Meet The Team

Originally from Tampa, Florida, Mallory joined Bay Paws as an Assistant General Manager in August 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in animal care and behavior, along with a strong leadership background. A devoted animal lover, she shares her home with two dogs—an American Bulldog and a Chihuahua/Chinese Crested mix—alongside her cat, Davie. Outside of work, Mallory enjoys kayaking and cherishing moments with her family and pets.

Wendy joined the Bay Paws pack in January 2024 as the Ybor General Manager and because of her amazing work there, she was promoted to regional manager. As regional manager, she is now overseeing all three locations! She is very excited to be a part of an amazing team and can't wait to grow with the company! Wendy’s credentials include over twenty-five years as a certified dog trainer with specialties in behavior & aggression.  She is also a certified instructor for Pet CPR & first aid.  Wendy has managed and/or consulted in the pet industry including vet clinics for over twenty years for over a thousand facilities specializing in building team culture and skill development. Wendy shares her home with her two Australian Shepherds Cedar & Onyx and her two cats Willow & Baloo. 

.Christina Holtz is an owner of Bay Paws Pet Resort. Christina is a Certified Professional Animal Care Manager (CPACM) through the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC). She created and designed the Bay Paws brand and facilities. ​Christina has lived in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Mom to dachshunds Wrigley and Bentley, Christina understands the pet parent perspective of taking your fur baby to a pet facility and works diligently to ensure that Bay Paws provides both the best pet parent and pet experience.