First off, Jenny (PIF) your post was beautifully written. And I thank you for not thinking that those of us that have concerns, have it out for you or Annie or Jen L b/c that is truly not the case.
I do applaud you for willing to take on sweet Annie and the expenses, I wish I could have afforded to rescue a dog from NY after the WTC attack, but I couldn't. There is no shame in that either. I do not agree with outside cats, so I don't understand how someone that is in rescue is wanting to make a cat a Barn outside cat. In reference to
But do you realise someone at the rescue wants to return her to a barn life as they think she is unadoptable *shudder*
that statement. If they want to do that then why rescue the kitty at all?
Once again, PIF thank you for understanding that we don't have it in for you and that our concern is also Annie's well being.