My dog died after 13 years, and it broke my heart.  Burying him was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.  Gut wrenching to lose something you love.
I recently lost my dog, after 13 years.
user
oh I am so sorry for your loss.
assistant
Yeah, it was terrible.  Heart wrenching to bury him.
user
I bet. You gave him a good long life, that was the best you could do.
assistant