I have one and 5 cats and one dog. My favorite sewing footwear are "the worlds softest socks" and fabric trimmings cling to them like velcro then rubs off in other parts of the house. The Dyson handles it all no problems. I did have to take it in to a service shop last year but at that point it was already 5 years old and has had to pick up a LOT of pet hair and fabric trimmings. Oh and my hair too! I shed just as much as the animals and I have long hair so it does take a toll.