What caused a strong smell in a Pennsylvania neighborhood?

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In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, officials responded to complaints about a strong ammonia-like odor, initially suspecting a meth lab. Upon investigation, they discovered 35 cats and a dog in the residence instead. The presence of such a large number of cats raised concerns about hygiene and waste management, with comments highlighting the overwhelming amount of urine associated with the animals. The discussion also touched on personal anecdotes regarding bathroom habits, with one participant humorously mentioning their strategy of drinking extra water to justify breaks from work.
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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
 
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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.
 

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