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Rainy Days are Still Fun Days

November 17, 2021

It’s raining in San Francisco! We can breathe a sigh of relief that the fire season has ended, there’s the likelihood of a good ski season in the Sierras, and if we’re lucky, even enough water for showers next summer (if those folks in Los Angeles and Palm springs stop watering their golf courses for…

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Lack of Emergency Veterinary Care in San Francisco

November 10, 2021

Hopefully you’ve not needed an emergency veterinary appointment in San Francisco. If that’s the case, there are two reasons you should be thankful. First, this means that your pet has been well and second, sadly, if you needed emergency care for your pet, you’re not likely to have gotten it in San Francisco. The lack…

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How Long is Too Long to Leave Your Dog Home Alone?

November 3, 2021

Full disclaimer: we have a vested interest in you not leaving your dog home alone ever, but we understand that there are times or circumstances when doggie day care or overnight care for your dog is just not a viable option. In those rare (and they better be rare) times, how long is too long…

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Howl-iday Reservation Panic? We Got You.

October 30, 2021

Yes, it’s October which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are not far away. Every year, we get frantic calls from families because their house sitter flaked or they realized the place they’re going to isn’t pet-friendly. Please, don’t be that family. If you’re travelling over the winter holidays, or just want to keep your pet away…

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Group Play is NOT for every Dog

October 28, 2021

The other week we got a scathing 1-star Google review. The review blasted us for poor customer service, poor communication (internally and externally), and for not letting their puppy participate in our Back Country group play and “forcing” them to enroll in our Canine Enrichment Program (K9E). Normally we simply thank an unhappy customer for…

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Dog Flu Outbreak: Protect Your Dog

October 27, 2021

Since 2018, Pet Camp has required that all dogs receive the Canine Influenza Vaccine (CIV) before coming to Pet Camp. The CIV protects dogs against Canine Influenza or “dog flu.” We require this vaccine ALL THE TIME to protect both your dog and all the dogs your dog may meet both at Pet Camp and…

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