improper elimination

Cats work in mysterious ways.

For some reason, Miss Spice felt it necessary to pee in my fencing bag this morning (!!) It appears that my fencing jacket was the target; it's now in the wash with a full loads' worth of detergent.

No permanent harm done, but why on earth would she bother it now when it's been sitting in the same corner for over two years??? And why the hell wouldn't she STOP when I smacked her side (wasn't keen to pick up a pissing cat: dressed for work).

Any insight fellow cat owners can offer into her "reasoning" would be much appreciated.

Meanwhile I'm going to go have breakfast and glare at her.

PSA: pee != malice

Just wanted to thank everyone who replied re: Miss Spice.

Did a bit of online legwork today and it's possible you're correct - she has an infection, or might be out of sorts in general. The fact that we've had lots of company lately + my being stressed out (and sweating said stressed-out self all over my fencing gear) might also have something to do with it.

D. and I are going to try to get them both to the vet soon - they've needed a checkup for awhile, this little incident is just more impetus to actually make the appointment.

Meanwhile, I'm going to remember not to smack her or yell at her if it happens again - when cats pee out of bounds it's not for revenge, it's out of stress (bad OR good - for all I know she saw a really juicy bird out the window and got overexcited). Poor little thing probably needs a good brush out :(