history: I just had to bury my Golden retriever today.  I had him for 10 years. I just had to bury my Golden retriever today. I had him for 10 years. Oh no. I'm so sorry.  I feel you.  I lost my sweet springer spaniel_comma_ Pepper_comma_ not long ago. Are you coping okay?
current: I'm fine, I went out and got a new one this evening.
next: Well, that's a wonderful thing.  You had a good time with the first one and this new one will breathe life into your day and pull any sadness away.  What will you name it?