Pasadena Pet Motel is a member of the Pet Care Services Association and we pride ourselves on not only meeting their high standards but exceeding them
The Pasadena Pet Motel is owned by Clarke & Kristen Triplett, who purchased the pet motel in 2007. Kristen is a veterinary technician with over 30 years experience. Because of her level of expertise, we are recommended by many of the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, shelters, groomers, and rescue organizations. Their trust in being able to recommend is the highest form of flattery and we do not take this lightly.
Clarke & Kristen have enjoyed activities with their personal dogs. Two of their dogs were nationally titled dock diving champions under UAD. Riley, a Great Pyrenees, and Colt, a German Shepherd Dog, were heavily engaged in therapy work, under TDI, within their communities. Colt was also Rescue Dog of the Year for the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. Kristen is involved with several local rescue organizations and events.
The pet motel is managed by Sarah Davis who has over 20 years of experience in managing pet motels. Sarah has been a part of our team since 2013. She brings her love of puppies, compassion for dogs, and strong organizational skills to the pet motel. Sarah has a particular fondness for Cardigan Welsh Corgi's. If you are local, you will see Sarah and her wife walking with their Corgi crew all around Gulfport. Sarah and her TDI titled therapy dog, Elliot, have worked within our community. They have been a great source of therapy to many in need. We are so thankful to have Sarah lead our team. Not only does she have years of credible and professional experience, but she is also extremely compassionate and sincerely loves the dogs in our care.
Matt Taylor, Samantha's husband, graduated from South Florida University and also received his Protection Sport and Decoy Trainer Certification from North State K-9 Academy of Tarheel Training, Inc. Matt is a certified PSA Decoy and is also the Head Decoy of the Tampa Bay PSA Club. He is a five time National Select PSA Decoy. Matt competes with his Dutch Shepherd, Kados, in PSA. They are currently competing for their PSA 2, and Kados is also a narcotics detection dog. Kados is also a national champion in dock diving under UAD. When Matt is not at the pet motel, he is working his other job with the St. Pete Fire Department.
Samantha Taylor, Clarke & Kristen’s daughter, started working at the Pasadena Pet Motel at the age of 13, prior to Clarke & Kristen purchasing the company. After graduating college at USF, Samantha went on to receive her Certified Head Master Trainer certification through the North State K-9 Academy of Tarheel Training, Inc.
Samantha is the president of the Tampa Bay Protection Sport Association and is also a working member of The International Association of K-9 Professionals, The American Pet Dog Trainers Association and is listed as an American Kennel Club Trainer. Samantha actively competes in PSA with her dogs Badfish, a Belgian Malinois, and Ese Loco, a German Shepherd Dog. She did compete with her dog, Ruco- a Belgian Malinois, in PSA as well. He earned his PSA 1, and was also a narcotics detection dog. Samantha also owns a German Short Hair Pointer, Scarlett Begonia, who is a narcotics detection dog. Scarlett Begonia and Tatonka, a German Shepherd Dog, are national dock diving champions under UAD.
Caring for your pet is both a privilege and a responsibility, which we take very seriously. Your pet’s well being and happiness are our primary concern. Rest assured that with us, your pet receives the attention and care most conducive to good health and well-being, within a controlled, safe and clean environment.
Our other amazing team members have been with us for years. All kennel technicians have at least 2 years experience before joining our team. We are very fortunate and grateful for all of team members!
We are an LGBTQ safe community. We also offer discounts to our active duty military, firefighters and and first responders. For more information, see our boarding page.