Fox-gal, what you do is wonderful. I have six cats, and cleaning boxes is not tops on my list. But, it isn't the worst thing, either. My kitties are 98% indoor only, but, do go into a fenced back yard, and on the front lawn, with supervision. I wouldn't feel safe with my kitties outside without my big ole eyes on them.

As to the cow bells, that made me laugh. I, too, thought of the huge cow bells, and didn't see how kitty could even move with one around her/his neck!!!