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Party at Pet Camp

December 2, 2015

Of course, you’re going out to ring in 2016 – why should your camper be left out? Let your camper celebrate New Year’s Eve at Pet Camp with our rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party! This is no lame event where your camper is forced to stand around for hours just to watch some glass ball…

Holiday Photo Contest is back!

December 2, 2015

Can you believe Thanksgiving is past and the rest of the holidays are upon us? The chaos has already started, the malls are packed and parking will be a nightmare – yes the shopping, we mean the holiday season is here. This season spread some holiday cheer and celebrate with the Pet Camp Holiday Photo…

Consolidation is Coming to Pet Care in San Francisco

November 30, 2015

Big business and venture capital are once again dominating the world of pet care in San Francisco and at the national level. At the national level, all eyes are on Petco and PetSmart who are doing some serious dating with the possibility of a marriage at some point. Sure one of their parents (i.e. the…

Dog Day Afternoon- November 6th 2015

November 6, 2015

Join us at Pawtrero’s Dog Day Afternoon event, Sunday November 6th. Held right in front of their Brannan street location, Pawtrero’s biggest event of the year features live music, great food, and lots of cool vendors, including yours truly, Pet Camp! We’ll be on hand to answer all of your questions about Pet Camp, hand…

Pet Pride Day-October 30th

October 30, 2015

Pet Camp is proud to be a part of Pet Pride Day 2016, presented by San Francisco Animal Care and Control! Come out to 1200-15th Street (@Harrison) from noon to 5:00 and stop by our booth to say “Hi” to Campy and your favorite counselors! Reservation Specialist Nate promises to wear his special Flash Shoes…

E-Vet Visits: Are Online Veterinarians the Future?

October 27, 2015

Want to skip schlepping your pet to the vet?  You might have another option. PawSquad, a company from across the pond, has introduced online veterinarian consultations via a laptop or smartphone.  For 15 pounds (that’s about $23), you get a 15-minute consultation (an additional 15 minutes are available for another 15 pounds). PawSquad focuses on things “small…

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