I understand that. All of it. I have 2 cats and a dog. I don’t let either of my cats out. Ever. I’m just saying that to deny someone a cat because 10+ years ago they let a cat out sometimes (and that cat lived to be 15!) is a little much.

I’m all for pet rescues but that particular one is overly picky. They have some crazy expectations and requirements. Someone I know who SPOILS THE SHIT out of all the cats she’s ever had was denied by them because she previously had a cat she allowed to go outside (when they lived on a big piece of land away from roads). It’s gotten to the point that I tell people to avoid that group when looking to adopt a cat. It’s a shame, but it’s true.