This is just me but I wouldn't live with my family if they told me to get rid of my animals and had my cats outside. Oh hell to the no! Nope nope nope. Then I would never speak to them again. People who are not nice to animals are no friends of mine. Says a lot about people's character.
Well it's either that or be homeless and unable to feed them. I'm trying to find a job so that I can get out as soon as possible.