With four cats, and two dogs in the house at one time, the only vacuum out there that really stops you from throwing yourself off a cliff, is the Dyson. We have the animal. I have owned it for nearly 8 years and it is fabulous. The cost is bit rough but truly it has paid for itself a thousand times over.....
SO I was watching tv today and this is so weird...I saw the Shark Navigator lift off that goes around everything really good and the reviews were great (even though I know in the past Shark was not a good option) they claim that it puts the Dyson to shame and they really have me wanting to try it. (DH would be mad if I bought it since we have 2 already) Bed Bath and Beyond has it. Check out the internet prices and reviews then you can buy it and let me know!!!! (Just kidding) It's also pretty purple!!!