I can’t say why OP let their cat out. But from my mother’s perspective “they’re explorer, why would I limit their expedition to a 4 walled prison.”

I personally don’t agree, but you can’t force people to keep them inside shrug

I hope OP’s other babes will be okay.

From a post above, their name was Riggs

Then try it, because you can do exactly that.

Exactly this. I get plenty of social interaction at work with patients and my coworkers.

Most hangouts with friends these days consist of virtual hangs, and group watch parties on weekends. It’s nice to be comfy at home with my cat and socialize with people on my own terms.

I kind of really like the way you write

Because they know people will buy it

That was truly nauseating to watch.