The context of the following conversation is Jan had always wanted a puppy, but decided to adopt an older shelter dog instead.:
Jan says I'm really happy with Rex.
The friend responds you seem happy, i thought you wanted a puppy though.
Jan responds i did, but a friend told me about those poor dogs in the shelter.
The friend responds there are a lot of them.
Jan responds the second i saw him i knew he was for me.
The friend responds that's so sweet, he is a great dog.