As a pet owner with birds and the Great Pyrenees, I needed a powerful vacuum that could handle fallen nuts/granules and a massive amount of endless fur. And it's amazing. It's easy to use, fairly light, and spins well. Its suction power is excellent. With my last vacuum, I had to set it up to use a hose: just pull it up and you're done. A few decent swipes and the area around the cages is clean!