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Get your cat bathing suit weather ready
Is it almost bathing suit weather … for your cat? Hey, we’re not going to judge, but has the winter left your cat a little…soft? Was there too much lying on the windowsill and not enough time working those glutes? We get it, even in a San Francisco winter that was a little light on…
Read MoreTake Me Out to the Ballgame
Take Me Out to the Ballgame The Giant’s home opener is tonight. A great time to hit the yard, toss back a few cold ones, enjoy a snack and cheer on the Giants. And what about your dog? Have you thought about what your dog is going to do for a minimum of 729 innings of baseball this…
Read MoreOnly Julie Andrews Is Mary Poppins
I belong to a few pet care industry discussion groups online. They’re meant to be places where operators share ideas, ask questions, and help each other navigate the occasionally chaotic world of caring for other people’s beloved pets. Sometimes they are exactly that. Other times… not so much. A common theme pops up whenever something…
Read MoreMarketing – The Old School Way
25+ Years of Valentine’s Day Vet Visits at Pet Camp This week, Michelle and I (that’s me, Mark) made our annual visit to about 35 veterinary clinics in San Francisco, San Mateo and Pacifica. Pet Camp has been performing this Valentine’s ritual for the past 25 years! We visit the veterinary clinics, do a bit of smooshing/marketing, and leave a bag full of…
Read MoreFine Dining at Pet Camp
This is the week for romantic dinners. Some like to pair a romantic meal with wine. Others prefer spirits or beer. And yes – some even pair their meals with water. That’s where a water sommelier comes in. No, we’re not making this up. Water sommeliers are very much a thing. They’ve been all over the news – mostly in Los Angeles (of…
Read MoreNational Change a Pet’s Life Day – Meet Lava Licorice
Introduction: Right now, there are millions of dogs, cats, and other animals in shelters across the United States. Many shelters, including our own San Francisco Animal Care and Control are overcrowded – especially with larger dogs. At Pet Camp, many of our campers are “rescue dogs.” While some were once timid and shy, with a…
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