I really wanted to love this rug - the pattern is so cute, it's good quality and in great shape. I was aware it would shed, however, I've now had the rug for over a year and it is STILL shedding despite frequent vacuuming. The shedding gets on everything - socks, clothes, other furniture - and has been the bane of my existence this past year! I feel like I wasted $200 since now that's been a year with no improvement, I've decided I will have to get rid of the rug. Very cute rug, but just cannot recommend it with the shedding.