I’m a senior citizen too of the female persuasion...72 this coming August. You’ve been through a lot. Can’t say I’ve had the exact same experience, but did wrestle with convicted felons, so you might as well say I had run-ins with animals too! None ever bit me though or threw piss at me. Got punched in the jaw once, and had a glass jar (back when they still allowed glass containers) tossed through cell bars at me, that caused some slight cuts. Glad my face was turned away at the time. The only animals I like these days are kitties.
Kitties are the best! Got a big one (my Maine Coon) chowing down on her food right next to me now.