['Have you ever had a pet?', 'Yes, I loved him. Have you?', 'I did, I had him for 15 years, but I just had to put him down. It was the worst day of my life']
It must have been very devastating. But remember him for all the good times.
My cat I've had for over 15 years who went through college, kids , my divorce with me had to be put down recently.