I don't like the idea of leaving cats in a cage for the rest of their natural life.

The shelter might be worse but at least they have a chance of being adopted to a proper inside home.

It is not the same as Kellys situation, she didn't want to put Livvy outside and she won't be leaving Livvy outside in a cage for the next fifteen years. Kelly will eventually either bring Livvy inside again or adopt her to a new inside home.

Outside in a cage is not living it is imprisionment, fine for a temporary period but it is not humane as a lifetime accommodation.

Even prisioners get parol after 10 years.

Please think of the cats quality of life, wait until you are on your own to get a cat or two.