conv: Last month_comma_ my dog Duke passed away. I got him when he was only a puppy 17 years ago. I still almost call him when I go to bed at night. Last month_comma_ my dog Duke passed away. I got him when he was just a puppy 17 years ago. I'm sorry to hear about that. It sounds like_comma_ to me_comma_ that he lived a long life with you though_comma_ and that you were able to spend a lot of time with him. I'm worried for my girlfriend and what she'll do when that happens to her and her dog Yeah_comma_ we did everything together. I still have to stop myself from calling him when I go to bed at night. It's amazing how close we can get to our pets. That's crazy_comma_ and a little heart-breaking too. I'm envious of the bond and routine it sounds like you guys had. I have yet to develop a bond like that with a pet. I hope I do at some point