My two cats are in here....ALL the time!:lol: I cover my WIP with a sheet when I'm not working on it. The shelf that has fat quarters has a towel over it. I have to pick up needles/pins. I rather like them in here....as if I had any choice!! :? As for fur....it's all over the house. I REALLY try to keep it under control when I make something for others. And I ALWAYS wash anything for a baby before I give it to the parent/child.