This story is a very short story, which tells the process of decay of the protagonist. First-person narrated tells us how being a child was affectionate and loved animals. He married young and in the house he shared with his wife there were many pets he cared for and loved. But over the years his behavior becomes sullen and even violent. Alcohol makes his attitude worse, mistreating his wife and pets. pluto a black cat who accompanied him everywhere, ends up tearing the eye first.