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Don’t let your dog be S.A.D.
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…
Why We Care: Pet Camp Cares and how we give back
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…
Cheapest Isn’t The Best
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…
The Tempest: A favorite dog-friendly bar near Moscone Center, SoMA
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…
A Girl’s Guide to Thanksgiving with Her Dog
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…
Intact Dogs at Pet Camp: What You Need To Know
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…
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
2019 Certificate of Recognition – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu
2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Mayor London Breed
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
2011 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of the Bay Editors Picks
2010 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best of Bay Winner
2007 Check Out Pet Camp as Featured on the Today Show
today.com Ebbies 2007 Award Winner, Small Business Category
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
Certificate of Honor 2006
Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2006
1st Green Award (Retailer of the Year)
Pet Product News 2006
Small Business of the Year 2005
Most Improved Commercial Recycler of 2004
Best of the Bay 2001
Best of San Francisco 1999
SF Weekly