I've been married with cats and single with cats - and I must say I prefer my cats to marriage. I have 7 now and people are surprised that I even have a cat. Imagine their shock when I tell them I have seven. If people will spay/neuter their cat as kittens they will not spray. The smell comes from lazy, uncommited owners who simply won't change the box. Blame the owner not the cat. Educate yourself before making such mis-informed statements- psssst - your ignorance is showing. How embarrasing!