Shay Laren (born 31 December 1985, in Georgia, U.S.) is an American model and was the Penthouse Pet of the month for June 2006. Laren, the eldest of four children, was an army brat, growing up in a number of military bases across the world. She spent her high school years in Germany. Penthouse claims she also spent time in Hawaii.aren was discovered by Crystal Klein, who was her neighbor and a former Penthouse Pet herself. Laren was married for one year, divorcing in 2005.