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LaDonna & Chris K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
28 repeat pet owners
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LaDonna & Chris K.

4.9 out of 5 stars
28 repeat pet owners

Contact for Drop-In Visits

from US$30 per visit

Highlights

LaDonna & Chris have Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
30 year of experience
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Bringing Peace To Pet Owners

There are plenty of things in life that cause stress & anxiety for you and your pets. Don't let needing to be away from home be one of them. When I meet your dog for the first time, I will let him/her come to me on their own terms. To some people, this may appear that I am not interested in your dog. Please know that I am very interested. I am a HUGE fan of Ceasar Millan. "No touch, no talk, no eye contact" is the way that I will approach your dog or dogs when I meet them. Cats are entirely different. If they are friendly and come around, I will gladly pet and love on them immediately.

Qualifications

28 repeat pet owners
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Pets

Safety, trust & environment

Leaving them at home with a sitter is the best solution if you can't take them with you. Their schedule and environment stay the same. While being stressed that you are not there, they are more at ease being at their own home compared to being boarded.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
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78 ratings
Angie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 30, 2026

So thankful to have a local sitter! LaDonna really spent the time to get to know my pets before the actual overnight stay. Can highly recommend.

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Jeffrey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 19, 2026

Great service, this was our third time having LaDonna and Chris take care of our home and fur babies; very happy to work with them.

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Patty B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • May 08, 2026

Our dogs enjoyed LaDonna’s stay with them and so did we! She helped us greatly with dogs and house. Sent updates and photos during her stay. We came home to happy dogs and a clean home which is awesome. She went over and above what we had expected. Thank you LaDonna!

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Jeffrey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 16, 2026

This was a very long stay and LaDonna & Chris took great care of our dogs and our house.

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Kelly H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026

Ladonna is the best!

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Paula S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Mar 23, 2026

Ladonna was absolutely amazing!!! She provided updates of how our girls were doing while we were away. Dani had a tummy issue and she handled it like a pro. I was very comfortable with having her in our home. She left the place spotless. We will definitely use her again.

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Schedule

I, LaDonna, am a wife, Mom to 2 human boys, two dogs, and five cats. Currently, I am running my own business of reselling products. Therefore, my schedule allows me to work from anywhere. While house-sitting, if your pet's schedule permits, I will go home around 6:30-7:00 pm, have dinner with my family, and then return to your home after that. Drop-ins fit nicely into my daily schedule by giving me a reason to get up from my desk, move around, and enjoy the outdoor weather during the day. My husband, Chris, is also certified through Rover. With us working as a team, it allows us to meet the needs of our customers easier. Before joining Rover.com, my experience with other people's animals was something I did for friends while they went on vacation or unexpected time away from home. I understand that you think of your pets as family. The sad thing is that taking them with you may not always be an option. And no matter what the situation looks like when you leave them, you worry about them the entire time you are gone.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
LaDonna & Chris can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
I have a checklist for each of your animals that I will complete during our meet & greet. I will learn about the feeding schedule, where the food is located, how much food, exercise schedule, commands they know, behavior with other dogs, and any other things I should know about your pets. I worked with the City of Collegedale to create the off-leash dog park on the Greenway. I understand that dogs need to be socialized... when they are with you. I will avoid other dogs while on walks. There is no need to introduce situations that could be an issue. There are no breeds that I am afraid of, however, there have been a few dogs that I have been afraid of based on their behavior or their owner's behavior. Both my Husband, Chris, and I have had our background checks thru Rover. This allows both of us to participate in caring for your pets. It will typically be me, LaDonna, but Chris is available to assist.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass an identity verification. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support and reimbursement for eligible vet care.