Pet Camp Blog

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

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Bordetella, the "kennel cough": Preventing Dog Colds

June 6, 2012

There was recently a story on the news about an outbreak of Bordetella in the East Bay. Let’s start by clarifying one important thing: unfortunately, Bordetella is sometimes and inaccurately referred to as “kennel cough”, it is important to remember that Bordetella is an airborne virus that can be contracted anywhere dogs are in close…

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Chihuahuas Party On

June 1, 2012

Animal shelters in San Francisco used to be overflowing with pit bulls.  Now it’s chihuahuas. Saturday, June 2, The Whole EnChichuahua Fesitival celebrates these small dogs from noon to 4pm in Dolores Park, San Francisco.  Started as a means to encourage the parents of Chihuahuas to spay or neuter their pets – the festival is fun.  How could it not be with…

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Miso: a Mine Detection Dog from Iraq

May 22, 2012

As we begin to get ready for Memorial Day, we wanted to share this guest blog written by Holly, the parent of one of our campers, Miso.  We want to thank Holly for taking the time to share this amazing story!!  If you have a Pet Camp camper story you want to share, please email…

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Mark’s Big Mouth Pays Off

May 17, 2012

Last week, Mark was named Small Business Advocate of the Year by San Francisco’s Small Business Network. In a City filled with so many dynamic and engaged small businesses, this is truly a great honor. Of course, Mark has the ability to be engaged in the issues facing San Francisco’s small businesses only because the…

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More Fun – No More $

May 16, 2012

Not sure what you’re doing this weekend? Considering getting away before the official start of summer? Here’s a deal that should make it easy to decide…make a reservation at Pet Camp for May 19-20 between now and noon on May 17 (that’s tomorrow) and we’ll upgrade your camper to a day in the Savannah or…

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Dog Aggressive Does Not Mean Human Aggressive

May 14, 2012

Dog Misconception #14 We’re kidding a bit here, we don’t actually have a list but there are a lot of misconceptions about dogs floating around.  Let’s put one of them to rest today. Just because a dog doesn’t play well with other dogs, doesn’t mean the dog is or will eventually become aggressive with humans.…

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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