Recognizing the Smell of Cat Piss When You Live in a Zoo
The biggest issue with cats is that they are feral creatures who shit and piss in a box inside your home. One cat and the smell is noticeable but still manageable. Three cats? Not so manageable. Five cats? You stop smelling the horror and get used to it.
The stomach tightens and sinks.
The heart and lungs follow.
It’s a confounding reaction to a receipt of affection.
It’s familiar, and, therefore, oddly comforting.