Pet Camp Blog

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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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Intact Dogs at Pet Camp: What You Need To Know

November 15, 2018

An intact dog is a male dog that has not been neutered. Intact is the proper term, there is no word un-neutered (even if spell check doesn’t reject it).  At most doggie daycare and boarding facilities that have group play there is a bright line by which time a dog must be neutered or it…

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Thanksgiving at Pet Camp

November 15, 2018

Just a quick reminder that the lobbies at both the Main Campground and Cat Safari will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and will be closed on both November 22 and 23. Before you ask, of course, all the counsellors will be here taking care of the campers while the lobbies are closed,…

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