This Week's Pet: A Great Pyrenees-Shepherd Beauty

Shea is everything you could ever want in a dog—or a companion in general.

This sweet 2-year-old shepherd-great pyrenees mix is obedient, well tempered and affectionate. She loves to do tricks for an audience, often offering her paw or waiting patiently for a treat.

Young Shea is a newcomer to in . She first arrived March 1 and was transferred from an area animal hospital, where she was dropped off for routine medical exams and then never picked up by her owner, PAWS volunteers said.

She would be a great addition for a family, as she behaves wonderfully around children. Her calm demeanor, in part, comes from her grand pyrenees background—they're known for being invaluable companions who are keen workers and faithful guard dogs, according to the American Kennel Club. Shepherd dogs share similar hardworking characteristics.

If you are in a position to open your heart to Shea, we know you won't regret it. 

If you're interested, contact PAWS at 815-464-7298 or visit the shelter's website.

Patch is happy to report that Erica, one of  from several weeks ago, has found a new home. (Keep in mind that the second member of that pair, Texas, is still looking for a place to live). Other recent success stories include , , and . We hope all these cuties are very happy in their new homes!

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