Pet Camp Blog

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Canine Good Citizenship

March 12, 2021

There may be a lack of good citizenship in Washington or under the Gilded Dome in San Francisco, but there’s plenty of good citizens at Pet Camp now that we are offering Canine Good Citizen testing! If your K9 is ready to demonstrate their civic readiness, give us a call at 415.282.0700 and set up…

Dogs Playing In The Rain

March 10, 2021

There is about a month left in California’s rainy season and if there is any hope of taking showers this Summer, we better hope for a lot more storms. But while the rain is needed, for many pet parents rain equates to slogging through puddles with your dog as you convince both of you that…

Saint Patrick’s Day Special Doggie Treats!

March 10, 2021

Sure, we could jump on the stereotypical band wagon and make a joke about green beer, but after a year of our local bars being closed, beer is nothing to joke about!  Instead, we’ll be offering special St. Patrick’s Day doggie treats made with corned beef and mashed potatoes. But if you happen to be…

One Year Later

March 9, 2021

It’s been almost a year since San Francisco issued its first Shelter in Place Order. There are so many things that could be said about the past 12 months, but we want to say “thanks.” Thanks for continuing to support Pet Camp and San Francisco’s other small businesses; for you new pet parents, thanks for…

Pet Camp is a Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor!

March 4, 2021

Did you know? Pet Camp is a Neighborhood Favorite! Thank you to all who voted for us. Join us and recommend Pet Camp on Nextdoor: 🐶 Main Campground | 🐱 Cat Safari

Which dog is best for your apartment?

March 3, 2021

I was looking over a blog post called “The Best Dog Breeds For Apartment Living” and was simply stunned by the list of dogs suggested by the post and the American Kennel Club (which the post says it took the list from). Let me start by saying there is nothing wrong with the dogs on…

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