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Cat Man Do – How to Keep Your Cat Active in San Francisco

January 22, 2021

Nope, not a typo. We all know there’s a difference between Kathmandu and what a Cat Man Do (or Cat Man Does if we’re being grammar sticklers). Frankly, it’s almost endless what a Cat (Man) Can Do. As a quick editorial aside: PLEASE, we know that there are some who believe if we say Cat…

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Does The Idea of Social Capital Apply to Dogs?

January 20, 2021

Social capital is the idea that groups do better when there is trust among the members of the group.  The basic idea is that through trust in others and confidence that others are not out to “get you” everyone in the group benefits; people have better connections with others, society improves because people trust others…

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Canine Enrichment Counselor

January 15, 2021

Pet Camp, San Francisco’s most award-winning pet care lodging and day care facility, is looking for experienced dog handlers to join our Canine Enrichment Counselor team. Under direct supervision of our Canine Enrichment Coordinator, the enrichment team provides a variety of specially-tailored activities to our canine campers who don’t fit the traditional model of group…

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Pet Camp Isn’t Walmart

January 14, 2021

Just in case you were wondering, Pet Camp is not Walmart. We’re not the largest private employer in the United States, we’ve never locked employees in one of our buildings overnight (though a counselor does spend the night at the Main Campground), and we’ve always offered comprehensive health care with a contribution that the counselors…

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Pandemic Pup or Friend for Life?

December 1, 2020

One of the few positive things from the pandemic – ok, maybe the only really positive thing – has been the uptick of pet adoptions. Rescues and shelters around the country are reporting record placements and many are experiencing a “shortage” of adoptable pets. Unfortunately, the positive change may not be long lasting. According to…

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Puppy Socialization at Pet Camp

November 24, 2020

Got a new puppy or know someone who couldn’t resist and has a new puppy? Our weekly Puppy Socialization sessions will ensure that your puppy or your friend’s puppy become healthy and happy dogs. Pawfect solution so that your dog and theirs can play together in the future! What’s Pet Camp’s Puppy Socialization? A Puppy…

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