Pet Camp Blog

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On To 2017

December 13, 2016

As we close out 2016 we want to thank each and every pet parent who trusted us to take care of their pet this past year.  We are continually both honored and humbled to be allowed to provide this care. As we start a new year, all of us at Pet Camp will continue to…

Holiday Photo Contest

December 12, 2016

The Ugly Sweater thing has always baffled us. Really, why (1) spend money on an ugly sweater and (2) try and outdo everyone else by being the ugliest and winning some ugly sweater contest? We get wanting to win; everyone wants to win. But there are some things actually worth winning, like Pet Camp’s holiday…

New Year’s Eve

December 12, 2016

Going out to celebrate New Year’s Eve and can’t bring your camper along for the fun? We’ve got you covered with Pet Camp’s New Year’s Eve Party! All of the festive essentials are included: hats, balloons, garland, 2017 glasses, noise makers (like the dogs need help with that), and a big wet kiss at the…

Santa Paws is Coming to Town

December 12, 2016

This might not have the same ring to it as the amazing Bruce Springsteen version of this song, but it’s a fun time nevertheless. If your camper is spending Christmas (sure, Hanukkah too) at Pet Camp, purchase any retail item at either the Main Campground or Cat Safari and we’ll gift wrap it and have…

Electric Fences . . . For Cats?

December 7, 2016

If you grew up or now live in the suburbs or the country, you’re probably familiar with underground electric fences to keep your dog from leaving your property. These fences are sold under various names like “Invisible Fence” or “Pet Safe,” but the idea is pretty simply: you dig a trench around your property, drop…

Celebrate Mutt Day!

December 1, 2016

National Mutt Day National Mutt Day is December 2nd.  At Pet Camp we love each and every dog and each and every breed – pure, mixed, AKC recognized, American Rare Breed or simply made up (you doodles know who we’re talking about).  But December 2nd is the day we recognize our hybrid dogs.  Take a…

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