Pet Camp Blog

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HIDDEN GEM: Heron’s Head Park, a San Francisco Doggy Getaway

November 13, 2018

Tucked away in a corner of San Francisco’s Hunter’s Point neighborhood (it’s just a block or two past the end of Dog Patch if you’re more familiar with that area) is a hidden gem called Heron’s Head Park.   My buddy happens to be a 90-pound tuxedo colored pit bull named Magoo, and we’ve been coming…

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Cats in an Urban Setting

November 12, 2018

I know no matter what I say about this topic someone is going to be offended, upset, or have the exception that they think proves the rule. Given that, let me just apologize in advance and say that I’m not telling you what is better for you or your cat, just trying to present the…

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dogs on the playground

The Limitations of Pet Care Apps: It’s not a ride, it’s your dog!

November 6, 2018

That’s it, we’ve had it! Who are these apps who claim to be the “Uber of dog walking” or the “Lyft of pet care?” Do they really think that taking care of your dog, a member of your family, is the same as summoning a ride to the movies or home from a night of…

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Dog Friendly Dining: Crossroads Cafe in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood

November 1, 2018

San Francisco has changed immeasurably over the past couple decades, and it’s become hard to find a great place to hang out with your dog. Right? Is the neighborhood just south of the Bay Bridge along the Bay even still called South Beach? Anyway, next to and part of the grander Delancey Street Restaurant is Cross…

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smiling dog

The Search For the Best: Help Pet Camp find the most pet friendly places in San Francisco!

October 30, 2018

You hear it all the time about cities are around the world: A city is a collection of neighborhoods. Of course this is true about San Francisco.  From the northernmost corner of the Marina District to the southernmost area of Visitacon Valley, San Francisco’s neighborhoods meld from one to the next as the edges blend…

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Campy with the Pet Camp Express van

Altitude Sickness: Ski Season and Your Dog (and Cat)

October 26, 2018

It’s the middle of October. The days are getting shorter and it’s hot in San Francisco (September and October are our hottest months of the year.) That means that ski season is on its way! I love skiing – there was a time, yes, before marriage, before kids, and before Pet Camp, where I got…

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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

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

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