Pet Camp Blog

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Pit Bull Awareness Month – Sassy

October 22, 2016

Pit Bull Awareness Month with some of Pet Camp’s favorite Pit Bull Campers

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“No-Kill” versus “Kill Shelters”

October 18, 2016

Let’s start with two disclaimers for this blog: For many years I was on the Board of Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control.  This non-profit organization raises money for San Francisco’s animal shelter to fund the things that the City’s budget doesn’t fund.  I watched for many years as the managers and staff…

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Personalized and Affordable Vet Care – Can a Girl Have Her Cake and Eat it Too?

October 14, 2016

This is a guest blog by April one of the front desk managers at Pet Camp. In good times and bad we love our animals and we want what’s best for them. I know personally that my dog has his own credit card devoted to his needs. And let’s be real, their most expensive needs…

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Ride the Pet Camp Express

October 14, 2016

The Pet Camp Express is the perfect way to get your dog to or from doggie day care or overnight care at Pet Camp.

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Thanksgiving and Christmas

October 6, 2016

We warned you last month that campers were already making reservations and we weren’t kidding. By the time we get around to sending out our next newsletter it’s pretty much a certainty we’ll be full for the holidays. If you’re staying home to enjoy the lights at Union Square, the holiday ice rinks, or the…

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Dog Day Afternoon – November 6th 2016

October 6, 2016

In case hanging out with Campy for Pet Pride Day wasn’t enough, the very next week we are at Dog Day Afternoon (on Brannan Street between Delancey and the Embarcadero) from 11 am to 3 pm. This amazing event, brought to you by our friends at Pawtrero, raises THOUSANDS of dollars for rescue groups 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