Pet Camp Blog

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pet camp's retractable glass roof made by rollamatic

Pet Camp’s Retractable Glass Roof Made by Rollamatic

September 30, 2021

Mark Klaiman, Senior Counselor at Pet Camp, shares all the benefits of having a retractable glass roof at the Meadow, our 3,300 sq. feet of indoor/outdoor play space for dogs. The retractable glass roof was made by Rollamatic, a company which designs its retractable roofs in California and makes them in the USA.

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Small Dogs are Still Dogs

September 29, 2021

As most of you know, I don’t have much non-Pet Camp experience with small dogs. My current dogs, Marmalade and Talise, weigh in at a mere 165 pounds and a petite 115 pounds. Most people know that both my dogs are “dogs” and respect (some might actually fear) them for that “dogness.” But what about…

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Routine or Not To Routine: That is the Question

September 23, 2021

Is having a routine good for my dog? Two types of dog parents. There are lots of conversations out there that assert that dogs are creatures of habits and that they need routines to thrive. These are the people who remind you that your dog or cat wakes you up at about the same time…

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How to know if you are a responsible dog parent?

September 17, 2021

While we think being a responsible pet parent is a 24-7-365 job, it turns out the American Kennel Club (AKC) has declared September as “Responsible Dog Ownership” month. We suspect that you’ve got all of this taken care of, but just in case, the AKC has a list of seven ways to celebrate the month…

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Preparing Your Pet for Natural Disasters

September 9, 2021

Between the never-ending fire season in California and storms everywhere else, natural disasters are on lots of peoples’ minds. If you’re a pet parent, in addition to yourself, you have your pet to think about. What can we do to prepare our pets in case of an emergency? Here are some quick tips: Crate and…

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what to do if we find a stray animal? with San Francisco Animal Care and Control

What to do if we find a stray animal? With San Francisco Animal Care and Control

August 18, 2021

Finding a stray animal can be a stressful thing. The animal might be scared, lost, hungry, cold, or injured. Knowing what to do could help this stray animal survive and if it is someone’s beloved pet, get the animal home. In this video, Michelle Barrera, Pet Camp’s Operation Manager, and perhaps the next Barbara Walters,…

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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