Well, we have 2 dogs and 2 cats. The kitty boys are not that interested in my actual quilting when I work(which is good, because I don't want the risk of them swallowing thread or needles) BUT when I audition quilt layouts they are in the middle of things. From experience I can tell that when they show no interest, it's not a good plan. When they are all over it - I go with it! Funny, huh?