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Welcome to Doggy Daycare and Spa
“Where the Hip Hounds Hang Out!”
With locations in Lansing and Okemos, Doggy Daycare and Spa is convenient for everyone in the Greater Lansing Area. Established in October 2000, Doggy Daycare and Spa can proudly lay claim to being Mid-Michigan’s very first Doggy Daycare Center. With nearly two decades in business and two custom-built locations, we are truly the area’s leader when it comes to providing your dog with the very best in Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming Services.
We provide your dog a home away from home… a place where they feel comfortable and loved during your time away. Rather than spending the days alone and bored, your dog will meet other friendly dogs, enjoy time outside, and practice obedient behaviors with our team of professionals (and of course receive plenty of pets and hugs too). And with over 8,000 sq. ft. of cageless space, there is plenty of room for playing and resting too.
Because the health and safety of every one of our dogs is of the utmost importance, we have requirements everyone has to meet and an enrollment process that all dogs must go through in order to hang out for just the day or stay for a sleepover. It is our goal to always meet and exceed your expectations by providing you and your pet with the very best in daycare, boarding, and grooming.
Located right on Grand River in Okemos, we’re just minutes from MSU, I-96, and I-69, making us convenient for the east side of the Greater Lansing area.
Meet Our Pack Leaders
Behind every happy pup is a team of dedicated animal lovers! Meet the leadership team making Doggy Daycare and Spa the premier pet care destination in Mid-Michigan.
Janice Milligan
President/Owner
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Janice Milligan took over ownership of Doggy Daycare and Spa in December 2005. She originally became involved in the business in 2002 and was part of building Mid-Michigan’s first custom Dog Daycare facility in Lansing. As the owner and President of Doggy Daycare and Spa, Janice has found the most rewarding aspect has been employing so many wonderful dog lovers over the years. Many team members have become lifelong friends. She also is proud to be able to provide the Greater Lansing community with the very best in Dog Daycare, Overnight Boarding, and Professional Grooming Services. When Janice isn’t working, she can be found spending time with her husband Chris, her son Dean, and her dogs Carly, Karets, Ginnie, and Josephine. Enjoying time at the lake, reading, walking, traveling, and scrapbooking are just a few of her favorite activities.
Cam Colson
Operations Manager
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Cam Colson has been a member of the Doggy Daycare and Spa team since May 2011 when he graduated from high school. Over the years, he has most enjoyed the time he has spent with countless number of dogs and the bonds that he has built with each individual. Being able to provide dogs with a home away from home, giving them a positive environment to grow and enjoy themselves has been an enormous part of his life. As the Operations Manager, Cam oversees both locations, ensuring everything is running smoothly and the team has the tools they need to be successful every day. He is in contact with the team members, clients, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Outside of work, Cam enjoys spending time with family and friends, lifting heavy things at the gym, playing soccer, and traveling to new places. While Cam doesn’t currently have his own personal dog, he considers every one of the dogs who come to Doggy Daycare and Spa his. He is grateful to be part of the team for so many years. His coworkers, the clients, and (of course) the dogs are some of the things he looks forward to every day and will continue to for years to come.
Lansing Pack Leadership
Miranda Ott
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Miranda Ott joined the Doggy Daycare and Spa Team in October 2019. It was the perfect job while she went to MSU to pursue her degree in Zoology with a concentration in zoo and aquarium sciences. After graduating in 2024, Miranda became our Front of House Manager at our Lansing location, a promotion that she wholeheartedly earned. Miranda’s favorite part about working at Doggy Daycare and Spa is building relationships with our human clients and getting to know all the dogs we care for. In her spare time, Miranda can be found riding dirt bikes and kayaking with her husband or spending time crafting.
Spencer Fischman
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Spencer Fischman joined the Doggy Daycare and Spa team in November 2019. He instantly bonded with the dogs in his care and quickly became a team leader due to his conscientious work and dog handling skills. His favorite part of working at Doggy Daycare and Spa is learning the individual dog’s personalities. Seeing them make friends, especially when start out shy, is something Spencer finds rewarding. When he’s not managing the pack, Spencer can be found spending time outdoors in the sun and golfing. He also enjoys watching NFL Football (he’s a huge Detroit Sports fan) and scary movies.
Okemos Pack Leadership
Makenzy Zuker
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Makenzy joined the Doggy Daycare and Spa team in January 2020. As our front of house manager at the Okemos location, she enjoys getting to know each dog’s unique personalities and building relationships with them and their “parents.” Along with sharing fun stories about their dog’s daycare antics and the little moments that make each pup special with the pet parents, Makenzy also she also loves working alongside a team of fellow dog lovers who make coming to work extra fun. On her down time, Makenzy can be found walking her personal dogs Roswell, Margo, and Goose. She also enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Taylor Horstman
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Taylor Horstman joined the Doggy Daycare and Spa team in June of 2019 after exploring a career in the culinary arts. While she still loves food, she determined that her true passion is dogs. Her favorite part about her new career path is that she has been able to turn her passion into meaningful work where she can continue to grow professionally, prioritize safety, and build lasting trust with the clients. Taylor became our Back of House Manager in 2024 after a brief hiatus from Doggy Daycare and Spa. She is just one of many who have left to pursue other opportunities only to return. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, kayaking, or enjoying a day out on the boat. As long as her canine companions Natchez, Suka, Apollo, and Opal are by her side, she is happy.
Alyssa Durkee
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Alyssa joined the team in May of 2022. She is proud of the relationships she has built with the clients and dogs over the past years and loves hearing fun stories about what our daycare dogs do when they are at home. Alyssa has found the training she has received as a team member, team leader, and assistant manager to be invaluable, not only for her job, but also for her own dog. Learning about dog behavior and canine first aid have not only helped her grow in her position, but also as a dog owner to her own four legged companion, Bear. When she’s not at work, Alyssa spends time with her family and close friends. She loves to take Bear hiking to discover new trails. She is also very passionate about music and attending live performances is her number one use of her vacation time.
Our Lansing Location (Delta Township)
Situated on West Mount Hope Highway in Delta Township between Creyts Road and Lansing Road. Conveniently serving Lansing, Waverly, Grand Ledge, Dimondale, Holt, Potterville, Charlotte, DeWitt, Wacousta, and neighboring communities.
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Our Okemos Location (Near MSU & Haslett)
Conveniently located on Grand River Avenue, right on the corner of Cornell Road. Serving Okemos, Haslett, DeWitt, Perry, Laingsburg, Bath, East Lansing, Williamston, Mason, Holt and neighboring communities.
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