We had a cat for sixteen years (1960-76), who came and went as she pleased. She took care of her own territory. I’m glad she was able to live in an America that was free.
Gee, I’m sure your neighbors were so pleased that you felt so strongly about your cat “living free”. It’s one thing that you don’t care about your pet’s health and safety and yet another that you don’t care about irritating your neighbors. Trust me, roaming cats are a bother.