The narrator recounts their life experiences with cats, beginning with the family's acquisition of a kitten named Slim Shady. Over the years, more cats join the family, including a stray calico cat named Luna, and eventually, three more cats, Manchester, Peter, and Khaliq, who are initially not named to avoid attachment. The narrator shares stories about each cat's unique personality and the bond they formed with them. Unfortunately, some of the cats pass away, including Luna, who disappeared, and Pepsi, who went missing but was later found. The narrator also mentions their dog, Giorgi, who passed away in 2017, and the emotional support dog, Ajax, that was brought to comfort their family member. Throughout the story, the narrator expresses their love and appreciation for their pets, acknowledging that while they may not live forever, they bring immense joy and companionship to our lives.
Here are the extracted key facts:
1. The narrator's family had many cats throughout their childhood.
2. Their first cat was found as a kitten in a bush and was named after the song "The Real Slim Shady".
3. The cat had a nasty personality but was cute.
4. The family had a second cat named Luna, after the character from the series Sailor Moon.
5. A calico cat would visit their backyard, and they would leave food out for it.
6. The calico cat was joined by two other cats, and they were all eventually taken in by the family.
7. The family's mother forbade them from naming the new cats, but they were eventually named Manchester and Peter.
8. One of the cats, Spot, disappeared and was never seen again.
9. The family's parents found a black kitten on the side of the road and brought it home, naming it Opep.
10. Opep went missing for almost two months but was eventually found.
11. The narrator's dog, Giorgi, died on Christmas 2017 at the age of 13.
12. After Giorgi's death, the narrator's parents brought home an emotional support dog named Ajax.