Context: Our cat had to many health problems, so we had to put him down. 
Speaker 1: Our cat had to many health problems, so we had to put him down.
Speaker 2: I'm so sorry to hear that. How long had your cat been with you?
Speaker 1: I had him for 17 years, he lived a full and happy life, but I was not ready for him to go.
Speaker 2: It's always hard to go through that. That's why I'm wary of having any pets
Speaker 1: But they make your life so much enjoyable while they are around!