Heh, it was either buy a new vacuum or start mowing the carpet. ;)
That just might work :~) We could have saved some money there.
With hardwood floors we just sweep up all the pet hair into a new critter and find it a good home.
But, speaking of that, have you guys tried the "Furminator?" It's a specially designed brush for pets. A friend who sells medical supplies to vets got one for me.
It's amazing. Pictures on the website are not photoshopped. That's the way it looks when I've used the thing on Sam.
http://www.furminator.com/
Sam loves it. The cat's not so sure.