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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…

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…

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…

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,…

Pet Camp Cares Presents: SF Firefighters Toy Program Toy Drive Benefit!

November 15, 2018

Mark your calendar for 9 p.m. on December 15 and join Pet Camp at El Rio for an amazing performance by Hot Laundry and Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra as we collect toys for the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program. We’re thrilled to be hosting this concert but also super excited that our…

Holiday Food Drive | SF-Marin Food Bank

November 15, 2018

While there is always much to be thankful for, the holiday season gives us a chance to acknowledge how grateful we are by helping those less fortunate. As part of Pet Camp’s efforts to help those in our community who need assistance this holiday season, we will be hosting a food drive in our lobbies…

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

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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