Pet Camp Blog

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

Free Money! Yes, we mean it.

June 8, 2019

Did you know that when you refer a new camper to Pet Camp we’ll send you a $50 Pet Camp gift card?   Refer one client you get $50; refer 10 and we’ll send you $500! Cha-ching — that’s Camper Cash. Keep referring campers and we’ll keep sending you gift cards. Check out Camper Cash…

Introducing: The Pet Camp Meadow

May 30, 2019

About 3 years ago we started to think about the need to make some significant changes to the Main Campground.  Some of the changes were necessitated by the basic wear and tear that over 100 dogs a day over 20 years place on a building. We knew we needed new campsites. Our radiant heat system…

Dog Book Clubs – Yup You Read that Right

May 28, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, your dog is not having a kickback at the dog park on Thursday nights but rather meeting up for his monthly book club meeting. That’s right, nearly 56% of dogs between the ages of 4 and 8 are members of book clubs.  Many even join book clubs as pups where they…

For Sale – A Pet Care Facility Near You

May 16, 2019

No, not Pet Camp, but it’s happening all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Last year one facility closed and another sold. Right now we know of two facilities in San Francisco that are actively being marketed (as opposed to those what will passively accept an offer), and a facility in Oakland recently announced they…

Got Pet Issues? Everyone Thinks They’re an Expert

May 8, 2019

Last weekend I was waiting to get my hair cut at the neighborhood place near my house (I know, you’re thinking you actually pay someone to cut your hair?). I’ve been going there for years and since it’s a neighborhood place you see the same people in there from time to time. This past weekend…

Dogs, Beards, and Bearded Dogs – Bacteria Study

May 8, 2019

I have not shaved since high school; yes, I’ve had a beard for more than 40 years.  I don’t think about my beard or shaving it or almost anything else about it. Well, maybe I should. According to a study out of Switzerland, men have more bacteria in their beards then dogs have on their…

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