Artificial Turf is great for pets if it has the right backing. The Global Syn Turf "Pet Turf" is ideal for all animals. It is short for easy clean up and thick to handle the wear and tear of animals. The great thing is the drainage. The Pet Turf has a flow through drainage rate of 121.5 inches per hour. I pulled this specification right off the the specification sheet from the testing company called TSI Testing Services. The Pet Turf has three times the amount of drainage holes in the backing to allow for animal urine. If you have pets and you are looking for artificial turf you should call Global Syn Turf and ask for their dealers in your area.