currently seeking: new area rug

we have an awesome creme shag rug in our living room that we purchased from ikea about a year ago. it has survived numerous parties, my 6-year-old niece sleeping over, and lots of late night meals on the coffee table; however, i think it may have found it's match. the culprit is this guy (shocker another picture of my pup - sorry!):



we haven't dared put the rug out (it's been rolled up in our add on hallway for a month now) but judging by the amount of shedding going on in our house currently and that it is a shag (and did i mention cream?) rug, i think it's time with us must come to an end. we love this carpet dearly but sadly it may be going to craigslist sometime in the near future.

now we just have figure out a good replacement. so far i'm loving these:


this crate and barrel rug is the right color and simple/ classic.


this discontinued west elm rug has always been one of my favorites. ♥


this brown folk rug from macy's is so cute.


this cb2 rug is awesome. love the letterpress! this would look great in an office.

target also has some great rugs that are nice and more affordable.

do any of you have shag rugs and pets? if so, what is the best way to clean them? for the record, having townes makes any hair and dirt worth it. we're so lucky!

i will keep you posted on what we do and if we decide to keep our current rug. i have some exciting news to share that may make it possible - stay tuned!