UNLEASHED and lovin' it! About Us

We are extremely proud of our staff and would like to introduce them
to you so you know who is taking care of your dog.

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. When Laurie went to kindergarten, I decided that I would try being a Bus Driver. I drove bus for 14 years. During that time I was involved with the Onsted Community Recreation Committee, coaching softball and doing treasurer work. 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 have worked in the Real Estate field for the past 7 years. I learned a lot about computers and how to deal with the public.

My daughter moved to Virginia for a Veterinary Technician 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.

I was raised in Liberty, MI where I spent my days riding my horses and playing with my dogs & cats. My parents made me care for my animals every day before and after school. They taught me responsibility and how to be a good pet owner.
I graduated from JCC and attended Michigan State to become a Veterinary Technician. I worked with Dr. Ann Clark for many years and also at Manchester Veterinary Clinic. With my 3 children grown, with children of their own, I am glad to be back working with animals again. I can truly say I love coming to work every morning. UNLEASHED is a great place to be!

I am a Jackson Native. I went to Western High School and received my GED from Tomlinson High School. I have 2 children - Sydney, 4 years and Charlie, 2 years.
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. Most times I would rather be at work than at home, not many people can say that.

I am married and have 2 dogs of my own, Kody & Brian who I consider my children. I enjoy animals and feel that they are therapeutic. I am currently a student at Baker College studying Massage Therapy. After graduation I plan on attending an animal massage course so I am able to practice on people and animals. I look forward to meeting you and your dogs and I will give them the love & attention they need in your absence.

Nacoda is my first dog. She spends most of her days laying on the couch in the office but still likes to go into the pit to say “hello” to everyone and maintain her alpha dog status. Nacoda was diagnosed with Bone Cancer in August of 2007, just after her 6^th birthday and lost her fight with cancer on September 15, 2008.

Finnigan – Ambassador of Fun & Play

I adopted Finnigan from a woman in Delta, OH who rescues puppies from auctions. He came to us in June of 2007 and we have never looked back. He was the perfect addition to our little family. At daycare, Fin is everyone’s friend! He has not met a dog or person he does not like. He can be found daily in the pit at UNLEASHED. He will play with any dog that will tolerate him, it doesn’t matter if they are big or small, Fin will always be in the middle of the action.

I adopted Gia from Halcombs Kennel in Brooklyn on October 24, 2008. She is a Landseer Newfoundland.