May 12, 2025
Carpet is a great choice for pet owners. It provides a soft and warm spot for cat naps while absorbing the sound of puppy paws prancing across the floor. To help you select the best carpet that you and your pet will love for years to come, check out the Shaw Floors pet-friendly carpet selection guide below.
When purchasing carpet with pets at home, consider the following:
- Stain resistance: built-in stain protection provides peace of mind
- Durability: look for high performance, durable carpet to stand up to the wear and tear of active pets
- Cleanability: easy-to-clean carpet is a must
- Construction and color: consider a low pile style with a textured look
STAIN RESISTANCE:
Choose carpet with built-in stain protection.
No one wants carpet with visible pet stains. Built-in stain resistance gives you peace of mind that your floor will look beautiful well into the future.
Shaw Floors carpet contains R2X® built-in stain and soil resistant technology which resists pet stains, pet hair and soiling. R2X also helps keep spills at the surface for easy cleaning when pet mess happens.
DURABILITY:
Choose high performance carpet.
The type of carpet you select for your home makes a difference in how it will perform over time. Active pets can increase the amount of wear and tear on your carpet in high traffic areas so selecting a high-performance product is key.
Shaw Floors is proud to offer Anso® high performance carpet backed by 20+ year warranties so you can feel confident about the longevity of your Shaw Floors carpet.
CLEANABILITY:
Choose carpet that is easy to clean.
Accidents are inevitable when you have pets in the home. You need carpet that is easy to clean and care for when pet accidents, spills and messes occur. Cleaning the mess as soon as possible will help prevent stains and soiling from damaging the look of your carpet. Also keep in mind that vacuuming your carpet thoroughly and frequently is the best way to extend the life of your floor - and helps keep pet hair at bay.
Shaw Floors also offers our specially formulated Carpet Cleaner that is ideal for stain and spot removal to keep your floors looking great. Each bottle purchase donates $0.25 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. Clean never felt so good.
CONSTRUCTION & COLOR:
Consider a low pile style with a textured look.
Generally speaking, low, cut pile carpet is ideal for pets as it is less likely to be damaged by pet nails snagging the carpet fibers. A style with a textured visual or fleck of color can help hide dirt or debris tracked in by little paws until you are ready to clean. You know your pet - and your cleaning habits - better than anyone and can make the best call on if these recommendations make sense for you and your floors.
Pet Perfect® Carpet.
Designed for you. Perfect for your pet.
The Pet Perfect® & Pet Perfect®+ carpet collections by Shaw Floors were designed by pet parents, for pet parents with unique flooring solutions to keep you and your pet happy at home. With Pet Perfect®, you don’t have to choose dark colors or muted patterns to hide dirt. From warm or cool tones to solids and patterns large and small, Pet Perfect carpet has aesthetic and modern styles in a variety of patterns for every pet-loving home.
Pet Perfect offers stain resistance with R2X Technology, durability with Anso high-performance fiber and cleanability with the easy release of pet hair during vacuuming. Pet Perfect+ styles offer additional protection with LifeGuard® Spill-Proof Technology® to protect your subfloor from accidental whoopsies.
There’s nothing quite like coming home to a warm welcome from your pet. You and your pets can enjoy a comfortable, warm welcome with carpet designed with pets in mind from Shaw Floors.