I have to really say I would not want to receive one that had animal hair all over it. Most that I have received have either been rolled with the sticky tape, sponged off or they shook the living h out of it because they have arrived in really good shape. One reason is because this house is pet free and the other is that I'm very allergic to cats. I have to take medication when I go to someone's house that has pets. So for me if you have a pet especially a cat please write something on the outside of the box so I know. Hubby has to open and go through it first to make sure it's okay. Easier than me going to the hospital.