All my life I have loved and wanted to work with animals.  After graduating from Onsted High School I went off to Oakland University to study Zoology.  I quickly found that was not what I wanted to do.  My next step was to study Veterinary Technology at Stautzenberger College in Toledo, OH.  While attending my first year at SC I worked at the Animal Emergency Clinic in Toledo.  By  my second year I left the emergency clinic and started working at the Manchester Veterinary Clinic for Drs. Art & Libby Beaudoin. 
After graduating from SC I moved to Manassas, Virginia to work at yet another Animal Emergency Clinic. 
     After 6 months in Virginia I knew it was not what I wanted.  My mom also wanted me to come home.  I still wanted to work with animals but I didn’t want to work on them.  So, I started researching Dog Daycare.  I soon realized this was what I was supposed to do.  Run my own business, my own Dog Care Facility.  I moved home in October of 2005.  We obtained our loan and land by May of 2006.  Started construction in August of 2006 and opened UNLEASHED and lovin’ it! on January 15, 2007.

     I graduated from Columbia Central High School in 1972.  I married Charles Kelley in 1973. I worked different office positions until we decided to have children, and I stayed home to raise my two boys and daughter for the next 6 years.  Since all my kids were in school I decided to become a school bus driver for the next 14 years.  I also was the President of the Support Staff Union at the school for several years.

When my daughter graduated from High School, I decided to look for an office position, and I was hired as an Office Administrator for a local Real Estate Office.  I worked in the Real Estate field for 7 years, learning a lot about computers and public relations.

Laurie moved to Virginia for a Vet Tech position in 2005 and while she was living there she became interested in Dog Day Care.  She decided to put together a business plan and moved back home so that we could start a business.  We decided that Jackson was the best place to open this type of business and so here we are.

I was born and raised in Lenawee County, MI.  After graduating from Onsted High School I worked at Tecumseh Products and construction at MIS.  In 1969 I was drafted into the Army.  When I left the army I began working at Ford Motor Co. in Saline until I retired in 2001. Having been an avid outdoorsman all my life, particularly raising and training coonhounds, I had experience with handing dogs.  So, when we decided to open UNLEASHED, I knew we could handle it.  The rest, as they say, is history.

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - Nov. 21, 2007

     I am a Jackson Native.  I went to Western High School and received my GED from Tomlinson High School.  I have 3 children -Allen, Sydney and Charlie.
    I have always been a huge animal lover.  I worked at Arbor Hills Vet Clinic with Dr. Schrauben for 2 years, Jackson County Animal Control, the Cascades Humane Society and with show dogs. 
    I love my job at UNLEASHED and working here is the best career move I have made.  UNLEASHED provides the best environment for the dogs and I am so happy to be part of it.  Most times I would rather be at work than at home, not many people can say that.

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - April 22, 2008

     I was born in Michigan but moved to North Carolina when I was 2 years old.  I will always consider myself a southern girl even though my home has been here in Michigan since I was 16.
     I graduated from James Madison High School with Honors in 1999.  I attended JACC to pursue my health care training a little while after that.  My employment has been diverse with responsibilities that include caring for the elderly, caring for animals and clerical work.  My life as taken me in multiple directions since then and I wouldn't change any of it for the world. 
     I am engaged to Bruce Craig and I am the proud mother of one son, Kendal, whom I should say has kept me on my toes since the say he was born!
     I have been with UNLEASHED and lovin' it! since April of 2008 and I am proud to be a part of everything that goes on here.  I am proud of my contributions to UNLEASHED which have helped to make it a wonderful environment for that special member of your family.

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - Nov. 09, 2008

     A native of Michigan Center, I graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1987.  After having my son, Shane, I attended college from 1994-1996 and received a certificate in criminal justice.
     My love for dogs inspired me to rescue my first Great Dane at the age of twelve and two more into my adult life.  I have now adopted a beautiful Husky Mix named Sophie and will continue my love of dog rescue and adoption as long as I can.  It is a blessing to be able to be surrounded by all of the wonderful dogs at UNLEASHED and lovin' it!

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - June 12, 2010

     I was born in Nurnberg, Germany because my father was stationed with the military. When I was around a year old we moved back to the states, continuing to move with the military until settling in Michigan.
     Graduating in 2003 from Athens High School was the first big goal I accomplished in my life. Between working customer service at Walmart, automotive factories, and one other boarding kennel before working here at UNLEASHED and Lovin' It! A year and a half later I am convinced that this line of work is my passion and something I’m going to keep doing for a long time.
     Currently I do not have any pets at home of my own, but being able to work with and take care of the dogs here while there parents are busy with life, is just a very satisfying job. In the near future I do plan to be the proud owner of a Chinese Crested that I will bring here to socialize with all the other puppies.

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - May 07, 2011

     I've always had a passion for animals.  I always drove my family crazy bringing all kinds of animals home.  My interest sparked when my grandparents started breeding German Shepherds.  Where I come from is is basically mandatory to have a dog.
     I was born and raised in Kenosha, WI.  I graduated from Indian Trail Academy in 2007, basing my studies on Biology.  I have always seen myself working with animals and my goal is to become a Marine Biologist.
     I absolutely love working at UNLEASHED and lovin' it! Seeing & meeting all the different breeds of dogs and learning their personalities is one of my favorite things.

Became Part of The UNLEASHED Family - July 30, 2011

Ever since I was able to talk, I have wanted to work with animals in some way or another.  I decided to attend Oakland Early College so I could study Veterinary Medicine & graduate High School.  I graduated in May of 2011.  After graduation I decided to attend Baker College of Jackson to study to become a Veterinary Technician.  Not long after I found a job here at UNLEASHED and I love it!