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.
Dogs love us unconditionally. They greet us with wagging tails, forgive our busy schedules, and seem to always be happy just to be near us. A trend on social media got me thinking about the 4 things our dogs would tell you if they weren't afraid to hurt our feelings....
National Dog Week is a special time to celebrate the incredible bond between humans and dogs. During this week, celebrated annually during the last full week of September, we recognize how sharing our lives with these loyal companions can significantly improve our...
Every September 8th, we celebrate Dog Walker Appreciation Day, a time to recognize dog walking professionals who lace up their sneakers, clip leashes, and head out rain or shine to make tails wag across the Connecticut Shoreline. As we honor our dog walkers this week,...
Walking a dog along the Connecticut Shoreline offers stunning views and a really enjoyable experience, but ensuring safety for both pet and pet parent (or dog walker) is critical, even in secure towns like Old Saybrook. While crime rates are low in our area,...
A recent heartfelt five-star review paints a vivid picture: “Feeling overwhelmed with my high energy, reactive lab rescue prompted me to contact SHP. Adriana met with Henry and me to assess his needs. Henry has thrived with the daily walks, reinforcement, and...
As a professional dog walker, I can’t stress enough how essential the right dog walking bag is to making my daily rounds smooth, efficient, and enjoyable. Juggling multiple dogs, keys, poop bags, treats, water, and a phone while staying hands-free isn’t just a...