The speaker, who is a cat lover, shares her heartfelt experience of losing her beloved kitten, Manguito. She recounts how Manguito, one of her three kittens, was killed by dogs in a neighboring house. The incident occurred while she was hosting a party, and she was not made aware of it until later. She expresses her shock and sorrow, recalling how she had taken meticulous care to ensure the safety of her pets. She also shares how she had previously lost other pets to diseases, which further adds to her grief. Despite the pain, she finds solace in the knowledge that Manguito had a peaceful life with his parents before his untimely death.
1. The speaker is in a state of shock, struggling to believe that a significant event has occurred.
2. The speaker is about to become a grandmother in their country.
3. The speaker is expecting new kittens.
4. The speaker is experiencing a strong emotion related to a past event.
5. The speaker has had three kittens named Romeo and Juliet, one of whom was a son.
6. The speaker is a cat lover and has had many cats throughout their life.
7. Several cats that the speaker has had have died due to different diseases.
8. One of the speaker's cats, named Manguito, died in a traumatic way.
9. The speaker is unsure which kitten was Manguito as they had many cats.
10. The speaker's last kitten, named Manguito, was only a year and a half old.
11. The speaker attended the birth of their kitten Juliet.
12. The speaker always expected to take care of their kittens well, ensuring they had everything they needed.
13. Three weeks ago, the speaker moved to a new house, Lulú House.
14. The speaker's cats were afraid of moving and did not leave the room when they first moved in.
15. On a specific date, while the cats were locked in a room, Manguito escaped the house and was killed by dogs in a nearby house.
16. The speaker received a photo from a lady in the house where Manguito was killed, showing a Persian cat that she thought was another animal.
17. The speaker has had to euthanize several kittens that died from diseases.
18. The speaker is dealing with the trauma of Manguito's death and is struggling to come to terms with it.
19. The speaker is unsure how to pay for the vet bill for Manguito's death.
20. The speaker is deeply saddened by Manguito's death and is having a hard time accepting it.
21. The speaker is reflecting on the life they gave to Manguito and expressing their deep sadness at his death.