I have it on good authority...(my cat told me) that cats own everything, and they are doing us big favors by letting us live with them! Honestly, we've had cats for years and they are all the same - sneaky little boogers! Yes, they are on the kitchen counters, the dining table, etc., until you look at them. When you look at them, they are magically on the floor, prettily cleaning their paws. I've decided that I must disinfect counter tops before cooking, and I must keep an old cloth on the table...I must also be grateful that they allow me to live here in their nice home with them!