Through the cat flap

an olfactory bulb

and the jacobson organ

are part of the cats armoury

so to say

through their nose and their mouth

they are able to smell

one hundred times better than

us any day

thousands of little scrolled bones

in their noses

give them the sensitivity they need

from a tiny blind baby

to a pretty old senior

they have the means

and they can succeed

sometimes they manifest stress

and we humans might not associate

that with the smell

but they know if other cats

frequent their gardens

that is their weapon

the one they use well

scent marking it is a way

to find friends

and tell other cats

they are here so please stay

away from their area

unless they want trouble

thats why they

scent mark

every day

they retain the ability

to climb up walls

and to protect themselves

against high falls

cats will move out

if you disturb their space

they ‘ll go on the offensive

in some other place

cats are so special

so sensitive too

and if theres a baby

thats coming

soon do

account for the cats

give places up high

use their scent on new chairs

it will help

which is why

some understanding of pets

in your home

will keep them happy

and they may never roam