Angela Abbate

Angela is a mom, author, artist, and advocate for mental health. "Shaya's Worries" is the first book in the Pups on the Pier mental health series for children, created by a concerned mother for her young daughter with early signs of anxiety.

Pups on the Pier is a pivotal step in what has already been an empowering journey for Angela, who has been outspoken about her own personal battle with anxiety. Afraid of dogs as a child, Angela has raved on the positive effects of getting her first puppy, which has led to an undeniable passion of sharing her therapeutic experiences with dogs to the world. Pups on the Pier was created by Angela to raise awareness, create mindfulness, share solutions, inspire kindness, especially to yourself, and offer information for others to safely enjoy the endless benefits of the remarkable creatures that changed her life.