I told my bf that I really want a vacuum cleaner for Christmas. He laughed for a few minutes before realizing that I was dead serious. I am a clean freak and the fur everywhere is killing me. I think I am going to stick with the Dyson Animal because I have only heard good things about it. I have just started brushing Stitch everyday, but am going to try a rubber brush. Thank you everyone for your help. Hopefully I will get that vacuum cleaner for Christmas!