One life's bibliography

As we turn the corner next to our house recently...

S: There is the house of that Lab that used to chase Tokay.
J: Is a Lab a cat?
S: No, it's a dog.
(pause)
J: Has it gone on to a happy place?
(big pause. Parents look at each other in front seat)
S: What do you mean?
J: Is it no longer alive?
S: No honey, it's probably still alive. It just doesn't chase Tokay anymore. Where did you hear that phrase?
J: Nona. About Bailey.
(Bailey died months ago, if not a year or more.)