I have read that when children are raised with cats or dogs they generally
are healthier than when they are not. No one is healthier living in a germ
proof environment anyway. Plus, there is no such thing unless you have to
live in a bubble. My cats are all over the place. I do not put food
directly on the counters or tables, always on plates or a cutting board. If
I were you I would try to accept this because as you said the cats will be
on the counters when you are not home.

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Barb
Of course I don't look busy,
I did it right the first time.