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Dog Fighting and Guilt — No Chance of Proving Innocence

February 25, 2016

Most of us think that one of the basic tenants of U.S. law is that you are innocent until proven guilty.  Sadly, for some dogs not only are they not innocent until proven guilty — they are automatically guilty without even a chance of proving their innocence.  Here’s why: under current California law, any dogs seized in…

To Breed or Not To Breed – That is the Question

January 27, 2016

There is a Facebook post making the rounds that has a dog dressed up like Yoda saying “Adopt or Adopt Not, There Is No Buy.” The post is clearly designed to get people to adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue group rather than purchasing from a breeder (or presumably a pet store if…

Labradoodles — How Do the Mom and Dad Affect Appearance?

December 22, 2015

The other day I was having a conversation with a pet parent who was convinced that her Labradoodle looked more like a Poodle than a Labrador because the mother was a Poodle.  She maintained that if the mother had been a Labrador that the puppies would have all looked more like Labradors than Poodles.  Frankly,…

Doggie Erection Leads to Pet Camp Getting Dicked Over

December 11, 2015

Pet medical issues happen. We are not perfect. As much as I don’t like to admit we are not foolproof at Pet Camp, sometimes we make a mistake.  But when we do, we admit it, try to learn from it and of course don’t expect a client to pay for it. But sometimes, things happen that…

Best Wishes for a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season

December 2, 2015

We’d like to close 2015 by wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season and nothing but the best for 2016. We are truly blessed to be able to take care of your campers and both honored and humbled to be trusted by you. Everyone at Pet Camp strives every day to provide the best…

Feline Fantasies Come True

December 2, 2015

The new Arusha Room opened to meows and purrs last month.   This room is amazing – huge windows looking into the Safari Solarium, a fountain, cat tree and even a fire place (ok – an electric heater that looks like a fire place)! At the same time we unveiled our family room where your cat…

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