Shoreline Happy Paws LLC

Professional, recurring pet care for families who want consistency, safety, and peace of mind. Shoreline Happy Paws LLC is a professional, team-based pet care company based in Old Saybrook, serving Pet Parents across the Connecticut shoreline - Old Saybrook, Essex, Ivoryton, Centerbrook, Deep River, Chester, Westbrook, Clinton, Old Lyme, East Lyme, Niantic, Lyme, Madison, Killingworth, Waterford, Groton, New London, Mystic & Noank. A quick note on how we work: SHP is built around long-term, recurring relationships - not one-off bookings. We specialize in weekday dog walking and hiking clients on a recurring schedule, and our travel care, overnights, and premium services are reserved for those established clients. If you're looking for occasional or last-minute-only care, we likely aren't the right fit - and we'd rather tell you that upfront than waste your time. ​Why families choose SHP: - 16 years in business, fully insured and bonded through Pet Sitter Associates - Pet CPR & First Aid Certified, background checked, veterinarian recommended - W-2 employees (not gig contractors) trained in canine body language and safety - Team-based model means built-in backup coverage - your pet is never left without care - Detailed photo and video reports after every single visit - Members of NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) and PSI (Pet Sitters International) ** Our Service Policies (Please Read Before Inquiring) ** To protect the quality and consistency of care we provide, we follow these policies: - Travel Care (Drop-In Visits & Overnights): Reserved for established weekly recurring clients. Dogs must be active dog walking or hiking clients on a recurring schedule for at least 4 consecutive weeks before becoming eligible. If choosing drop-in visits while you're away, a minimum of 3 visits per day is required. - Homestyle Boarding: All new boarding clients must complete a paid overnight trial stay before their first full booking, so we can ensure your pup is comfortable in our home environment. - Cat Visits: Minimum of one visit per day. We do not offer every-other-day visits - daily check-ins are essential for safety and wellbeing. - After-Hours & Weekend Surcharge: A $10 fee applies to all services scheduled on weekends or outside our standard weekday hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. - Meet & Greet / Behavior Assessment ($40): Required for all new clients. Includes an in-home behavior assessment, routine and care review, and a lockbox for secure key storage. - Best fit for: Families who value consistency, communication, and a long-term relationship with a trained, professional care team. - Not the best fit for: One-time vacation-only requests, every-other-day cat visits, or clients who need only occasional or last-minute coverage.