So the cat thing, we recently got one. Decided indoor only. Especially after a relative's cat got hit by a car and we had to have it put to sleep due to the internal injuries. However, our indoor cat gets plenty of exercise, we play and engage with the cat everyday, not just slapping him (I forget how many threads back but I'm sure someone reposted the IG she posted and you could audibly hear her hand hit the cat) and don't feed it things it's not supposed to eat.
I get the cat new things constantly so he doesn't become bored, and will be getting a cat tree to climb, not for aesthetics.
Basically indoor cats can live a happy and fulfilled life, but I feel like Gabs doesn't understand basic care for herself so how could she comprehend that for an animal?