Pet Camp Blog

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

Pet Camp Turns 20!

April 25, 2017

As shocking as this sounds, it is true! On May 5th 1997 Pet Camp opened for business in San Francisco. It’s been an amazing and wild 20 years. When we opened, people in the boarding industry thought we were crazy to allow dogs from different families to play together; today, dog group play and doggie…

Promposal

April 17, 2017

It’s prom time once again. That time of year when 16, 17 & 18 year olds get dressed up, put a corsage on a wrist and try not to stab someone when pinning on a boutonniere. But before that eventful evening, someone has to offer a promposal. Promposals come in all shapes and sizes just…

Prescription Pet Food: Why Is It So Expensive?

April 7, 2017

Sadly, almost every pet parent has been to the veterinarian for some reason and ended up having to purchase prescription pet food. After picking yourself up off the floor when you realized the pet food costs more than your monthly home food budget, you purchase the food and while still cussing under your breath head…

Looking at Colleges and Your Pet

March 31, 2017

I’m spending this week with 2 of my 3 children who are high school juniors looking at colleges on the East Coast. Now what does this have to do with your pet you’re wondering? Well, shockingly a lot. As I walk around these campuses, watch the hustle and bustle of the late teen and the…

Dog Bite Prevention

March 26, 2017

A big part of preventing a dog bite is being able to assess the situations when it is appropriate or not appropriate to approach a dog. Hope you enjoy!

News Flash: Cat Ownership Not Linked to Mental Illness!

March 20, 2017

We know, you’re thinking WTF? But we don’t make this stuff up and haven’t you wondered if the crazy old lady with all those cats was actually crazy? Well breathe easy, because as reported in Science Daily, new research from the University College London has found no link between cat ownership and psychotic symptoms. The…

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Honors, Awards, & Press

Check out all of Pet Camp's achievements:

2020-2024 Winner of Nextdoor Neighbor Award

2019 Certificate of Recognition – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu

2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Mayor London Breed

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