Pet Camp Blog

Keep up-to-date on the latest pet-related news.

Challenging Breed and Age Discrimination in Pet Care Facilities

May 8, 2024

The Growing Trend of Breed and Age Bans in Pet Care Pet Camp is a proud San Francisco small business. We are not proud about everything in San Francisco (buy Mark a beer to hear more about that), but one of the things we are most proud of is that in San Francisco everyone is…

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Pet Camp Launches Approved Dog Day Care Underwear!

April 26, 2024

Pet Camp, the trailblazer in the realm of pet care, is making waves yet again with the release of their groundbreaking Approved Dog Day Care Underwear collection! Hot on the heels of Rover.com and Zappos.com’s “Rover-Approved Dog-Walking Shoe Shop,” Pet Camp is stepping into uncharted territory to ensure the comfort, dignity, and, dare we say,…

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Pet Camp’s Ranger Station – Easy as A-B-C!

April 23, 2024

Pet Camp’s Ranger Station for Canine Enrichment Pet Camp’s new enrichment and training center – the Ranger Station – has been open for about 6 months now, and it’s been a great success. While we’ve had a few casualties among our plants in the sensory garden, which was to be expected, overall, it’s been smooth…

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If you hate us – just stay away!

April 15, 2024

Last week, I found myself behind the lobby desk, an anomaly I know, when a client who has used Pet Camp for 2 prior visits checked in. She began with the following statements: “My dog sitter is out of town and you’re my last option,” and “These medicines are very important and I know you…

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5 Reasons a Dog Maze is the Ultimate Enrichment Tool for Your Dog

April 9, 2024

Why a Dog Maze Belongs in Every Enrichment Program One of the many enrichment activities at Pet Camp’s Ranger Station is a very large dog maze – no, not a maze of dogs; but a maze for dogs! When people first see it, they are both amazed and curious, and we often get asked: why…

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Managing Seasonal Allergies in Dogs: A Guide for Pet Parents in San Francisco

March 25, 2024

San Francisco, with its amazing climate, parks, and greenery, is a haven for dogs and dog lovers. But along with all of this comes the inevitable presence of seasonal allergies, which can affect our dogs as much as they do us. From pollen to mold spores, San Francisco’s changing seasons can trigger allergic reactions in…

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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