What caused a strong smell in a Pennsylvania neighborhood?

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The discussion revolves around a reported incident in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, where a strong ammonia-like smell was initially suspected to be from a methamphetamine lab but was later attributed to a large number of cats and a dog in a residence. The conversation touches on the implications of having such a large number of pets and the resulting odors.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express surprise at the number of cats, with one commenting that 35 is excessive and questioning the practicality of keeping so many.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the odor, with participants speculating about the amount of urine produced by the animals.
  • One participant shares a personal anecdote about managing bathroom breaks at work, linking it to the topic of odors and personal habits.

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The discussion does not reach a consensus on the appropriateness of keeping a large number of pets, and participants express varying opinions on the implications of such a situation.

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Participants do not delve into the potential legal or ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership limits or the health implications of living in close quarters with many animals.

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NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. - When neighbors complained about a strong ammonia-like smell coming from a house, officials expected to find a methamphetamine lab. Instead, a code enforcement officer found 35 cats and a dog. [continued]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051108/ap_on_fe_st/cats_not_meth

That stinky dog...
 
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:smile: 35 cats
 
35 is just a waste. You can't eat more than 4 or 5 then they go bad
 
Ivan Seeking said:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051108/ap_on_fe_st/cats_not_meth
That stinky dog...

That's got to be a lot of urine.
 
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Not more than I can put out in my mid-day wee.
 
Wow. You schedule your wee? I drink extra water at work just to have an excuse to get up from my desk and not be lying when I say I'm going to go use the wc.