Hi @Janae Ballingham,
A lot of people have brought up a lot of great points on this post. You definitely want to shop for flooring that is going to be able to support you and your family the best. Vinyl has come a long way in recent years and there are some beautiful options. Our Seaboard Oak CALI Vinyl is one of our popular sellers. It is built with 70 7/8" long x 9" wide planks, a 20mil wear layer, and a 50-year residential warranty.
If you're still unsure about vinyl, our Geowood flooring Dan linked above is also a great option. In fact, it was recently featured in a Property Brothers recent episode of their Celebrity IOU season. You can check it out on their website here. They used our "Tawny Oak" Geowood. Our Geowood flooring requires limited acclimation, has a 7-coat scratch resistant finish, and is easy to clean and water resistant.
Both of these options are great for homes with pets and offer up a durable foundation. We recommend you also order as many samples as you can so you can from the different flooring styles you're consider and compare and contrast them to see what you like best. You can order samples off of our website using the code "FREESAMPLE" or by calling our team at 1(888) 788-2254 and requesting some samples.
Hope this helps!
Q