Pet Camp Blog

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Santa Paws!

December 19, 2018

If your camper is with us over Christmas all you need to do is purchase something in our retail area and we’ll gift wrap it and have Santa Paws deliver on Christmas Day. Even if you (or your camper) don’t celebrate Christmas or you think your camper is too materialistic, you might want to reconsider…

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Don’t let your dog be S.A.D.

December 13, 2018

It’s that time of year when the days are short and the nights are long.  Even in sunny California (which granted San Francisco is not really part of) we’re seeing a lot less sun than we like.  In humans, this can result in a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (or S.A.D.). The Mayo Clinic  says…

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Why We Care: Pet Camp Cares and how we give back

December 4, 2018

Last month we introduced Pet Camp Cares.  Since we opened way back in 1997, Pet Camp has been part of the San Francisco community. Virginia and I live in San Francisco, we raised our 4 kids in San Francisco, and of course, now Virginia works for the City and County of San Francisco.  All of…

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Cheapest Isn’t The Best

November 30, 2018

Cheapest isn’t always the best Last week we had a potential client complain about our business model and our pricing.  In the most succinct terms she complained that we would not do “bare bones” kenneling of her dog – i.e., we wouldn’t let her dog just stay in an enclosure all day for the 9…

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The Tempest: A favorite dog-friendly bar near Moscone Center, SoMA

November 27, 2018

I’m not even sure Moscone Center is a neighborhood, but even if it’s not, there is an amazing dog-friendly bar walking distance from the convention center – The Tempest! Located at the corner of Mary and Natoma, the Tempest is reasonably priced and relaxed. There are a few TVs playing sports (but it’s far from…

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A Girl’s Guide to Thanksgiving with Her Dog

November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving is here! A time for family and friends to gather together at the table to enjoy lively conversation, a delicious traditional meal, and each other’s company. If you’re like me, though your Thanksgiving looks a little different; My family is too far in either direction to get to in 1 day and then back…

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