Pet Camp Blog

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Staying in the Pet Camp Family

October 7, 2015

This is a guest blog by Leeann Berry, Cat Ranger at Cat Safari. Several weeks ago one of our long time Cat Safari clients came to me with heavy hearts and a sad conclusion. He knew his beloved cat, Kavalier, would be better off being rehomed and asked for our help. He loved Kavalier dearly, but…

Pet Camp: A Part Of Preventative Healthcare For Dogs!

October 2, 2015

We’ve always believed that exercise and socialization are essential parts of a healthy and happy dog’s lifestyle, but for many years others were not so sure. We opened Pet Camp in 1997 and included dog group play as part of the overnight stay experience; while we thought we were right, our industry group (called the American…

Service Dog Abuse or Abuse of a “Service Dog”?

September 21, 2015

The other week I was talking to a dog parent who informed me that her dog had just been certified as a service dog based on her allergy to gluten. Here’s what she did.  First, she got a boiler plate letter from a doctor stating that she had been under this doctor’s care and that…

International Talk Like a Pirate Day- September 19th

September 19, 2015

Avast, ye mateys! It’s coming to that time o’ year again: International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Although having absolutely nothing at all to do with cats or dogs, Pirate Day happens to be Mark’s favorite day of the year, and as the cap’n of this ship, whatever Mark wants, Mark gets! Bring your 4-legged…

Labor Day BBQ-September 5th

September 5, 2015

Well, here we are facing down another summer’s end. Back to school, back to work, back to reality…”boo on that!” we say. While you and your family race to create those last-minute summer vacation memories, don’t forget about your pets! Let them send the summer off in style with our Labor Day BBQ bash! Dogs…

Yuck — My Dog Eats Poop!

August 25, 2015

It’s disgusting, it’s embarrassing, and it completely destroys the idea of a slobbery kiss – poop eating, or coprophagia as it is officially known, is the bane of many dog owners. Sure there are times when this is “normal” – like when a new mother cleans the den for her puppies or very briefly the…

Honors, Awards, & Press

Check out all of Pet Camp's achievements:

2020-2024 Winner of Nextdoor Neighbor Award

2022 - All Pet Camp managers and supervisors at the Main Campground are CERTIFIED Fear Free Professionals

Fear Free Certified Professional

2019 Certificate of Recognition – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu

David Chiu Certificate

2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Mayor London Breed

London Breed Certificate

2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton

2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton

Check Out Virginia’s Take on Health Care for Small Businesses

The White House Blog

2013 Talking with… The proprietor of a camp for cats and dogs

J Weekly

2012 Best of Pet Boarding Facility

SF Gate.com

2011 Best of Pet Boarding Facility

SF Gate.com

2011 Best of the Bay Editors Picks

San Francisco Bay Guardian

2010 Best Pet Boarding Facility

SFGate.com

2008 Best Pet Boarding Facility

SFGate.com

2008 Best of Bay Winner

San Francisco Magazine

2007 Check Out Pet Camp as Featured on the Today Show

Today.com

today.com Ebbies 2007 Award Winner, Small Business Category

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards

Give Something Back Award

Cal Insurance and Associates $1,000 Award donated on Pet Camp’s behalf to San Francisco Little League and San Francisco Viking Micro-Soccer

Best of San Francisco 2007

7×7 Magazine Most Spacious Doggy Drop-Off

Small Business Award 2007

San Francisco Bay Guardian Community Activist Award

Certificate of Honor 2006

Mayor Gavin Newsom, City and County of San Francisco

Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2006

Small Business Commission

1st Green Award (Retailer of the Year)

Pet Product News 2006

Small Business of the Year 2005

Small Business Network of San Francisco

Most Improved Commercial Recycler of 2004

Building Owners and Managers Association

Best of the Bay 2001

San Francisco Bay Guardian

Best of San Francisco 1999

SF Weekly