I feel awful for your friend and the family that lost their pet. I suggest your friend say he is sorry. The dog ran out into the street and was hit. Another replacement pet may suffer the same fate. Giving them money or another pup is not always a good idea.
I too have accidently hit a dog. I offered money so they could buy another dog, I felt horrible. They took $500 to replace the little Doxie/Begal mix. It helped my guilt.
My daughter inlaw (is a lawyer) said I should not have given them money. That it was their neglect that caused the dogs death. I scolded her (she is not a doggy person) said she didn't understand what it was like to lose a beloved pet.
Two weeks later, their new dog got hit by a car too.
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