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4th of July Pet Safety Tips: Keep Your Dogs and Cats Calm During Fireworks
The 4th of July is a time of celebration, filled with fireworks, barbecues, and festivities. While this holiday can be a blast for humans, it often poses significant risks to our furry friends. Loud noises, unfamiliar guests, and potentially dangerous foods are just a few of the hazards that can cause stress or harm to…
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Pet Safety in the City
The other week I attended a webinar “Pet Safety in the City” presented by The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. The presentation focused primarily on issues associated with having a pet (dog, cat, and even rabbits were discussed) in NYC, but many of the issues apply to life as a pet parent…
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Cats and Your Mental Health
Pawsitive Vibes: The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Cat in a Dense Urban Environment In the hustle and bustle of a dense urban environment, where the streets are crowded and the pace of life is relentless, finding moments of calm and solace can be challenging. Turns out that even in the mean Streets of…
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Why Does Pet Camp Still Require the Dog Flu Vaccine?
In February 2018 Canine Influenza (also called Dog Flu or CIV) came to San Francisco for the 1st time. CIV had been floating (literally) around the country since 2004 when it was detected in greyhounds in Florida. There were outbreaks up and down the East Coast and as far west as Chicago, but until February…
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One Cat is Great – is Two Even Better?
At Cat Safari we’re used to taking care of lots of cats. We suspect that Brittany and her team have cleaned about 300,000 litter boxes in the 10 years that Brittany’s been the Cat Safari manager. Now we don’t suggest you go to this extreme, but if you love having one cat in your house,…
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Karl and Your Dog
I have no idea why the San Francisco fog is called Karl, but we all know it is. I also don’t know why people complain about the fog! Really, if you’re seeking heat, just drive 30 minutes in any direction, and you’ll find it. As for me, I’ll keep it between 50 and 65 degrees…
Read MoreHonors, 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