Pet Camp Blog

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

Can I Check in While I’m Away?

August 9, 2018

Not only can you check in while you’re away and your dog or cat is lodging with us, we actively encourage it! There are a host of ways to know what your dog or cat is doing at Pet Camp while you’re away, or frankly even if your dog is here for doggie day care…

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Why Training Matters at Pet Care Facilities

August 9, 2018

For better or worse, the doggie day care and pet boarding or lodging industry is largely unregulated.  This means that almost anyone can open a doggie day care, lodging facility, or operate as an independent contractor under one of the many platforms out there (like rover.com or wag!), without any training.  We think pet parents should…

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Cash Cow or Your Pet’s Care?

August 3, 2018

A colleague recently sent me this Dogtopia ad from the Delta in-flight magazine. It was also featured in a half page ad in the Wall Street Journal. In case you don’t know, Dogtopia is a franchise doggie day care. Their webpage says they have over 70 locations with plans for 400 more. As pet parents,…

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Bark to School & Kitty Kindergarten

July 26, 2018

It’s only August and it’s already time to start thinking about going back to school.  What ever happened to the unwritten rule that you didn’t go back until after Labor Day?  If the two-legged kids are going back to school, we say your camper should get in on the fun too with Bark to School…

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Last Date Night of the Summer

July 26, 2018

You’ve blown off date night all summer long–here’s your last chance! Pet Camp and the Farallon Restaurant are joining together to offer you one last chance to enjoy a night out on the town, Doggie Day Care at night, AND a free glass of sparkling wine! Just book through the our Contact page to get…

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Doggie World Street Fair

July 26, 2018

Join Pet Camp at the Nihonmachi Street Fair Doggie World on Sunday, August 5th.  Please remember while the Nihonmachi Street Fair is all weekend, Doggie World is only on Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 pm in the Buchanan Mall with the Doggie World Parade at 1:00.  There’ll be lots of fun, rescue and adoption groups,…

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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