I absolutely love this rug.  I have three dogs and this rug holds up to their nails, them getting sick, and shedding.  My old rug was wool and their nails would pull on the threads, when they would get sick, it would leave stains, and it was really hard to vacuum the fur up.  This rug looks clean all the time and if anything spills on it, it wipes right up without leaving a stain.  The rug is very thin since it's an outdoor rug, I purchased a substantial pad and it's perfect for my living room.  I would highly recommend this rug for indoor or outdoor use for anyone that has kids or pets.