Pet Camp Blog

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Tali the San Francisco Crime Dog

April 24, 2023

Ok, it may not have the same ring as McGruff the Crime Dog, but this past weekend our Newfies Norman and Tali (but mostly Tali if you ask her) took a bite out of crime in San Francisco.  Here’s what happened. In the early foggy hours of Saturday, April 22nd the ever-alert Newfies heard a…

Big Dogs – Perfect for San Francisco!

April 20, 2023

I have lived in San Francisco for 35 years.  Much has changed in 35 years, but what has not changed is my love of big dogs and my conviction that big and event giant breed dogs make amazing pets in an urban environment and especially in an urban environment such as San Francisco! Here are…

Cat Declawing in San Francisco

April 10, 2023

San Francisco was the first major city to ban the practice of onychectomy (declawing) of cats except when necessary for a therapeutic purpose.  In case you’re wondering, “therapeutic purpose” means “necessary to address the medical condition of the animal, such as an existing or recurring illness, infection, disease, injury or abnormal condition in the claw…

Cat Care Facility or Cat Sitter?

March 31, 2023

We often get asked why using a cat care facility is better than having a pet sitter check in on your cat while a pet parent is away.  We understand that in a place like San Francisco there are plenty of people who will check in on your cat while you’re away.  You might find…

Does Physical Activity Improve Cognitive Function in Dogs?

February 16, 2023

For some time, we’ve been told that keeping our bodies and minds active is a good way to delay the onset of cognitive decline in humans, now research on dogs yields the same results: a strong correlation between physical activity and cognitive function. Correlation between Physical Activity and Cognitive Function in Dogs A recent study…

5 Cat Breeds for Dog People

January 30, 2023

Oh, Sh*t!  You’ve Fallen in Love with a Cat Person! The worst thing in the world has happened – ok, maybe the penultimate worst thing in the world has happened – you fell in love with a cat person.  After (fill in your own age here) years of being a diehard dog person, is your…

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