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The Importance of Sensory Gardens for Dogs: A Haven for Urban Paws
Why Sensory Gardens Are Essential for Urban Dogs In urban environments like San Francisco, where space is at a premium and off-leash dog parks can be limited, overcrowded or just not the right environment for your dog, the need for a space for your dog to explore at their own pace, in a manner that…
Rowdy and Archie: A True Neighborhood Pet Store in San Francisco
In our continued effort to build a stronger community within the pet care space, this is our newest monthly blog showcasing locally-owned and operated pet care companies! Neighborhood Pet Story Day takes place annually on the fourth Saturday of September. This year, we get to celebrate with Rowdy and Archie. Were you a previous customer…
Can a Family and Big Dog Share a Small Backyard?
San Francisco is known for many amazing things when it comes to being a pet parent – dog-friendly bars, amazing off-leash dog parks, and neighborhood stores eager to give out dog treats. But one thing it’s not known for is large backyards. So, how does a pet parent share a postage-stamp-size backyard with a dog…
Why is Running a Small Business in San Francisco so Hard?
Let’s get this out of the way: I am proud to be the owner of a San Francisco small business. I generally like going to work, I think the counselors at Pet Camp are amazing, I am blessed with a management team that lets me take time off and allows me to be creative with…
Pawtrero: The Healthiest Pet Store in San Francisco
In an effort to build a stronger community within the pet care space, welcome to our monthly showcasing of locally-owned and operated pet care companies! Don’t have enough time to thoroughly research what is in your pet’s food? No worries! The dynamic duo that started Pawtrero does all the research for you. A chance encounter…
Herding Cats: Not An Expression – It’s What We Do.
The phrase “Herding Cats” conjures up images of chaos, hilarity, and the sheer impossibility of managing a clowder of independent-minded felines. While the origins of this saying are as mysterious as a cat’s fascination with cardboard boxes, it was catapulted into pop culture fame by the EDS Superbowl commercial. Fast forward a few years to…
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
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
2011 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of the Bay Editors Picks
2010 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best of Bay Winner
2007 Check Out Pet Camp as Featured on the Today Show
today.com Ebbies 2007 Award Winner, Small Business Category
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
Certificate of Honor 2006
Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2006
1st Green Award (Retailer of the Year)
Pet Product News 2006
Small Business of the Year 2005
Most Improved Commercial Recycler of 2004
Best of the Bay 2001
Best of San Francisco 1999
SF Weekly