My dog died last year.
My dog died last year. 
user
Aw, I am so sorry. How long did you have your dog for?
assistant
About 5 years. He was a rescue.
user
They say dogs are mans best friend. 
assistant
That's true. He was definitely mine.
user
What kind of dog was he?
assistant
He was a pit and lab mix.
user
Nice, I have an australian shepherd. He follows me around everywhere. 
assistant