i have used Hobbs and dream wool, love working with the wool and it is just fabulous in the finished quilts...if i could afford it i would always use it, but since it is on the spendy side and never seems to be on sale anywhere i only use it in 'special' quilts...for adults...the kids quilts and smaller projects i still use either warm n natural or dream poly...and i have never had one smell like a wet animal before...maybe you could wet a corner and if it does then throw a little baking soda in the wash to absorb the smell