Pet Camp Blog

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

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Mother’s Day 2017

May 2, 2017

Yup, Mother’s Day is right around the corner.  Not sure you can afford those really nice earrings at Shreve & Company (yup, we’re plugging a San Francisco business here; take that Tiffany’s!?)  How about getting her something even more precious that’s free?  Every camper who stays at Pet Camp over Mother’s Day weekend (that’s May…

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Campy with the Pet Camp Express van

Lowell Track & Field Pizza Run

May 2, 2017

We’ve heard that Lowell High school is where all the “smart kid go.”  But how smart are you when you link running and pizza?  Beer & pizza sure, but running & pizza? No way! Those “smart” kids on the Lowell Track & Field Team are at it again with their second annual Pizza Run (who…

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dogs on the playground

Maddie’s Fund Should Watch its Language

May 2, 2017

Anyone who has ever read some of Pet Camp’s more racy blog posts (Doggie Erection Gets Pet Camp Dicked Over comes to mind) knows that we have no problem pushing the envelope when it comes to the language used in blogs, but a recent blog by Maddie’s Fund reminded us that language still matters. Ostensibly…

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dog on the playground

Rescue Groups Need to Protect Our Pets Too

April 27, 2017

In San Francisco there are several rescue groups that are bringing dogs from Asia to the Bay Area.  These groups are acting with the most noble of intentions: to rescue dogs from dog-meat markets, extreme poverty, life on the streets and other deplorable situations. But sadly, as noble as these intentions may be, it appears…

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come drink one down with your hound: pints & puppies

Pints & Puppies

April 25, 2017

Join Campy and the Pet Camp Counselors for a cold one at the Yard on Sunday, May 7th from 1 pm to 4 pm.  You can purchase tickets and while you’re enjoying the amber nectar from the G-ds, you’ll also be supporting our local animal rescue organizations.  Best of all, your dog can join you! …

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Join the Party

April 25, 2017

When you’re chatting with the counsellors in the Pet Camp lobby about your camper, you’re probably thinking “Wow, Pet Camp is a pretty awesome place.  If I wasn’t earning all this money working for (fill in your company here), I would love to work at Pet Camp.”  Well, just because our Mark can’t pay you…

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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