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Brexit, Who Cares? – the Brit’s Have a Million Dogs with Mental Health Disorders!

October 3, 2019

Sure the Brits are worried about Brexit, the economic wonks (yes, that’s a real word) around the world are cogitating about the potential economic impact of a hard Brexit and Boris Johnson doesn’t seem to ever have a good day. But we say stop the presses, as there is much more important news coming out…

Firing a Counselor: Right Thing To Do – Still A Miserable Experience

September 24, 2019

Last week I had to let a counselor go from Pet Camp. It was the first time in ages that I personally had to fire someone and, frankly, it sucked. It was the right thing to do – for both the counselor and Pet Camp – but it was still pretty miserable. I guess firing…

Unveiling the Meadow

September 18, 2019

Now that the dogs have beta tested the Meadow for a few months we thought it was time for the official “Ribbon Cutting.”   Think of this as the first dog pooping on the turf but for humans.   Frankly, since the Meadow (like everything else at Pet Camp) was built for pets we weren’t convinced that…

See You In Court…Or On Social Media

September 12, 2019

When I was younger, I remember hearing that a company had settled a lawsuit even though it looked like they had done nothing wrong.  I was told that companies often determined that it was simply less expensive to settle a lawsuit than to fight it.  Sadly, today the threat of “I’ll see you in court”…

Dog Kisses: Yum or Yuck?

September 3, 2019

Some people love dog kisses, some people hate them. Some people are ok with an occasional hand licking, while others think the full-face bath is the way to go. But is all that smooching good for you given what your dog eats and where that tongue has been? Dog saliva can carry microorganisms that can be…

Reduce San Francisco’s Traffic: Use the Pet Camp Express

August 27, 2019

If you’re a San Franciscan, you may already know that Uber and Lyft have agreed to charge you an extra 1.5 to 3.25% for each ride you take that starts in San Francisco. Uber and Lyft negotiated this surcharge with City leaders (even though you as the consumer will be the one actually paying the…

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