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195 Skylane Road, St. Simons Island

195 Skylane Road, St. Simons Island

912-268-4725

Our Team

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Tina Sportschuetz, Esq.

Owner

Tina opened Saint Simons first and then only dog daycare and boarding facility in 2012. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, Tina moved to the United States in 1998 and now makes Saint Simons Island her home. Tina's love for animals led her away from a career as an attorney. She remains licensed and active to practice law in the State of Florida. Tina owns a Rottweiler named Apache, two horses named Zorro and Bravo, and Elle Woods, a miniature pony. She is happily married to an Army Officer. 

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April Wood

General Manager

April was born in Okinawa, Japan and moved to Brunswick, GA when she was three years old. She grew up working on her grandfather’s land where she found her passion for hard work and the animal industry. April began working for Puppy Paradise as a dog attendant in 2015. She quickly fell in love with the business! She is planning on starting school next year to become a certified trainer. April's work and unwavering devotion makes her a valuable asset to the management team. 
April and her family live in Brunswick, GA with their four dogs, Grace, Eve, Boaz, and Genesis.
April is certified through Dog Handler Academy: * Dog Handling 101* Canine Social Cues and Safety * Play Type Styles and Stress Warnings* Advance Kenneling Techniques* K-9 CPR Certified* Client Relations

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Samantha Crews

Manager

Samantha was born in Waycross, GA and raised in Brunswick, GA. She started her career at Puppy Paradise as a dog attendant in 2021 and is now our manager. Samantha found her love for animals at an early age and always knew she wanted to make a carrier built around caring for them. Samantha's reliability, dedication, and hard work makes her a perfect fit for the management team.
Samantha and her family live in Waynesville, GA with their 3 dogs, Thor, Chewy, and Hairball.
Samantha is certified through Dog Handler Academy: * Dog Handling 101* Canine Social Cues and Safety * Play Type Styles and Stress Warnings* Client Relations 

Dog Daycare & Boarding Staff

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Emmalee AmmonsKennel Supervisor

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Kelani UnderwoodKennel Supervisor

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Selena ZambranoDog Attendent

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TJ PageDog Attendant

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Olivia StengerDog Attendant

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Chelsea MitchellDog Attendant

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Alexandra MalidoreDog Attendant

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Morgan TillmanPet Bather

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Ashley BarreraPet Stylist

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DeniseVolunteer Extraordinaire

Trainers 

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Cathy ThriftCertified Trainer

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Roy ScarboroughCertified Trainer