If you're exploring the Connecticut Shoreline this fall, you might encounter a fascinating local resident: the eastern striped skunk. This distinctive animal, easily recognized by its black fur with bold white stripes a la Pepé Le Pew, is the most common skunk species...
Adriana Valle
About Author: Adriana Valle
Adriana Valle is the Owner, Founder and Chief Pet-Loving Officer at Shoreline Happy Paws. She has been a Professional Pet Care Provider since 2014. Adriana is currently pursuing a certificate in dog behavior from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and is a Certified Pet First Aid & CPR Instructor through PetTech. She is a longtime member of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters and Pet Sitters International.
Adriana 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.
Adriana’s Recent Articles
Día de Muertos: Honoring the Pets We’ve Loved and Lost
Every year, as October comes to a close, families across Mexico and Central America prepare to celebrate Día de Muertos. Day of the Dead is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed on. While many associate the holiday with skeletons, flowers, and sugar...
Top 5 Most Dangerous Halloween Ingredients for Pets
Halloween brings excitement, treats, and fun for families. For pets, on the other hand, those can mean unexpected danger. Many popular Halloween ingredients are toxic or harmful to dogs and cats, even in small amounts. Understanding what’s risky helps keep your furry...
Trick-or-Treating with Pets in the CT Shoreline: Pros & Cons
Halloween is approaching fast, costumes are ordered, candy bowls are being cleared and readied for a refill, and kids are buzzing with excitement. But before you clip on your dog’s festive bandana and leash, it’s worth pausing to ask: Should You Go Trick-or-Treating...
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Calm During Halloween Walks in the CT Shoreline
Halloween decorations and sounds can feel downright terrifying for dogs. Flickering jack-o’-lanterns, motion-activated witches, inflatable ghosts and goblins, and eerie sound effects can startle even the most confident dogs. When walking your dog(s) this time of year,...
Hidden Dangers of Doggie Doors: Why a Dog Walker Is a Safer Choice
The hidden dangers of doggie doors are often missed until it's too late! For busy pet parents, long workdays can evoke feelings of guilt about leaving their dogs at home alone. Homeowners often install a doggie door to give their pets “freedom” during the day. At...





