OUR BLOG
The Doggie Adventure Bus: A Fun, Safe Alternative to Dog Daycare in Old Saybrook
Hello, neighbors in Old Saybrook and neighboring communities! I’m Adriana, the owner of Shoreline Happy Paws LLC, your trusted local team for professional dog walking and dog hiking services across our beautiful Connecticut Shoreline. I bring you a blog each week...
Staying Safe & Away From Skunks in the Connecticut Shoreline
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...