Introducing: The Pet Camp Meadow
About 3 years ago we started to think about the need to make some significant changes to the Main Campground. Some of the changes were necessitated by the basic wear and tear that over 100 dogs a day over 20 years place on a building. We knew we needed new campsites. Our radiant heat system…
Read MoreDog Book Clubs – Yup You Read that Right
Contrary to popular belief, your dog is not having a kickback at the dog park on Thursday nights but rather meeting up for his monthly book club meeting. That’s right, nearly 56% of dogs between the ages of 4 and 8 are members of book clubs. Many even join book clubs as pups where they…
Read MoreFor Sale – A Pet Care Facility Near You
No, not Pet Camp, but it’s happening all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Last year one facility closed and another sold. Right now we know of two facilities in San Francisco that are actively being marketed (as opposed to those what will passively accept an offer), and a facility in Oakland recently announced they…
Read MoreGot Pet Issues? Everyone Thinks They’re an Expert
Last weekend I was waiting to get my hair cut at the neighborhood place near my house (I know, you’re thinking you actually pay someone to cut your hair?). I’ve been going there for years and since it’s a neighborhood place you see the same people in there from time to time. This past weekend…
Read MoreDogs, Beards, and Bearded Dogs – Bacteria Study
I have not shaved since high school; yes, I’ve had a beard for more than 40 years. I don’t think about my beard or shaving it or almost anything else about it. Well, maybe I should. According to a study out of Switzerland, men have more bacteria in their beards then dogs have on their…
Read MoreThe Pet Camp Super Heroes
April 28th is National Super Hero Day. Sure, we’ve had some fun with this: we dressed up Captain Hymowitz, we surfed the internet and found other pet superheroes, and we even created a Pet Camp “mediocre” (he’s not really that super) hero. But we wanted to take a moment and point out the real Pet…
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