Hi Wolflady: You are really in a predicament. I think next door they were tired of me knocking on their door, so it's working out pretty well for now, they keep Rica in the house until the mailman comes then close the gate and let her run in the yard. Rica and our dogs run up and down the fence looking for each other so they all get exercise. People like your friend have good intentions, but don't realize what they are doing to the animals, let alone to the baby.
Maybe you could suggest finding homes for some of the cats and maybe a dog or two, suggesting she has her hands full with the baby and the animals and it would give her more time to spend with them individually.
Tell her she could find some relief from all that responsibility. It's a delicate balance between helping the animals and being a friend. Good luck
Jackie