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Nontombe B.

Star Sitter

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
319 reviews
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Services

Nontombe can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Crate-trained dogs only

Nontombe can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

Since I am primarily in the office, I am only able to care for a limited number of pets during the week. If that works for you, I would love to care for your baby! If you are interested in me caring for your pet, please let me know and we can discuss an arrangement that works best for us! From Monday through Friday, I will be available for the following services: - Boarding - Drop-Ins (early mornings/late afternoons) Saturday and Sunday I offer my full range of services: - Boarding - Drop-Ins (cats and dogs) - Dog Walks - Doggy Daycare I also offer extended stays if you need a long-term sitter. My longest booking to date was 50 days! Please let me know if you have any questions! ☺️

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About Nontombe B.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

🚨For Boarding and Doggy Daycare, I require that your doggies are crate trained!🚨 If your pet is not crate trained or has a high level of separation anxiety to where they cannot be left alone, unfortunately I am not best sitter for your needs. There may be times where I have to run errands, hit the gym or handle other business, so I would love to trust your pet to behave while I am gone. If no other dogs are in my care (or if they make a new friend ☺️), they will be able to free roam with supervision. Otherwise, they will be crated for their safety and the safety of my home. I provide dogs with food, water, and a comfortable place to sleep. I have a spacious backyard perfect for games of fetch! 🎾 I play with them and provide treats for good behavior. For my kitties, I give them as much love as they want and leave them alone when they want their space! I also send TONS of videos and pictures so that you are aware of how your baby is doing in my care. I like to let pets be as autonomous as possible and provide attention and love when they want it. I promise they will love it here! 💕

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nontombe B. would like to know about your pet

Temperament is important when forming a relationship with your pet, so please let me know how they would like to be approached and handled. I usually let pets come to me and get comfortable, but if they are shy and need a little extra love and patience, just let me know! Please let me know if they have any specific medications or treats they like to have and the appropriate administration methods. I will have treats that I can give periodically, but if you have a specific brand/type, please bring them with you.

A typical day

I provide ample backyard space for your pet to stretch their legs. If toys are provided, I have no problem stimulating them with play time and giving them lots of love and head scratches. I live in a quiet neighborhood that is perfect to take your pet on strolls. Sometimes we see deer on our walks! It’s great exercise for them and extra cardio for me! :)

Location

Columbia, SC

Nontombe B.'s Neighborhood

Nontombe B. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Perfect OpPURRtunity for Pet Care!

Pet care experience

Hi! My name is Nontombe, but you can call me Tommy! ☺️ I was featured in the Sitter Spotlight across Rover’s social media platforms on November 6, 2025! Biggest honor in my pet sitting career! ☺️ I am very patient and have raised 2 dogs from the puppy stage. The training process can be a little ruff 🐾, but very rewarding. It’s fun tricking them to learning new things and watching them grow and develop. My current dog is 10 years old and spoiled rotten. She lives with my mom as her protector, but is still very much my baby. She is super smart, loves belly rubs and neck scratches, while protecting my family.

Cat care experience

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Reviews

Corey R.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 31, 2026
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I’m so happy that I decided on Nontombe! :) I have booked with them 3x over the past few months, and am always happy with the turnout! They’re always thorough, communicative and friendly to my kitties! I’m sad to be moving out of state, because I’m sure most sitters won’t be able to compete with Nontombe!

Christopher D.
Drop-In Visits • Jul 14, 2026
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Thank you

Charity E.
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026
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My dog was certainly well taken care of by Nontombe! I got regular photo and video updates everyday that kept me updated on my dog was doing. Certainly coming back to Nontombe when we travel again.

Aaron D.
Boarding • Jul 14, 2026
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I went to a family reunion and everyone wanted to see the daily, constant stream of pictures/videos that I got of the puppy. 100% will book again

About Nontombe B.

Communication

110 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

10 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

🚨For Boarding and Doggy Daycare, I require that your doggies are crate trained!🚨 If your pet is not crate trained or has a high level of separation anxiety to where they cannot be left alone, unfortunately I am not best sitter for your needs. There may be times where I have to run errands, hit the gym or handle other business, so I would love to trust your pet to behave while I am gone. If no other dogs are in my care (or if they make a new friend ☺️), they will be able to free roam with supervision. Otherwise, they will be crated for their safety and the safety of my home. I provide dogs with food, water, and a comfortable place to sleep. I have a spacious backyard perfect for games of fetch! 🎾 I play with them and provide treats for good behavior. For my kitties, I give them as much love as they want and leave them alone when they want their space! I also send TONS of videos and pictures so that you are aware of how your baby is doing in my care. I like to let pets be as autonomous as possible and provide attention and love when they want it. I promise they will love it here! 💕

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nontombe B. would like to know about your pet

Temperament is important when forming a relationship with your pet, so please let me know how they would like to be approached and handled. I usually let pets come to me and get comfortable, but if they are shy and need a little extra love and patience, just let me know! Please let me know if they have any specific medications or treats they like to have and the appropriate administration methods. I will have treats that I can give periodically, but if you have a specific brand/type, please bring them with you.

A typical day

I provide ample backyard space for your pet to stretch their legs. If toys are provided, I have no problem stimulating them with play time and giving them lots of love and head scratches. I live in a quiet neighborhood that is perfect to take your pet on strolls. Sometimes we see deer on our walks! It’s great exercise for them and extra cardio for me! :)

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Nontombe B.

Star Sitter

Columbia, SC

5.0 out of 5 stars
319 reviews