Meet The Team

A little over 2 years ago, Katherine applied for a front desk position at Bay Paws in Ybor City. While hitting the books in her master’s program, she thought some puppy time would help save her sanity, because she always loved animals. Growing up, her family had a Japanese Chin named Patrick who was given to them with a whimsical backstory that he used to be a circus dog – a story she now realize with age and wisdom that was completely false. However, inspired by Patrick and his carny days, she debuted her very own puppy fashion line to her 2nd grade art class. Patrick has since crossed the rainbow bridge, but luckily, she now has two pups, Charlie and Finn, who humor her with the occasional wig or holiday outfit. Her favorite part about Bay Paws is making connections with all the pets and their families. There’s nothing like knowing Ace is pulling up to daycare with his dad in his white pick-up. While she sad to leave the Ybor family, she is super excited to make new friends, both two- and four-legged, in Trinity!

Megan is the Assistant General Manager of Bay Paws Trinity! Megan is a dedicated dog lover with two beloved Australian Shepherds, Bear and Goose. After spending seven years in retail, she honed exceptional customer service and sales skills. With an associate's degree and having pursued a bachelor's in business administration, a move from Massachusetts to Florida inspired her to seek a career she is truly passionate about. When she’s not working, Megan enjoys adventurous outings with her brother out on the water. She is always eager to learn new things and create new memories!

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.