I'd like to comfort a friend who has a sick pet. Any thoughts?
I'd like to comfort a friend who has a sick pet. Any thoughts?
user
I have a few thoughts for this.  First of all, I’m sorry to hear about your friend’s pet.  Do you know what kind of pet they have?
assistant
They keep a terrarium, with a few exotic pets.
user
A terrarium is a sort of aquarium for small pets.  Would it be helpful to get an aquarium for the sick pet, to help them feel at home?  What kind of pets are in the terrarium?
assistant
I think she keeps snails. Apparently they are sensitive to many things. Should I send her a card maybe?
user
That’s a great idea, it would really help her to hear from a friend that she’s in your thoughts. Do you know what sort of snails they are?
assistant
Again, focusing on what would help, rather than the specific type of pet, as you've asked about 3 times, is my goal.
user