Passionate About Supporting Shoreline Community Pets

October 07, 2024
By: Adriana Valle

Shoreline Community Pets

At Shoreline Happy Paws, we have established ourselves as the premier in-home pet care service in the Connecticut Shoreline. Since our inception in 2010, our team has dedicated itself to providing exceptional care for pets while ensuring peace of mind for their pet parents. With a commitment to reliability and love for animals, we have become a trusted partner for over 600 families along the Connecticut Shoreline. In addition to providing care for individuals, we are passionate about supporting Shoreline Community pets. Recently, we participated in two local events – allowing us to support their causes and meet many of you in person.

CT Shoreline Community Engagement Through Events

chester dog fair dogs at shoreline happy paws booth 2024 connecticut shoreline community petsShoreline Happy Paws is deeply committed to community engagement and frequently participates in local events that promote pet welfare and the benefits of pet parenting. Two notable events that we like to support are the Chester Dog Fair and the East Lyme Health and Public Safety Fair.

Chester Dog Fair: A Fair for Dogs

chester dog fair 2024 flyer ct shoreline petsThe Chester Dog Fair is an annual highlight for dog lovers across Connecticut. This year, the event took place on on Sat and Sun, Sep 14-15, 2024, from 10a-3p at the Chester Fairgrounds. Hosted by Homeward Bound CT this year’s 10th Annual Chester Dog Fair was bigger than ever. It featured some of the following highlights:

  • Lure Course: Dogs can chase after a lure in this fun activity.
  • Doggie Olympics: A series of competitions that showcase canine agility and skills.
  • Vendors: 98 vendors offered everything from homemade dog treats to doggie ice cream.
  • Live Music and Food Trucks: Enjoy delicious food while listening to great tunes.
  • Pet-specific activities: Microchipping and Canine Good Citizenship testing,
  • Fun surprises: Raffles, tie-dye t-shirts, and more.

chester dog fair shoreline happy paws booth 2024 connecticut shoreline community petsThe Chester Dog Fair was an affordable and entertaining day out and supported local pet initiatives. Approximately 2.5-3K pet lovers participate every year and we’re always a big sponsor. Shoreline Happy Paws was present at the fair, offering insights into our services and connecting with fellow pet enthusiasts. We loved the dog pie eating contest!

East Lyme Health and Public Safety Fair

shoreline happy paws booth 2024 connecticut shoreline east lime public safetyOur team also took part in the East Lyme Health and Public Safety Fair. This event highlights the importance of health and safety not just for humans but also for pets. Shoreline Happy Paws provided information on keeping pets safe during emergencies and tips for responsible pet ownership. The first fair of this kind in this town, we were there mainly as a Pet First Aid & CPR vendor and promoting our new safety campaign: “Drive Like Your Dog Walks Here.” I almost got hit by a speeding car with a dog I was walking on September 12th of this year. Luckily the car missed us by one foot but it was way too close. The incident inspired me to launch this initiative and I ordered a bunch of yard signs to deliver to local residents for free.

Percy, East Lime's PD Therapy Dog CT ShorelineFor me, the biggest highlight of this year’s East Lyme Health and Public Safety Fair was meeting Percy, the town’s PD Therapy Dog. We also enjoyed talks by Department of Energy and Env Protection (DEEP) regarding encounters with wildlife and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA.)

A Year-Round Commitment to the CT Shoreline

While events like these are significant, Shoreline Happy Paws’ dedication to pet care extends throughout the year. We prioritize building relationships with clients through regular communication and updates about their pets’ well-being. We also make pet parent peace of mind our priority.  Once you’re part of the Shoreline Happy Paws family, we do all we can to Make Pet Parenting Easier for you and your family.

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As Shoreline Happy Paws continues to grow our presence along the Connecticut Shoreline, we remain focused on providing top-notch care while supporting Shoreline community pets. Whether you need a reliable dog walker or someone to care for your pets while you’re away, Shoreline Happy Paws is ready to help. Join us at local events like the Chester Dog Fair to learn more about our services and meet our team. With Shoreline Happy Paws, you can rest assured that your furry family members are in good hands!

We are accepting new dog walking and dog hiking clients! New Shoreline Happy Paws clients can create an account. We will be in touch to further discuss your needs and set you, your family, and your pet(s) up for success. Existing clients may book dog walking and pet sitting services by logging in to your client profile.

Shoreline Happy Paws serves the following areas of the Connecticut Shoreline:

  • Old Saybrook
  • Essex, Ivoryton & Centerbrook
  • Deep River
  • Chester
  • Westbrook
  • Clinton
  • Old Lyme
  • East Lyme
  • Niantic

Certain Parts and Certain Service Hours in:

  • Lyme and Madison
  • Waterford, New London, Groton
  • Uncasville, Gales Ferry, Mystic, Noank

Adriana Valle

Adriana Valle is the Owner, Founder, and Chief Pet-Loving Officer at Shoreline Happy Paws LLC, where she has led professional pet care since 2010. Her pet care journey started in Doha, Qatar, where she founded the country's first full-time pet sitting service, before relocating to the Connecticut Shoreline in 2017 and rebuilding it into a team-based pet care company trusted by more than 600 local families. Adriana is a Certified Pet First Aid and CPR Instructor, trained through the Pet Safety Crusader curriculum by Denise Fleck, and teaches hands-on Pet CPR and First Aid classes for pet parents throughout the Shoreline. She is currently pursuing a certificate in dog behavior from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and is a longtime member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International. She regularly attends pet industry conferences across the country to stay on the leading edge of professional pet care standards, safety practices, and industry trends. Shoreline Happy Paws is veterinarian recommended and proudly holds a 5-star Google review from Saybrook Veterinary Hospital. Beyond daily pet care, Adriana leads the Shoreline's pet parent community, running social community walks, hikes, and Dog Water Adventures for pet parents across Southeastern Connecticut, along with the CT Pet Parents Facebook community. She also welcomes dogs into her own Essex home through the company's Homestyle Boarding service, and is currently launching the first Doggie Adventure Bus in the CT Shoreline, a group enrichment adventure on wheels. Her love of animals started early, growing up in El Salvador surrounded by eight Boxers and her grandparents' farm animals, and later volunteering with the Qatar Animal Welfare Society caring for rescued strays. A fluent Spanish speaker, she is proud to serve Shoreline families in both English and Spanish. Today she shares her home with her husband Chris, Cannoli the Corgi, and Gnocchi the hedgehog. Adriana has written more than 200 articles on pet care, safety, and pet-friendly living. She posts weekly blogs to ensure that pet parents in the Shoreline and Lower River Valley areas of Southeastern Connecticut stay informed and educated on pet care best practices and pet-friendly living. Her topics range from Shoreline Happy Paws-specific topics, including highlighting the benefits of Dog Walking, Dog Hiking, and Cat Sitting services, to reporting on local shelter changes, wildlife threats, pet industry trends, and other current events.

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