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Miss Donna's pet boarding facility for well mannered animals New facility now open. Donna Rieder, the director, operated a similar facility earlier, in Jackson, GA, before searching for her forever home elsewhere, which she found in Adair County, and fell in love with the property she bought on Clifty Creek where she's lived since 2009. Click on headline for story with photo(s) Special to ColumbiaMagazine.com A new local business has just opened this week, and it's already going to the dogs: Miss Donna's Homestyle Pet Boarding. Local resident Donna Rieder, known to most folks as "Miss Donna," is also known as "the goat lady:" she raises Kiko meat goats on her farm in the White Oak community of Adair County, and many photos of her farm and animals have been posted on CM in recent years. 'Wasn't feeling the love' to rent to people After interviewing several potential renters for her new mobile home, she says, "I just wasn't feeling the love!" So turning that home into a pet-boarding business was a no-brainer for her. "I'm here all the time anyway, because I have all my own animals to care for, so this endeavor seems like a good idea. There's definitely a need for it, and it's a way for me to not only generate a little extra income, but to serve my community as well." She's operated a pet boarding facility before, in Jackson, FL This kind of business is nothing new for Miss Donna. In 1989, she started a pet-sitting business, which quickly grew into a full-time pet boarding business on her farm in Jackson, Georgia, which she operated until her Dad passed away in 2006. She took her small inheritance, began searching for her own "forever home," fell in love with Kentucky, and moved here in 2009. That business, along with a lifetime of working with animals, makes her more than qualified to care for other peoples' pets. "I've been around animals all my life; I have raised, trained and shown horses, dogs, and Oriental Shorthair cats; I've worked on or managed several horse farms; I have two years' Vet Tech experience; and have been breeding Kiko goats on my farm for 4 years. Animals are what I know." New pet board facility is a nearly new 800 s.f. mobile home Her new pet boarding facility is a 16' X 50' mobile home with a kitchen, bathroom, and has handicap access. "I've had animals all my life, and I'm obsessive about cleanliness, so when I ordered this house, I had vinyl flooring throughout. It makes it really easy to keep clean." Dogs that stay with her will sleep in extra-large plastic crates at night, and there's a large area fenced in with room to run for even the biggest of dogs. Cats have their own room, complete with a bed and furniture, and a padded window seat so they can nap in the sun or watch the goats in the pasture. Miss Donna says she will sleep there any time there are pets staying there. "If anyone has a meltdown in the middle of the night, I'll be there to calm them." Miss Donna's place is located halfway between Columbia and Russell Springs, just off highway 80 East. "It's peaceful out here. I hear the 4-wheelers on the weekends sometimes, but mostly I hear birds, crickets, frogs, cows mooing, and an occasional coyote. Oh, and the goats! They don't make much noise until they hear the feed can!" There aren't regular hours to 'drop in' but calls are welcome, any time Because this is not a commercial boarding business, but her own home and farm, there aren't regular hours of operation. "People can call me, and we'll set up a time that's convenient for both of us. And I DO understand that when you get home from vacation, you'd like to pick up your pet, so I will allow for evening, Sunday and Holiday pick-up, by appointment only. Also," she says," I like my privacy. I keep my gate closed and locked 24/7 whether I'm here or not, so I ask people to call; don't aggravate me or waste your time by driving out "just in case she's there!" Will keep only well-mannered pets Miss Donna says she prefers to meet her clients' pets prior to them actually boarding there. "I will keep ONLY well-mannered pets, and I reserve the right to refuse to keep any animal that presents itself as unmanageable, or that poses a threat to other pets or my property. The safety and well-being of my client's pets is my top priority." Bringing the pet out to visit before boarding also helps the pet, because when they come to board, they will have been there before, so it won't be totally strange. She also recommends that when people board their pets, to bring a T-shirt they've slept in or something from home that has a familiar scent on it. "It's calming to them," she says. "Also, we don't want any upset tummies, so bring your pets own food." Clients can bring their pets' bed or blanket and a few toys as well. Animals have to have proof of health to register Boarding fees for dogs are $15 per night, and $12 for cats. Fees for small caged pets depend on the level of care involved. All pets must bring proof of vaccinations including Rabies, and must be on Frontline, Advantage, or some comparable type of flea control. Miss Donna can be reached by phone or text at 270-805-1527, email cliftycreekkikos@aol.com, or get more information on the board facility webpage, Website: Miss Donna's Homestyle Pet Boarding . Space is limited, so reservations are recommended, especially around the Holidays. This story was posted on 2014-11-08 08:55:04
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