It varies. One of my main rooms is very symmetrical, comfy, tasteful (for me) and even got an attaboy from HHA. and has all that town's varmint's pics. All the pictures, including Blanca, Katie, and that annoying rabbit whose name I can't recall are just taking up space in a few museum rooms. A few times, when expecting a scheduled visitor, I have placed his/her picture in a prominent place to see what reaction it would elicit but, not once, ever, has any varmint even noticed. I don't do that any more. In fact, I'll go ahead and agree to a time and turn off the DS and play on another to avoid the pest. They never take the hint...