195 Skylane Road, St. Simons Island
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.
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
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
Emmalee AmmonsKennel Supervisor
Kelani UnderwoodKennel Supervisor
Selena ZambranoDog Attendent
TJ PageDog Attendant
Olivia StengerDog Attendant
Chelsea MitchellDog Attendant
Alexandra MalidoreDog Attendant
Morgan TillmanPet Bather
Ashley BarreraPet Stylist
DeniseVolunteer Extraordinaire
Trainers
Cathy ThriftCertified Trainer
Roy ScarboroughCertified Trainer