How does the narrator feel about animals during his childhood young adulthood and early in his marriage in The Black Cat?

In "The Black Cat," the narrator initially exhibits a deep affection for animals during his childhood, demonstrating a nurturing and compassionate nature. However, as he transitions into young adulthood, his love for animals diminishes, giving way to Alcoholism and violent tendencies, which leads to cruelty toward them. Early in his marriage, while he still enjoys the companionship of pets, his darker impulses resurface, ultimately culminating in tragic consequences for the creatures he once cherished. This shift reflects the narrator's internal struggle and moral decline throughout the story.