Dogs and cats bring a lot to a home: joy, love and companionship – but also dirt, hair, dander and stains of the, um, more unpleasant variety. Still, we love them like family, which is why we can often overlook the messier, less convenient parts of having them around. And when it comes to your rugs, there are plenty of things you can do to make the cleanup less of a pain. Here are preventive measures, as well as vacuuming and stain-removal tactics to help.