Pet Camp Blog

Keep up-to-date on the latest pet-related news.

Does someone stay at Pet Camp overnight?

August 30, 2018

One of the amazing things about Pet Camp’s Main Campground is the amount of space we have.  We have over 13,000 square feet of indoor space and 20,000 square feet of outdoor play space.  We have as much room as our large corporate competitor, but only take in 50% as many dogs for doggie daycare…

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FURternity Leave – Not So ‘New’ News at Pet Camp

August 29, 2018

The New York Times had an article the other week about a company in Minneapolis offering “fur-ternity” leave for new pet “owners.”  The New York Times remarked at how cutting edge this benefit was and implied how hip and cool it must be to work at this company. Let’s start with the glaringly obvious problem…

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Thank You to the Pet Camp Counselors!

August 28, 2018

Another summer is over and while most of the Bay Area is returning to work it’s a chance for the Pet Camp counselors to catch their breath between the summer marathon and the winter holidays. Too often I forget to thank the amazing counselors who make Pet Camp the best pet care facility in the…

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Argh, It’s a Pirate Party – Tues, September 18th!

August 28, 2018

It’s time for International Talk Like a Pirate Day and what better way to celebrate than with a doggie day care party. On Tuesday, September 18th we’ll celebrate with all our K9 mateys as we search for buried treasure and force the scurvy counselors to walk the plank. All campers willing to risk the high…

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When Should I Drop off My Dog or Cat?

August 23, 2018

There are all sorts of things going on at Pet Camp throughout the day, and we think your dog or cat should be part of the fun!  But there are some practical reasons to drop your dog or cat off earlier in the day over later. Doggie Day Care – It kind of goes without…

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How Do You Know Cats Like the Safari Solarium

August 21, 2018

At Pet Camp’s Cat Safari, we pride ourselves on having created a cat-centric environment.  Sadly, cat care is an afterthought at most pet care facilities. Most overnight pet care facilities are designed to take care of dogs, and then a small, often windowless room is added to the back to take care of cats.  In…

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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