Meet The Team

Ally joined the Bay Paws team back in March 2024. Ally comes from the dog daycare industry with a background in both managerial roles and veterinary technology. She has honed her skills in overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional client experiences, and maintaining the highest standards of pet wellness and care at Bay Paws Ybor. Outside of work, she enjoy spending time with her own furry companions. You could say she has her hands full with her own two dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses! She is beyond excited to meet you and your fur babies next time you stop in!

We’re happy to welcome Francesca Orito to the team as our new Assistant General Manager at Pay Paws Pet Resort in Trinity. Francesca has a background in food and hospitality management and is looking forward to bringing her experience to the pet care world. She’s excited to get to know all of your fur babies and help make their time with us the best it can be. As a dog mom to a black lab named Boden, she understands how important it is to trust the people caring for your pets. We’re glad to have her as part of the pack!

I’m Haley, a professional dog groomer with a passion for pets and pampering! I’ve been grooming since 2020 and currently work out of Bay Paws Pet Resort in Trinity, where I welcome dogs of all breeds and sizes. While I love working with every pup, I have a soft spot for mini golden doodles and Cavaliers—they always brighten my day! When I’m not grooming, you can find me paddle boarding, enjoying time with my family, or hanging out with my own furry crew of eight pets at home. I can’t wait to meet your four-legged friend!

Maggie joined the Bay Paws team in 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a deep passion for animal care. She began her career in animal husbandry within the zoo world before transitioning to veterinary medicine, where she spent over 13 years expertly managing both emergency and general practice settings. Originally from Colorado, Maggie relocated to Florida in 2023 with her husband and their four children. A natural leader, she is dedicated to fostering growth and development in her team, helping others unlock their full potential. Maggie’s love for animals extends beyond the workplace—she shares her home with three dogs, two cats, and two reptiles, reflecting her lifelong commitment to animal welfare. 

Wendy joined the Bay Paws pack in January 2024 as the Ybor General Manager and is now the Director of Training. 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.