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Giardia in Dogs: What You Need To Know
I don’t often go to the dog parks in San Francisco. Part of the reason I don’t go is that I’m spoiled enough to take my dogs to work with me every day, part of the reason is time (or the lack thereof), and part of the reason is the dog park itself (this was…
Dog Parks and Bars: More In Common Than You Might Think
The other week I attended the 5th annual Owners’ of Doggie Day Care Convention (often referred to as the ODD Ball). It’s three days of discussions of best practices as well as presentations by pet care professionals and other experts. This year one of the presenters was Michael Shikashio of Complete Canines, LLC. Most of…
Valentine’s Day at Pet Camp 2019
If your pet is spending the year’s most romantic holiday with us, you’re in luck! For just $10, your pet can celebrate Valentine’s Day in style. This year’s party includes a kissing booth, paper valentines, treats, and a take-home mailbox full of love! All proceeds benefit the shelter at San Francisco Animal Care and Control. …
An Educated Pet Parent is Pet Camp’s Best Customer
Growing up in the Garden State, I often heard Sy Syms say “An educated consumer is our best customer.” I’m not sure that his stores, SYMS and Filene’s Basement, ended up filing for bankruptcy speaks to the quality of the stores or the quality of his educational efforts (or of course something else.) But frankly,…
Wild New Year’s Eve story proves Mastiffs aren’t Great Guard Dogs
Most of you know that I have four teenage kids (18-year old triplets and a 16-year old.) I’m well aware that the drinking age is now 21, but I’m not quite naive enough to think this means that kids won’t imbibe when the opportunity and occasion present itself (such as a New Year’s Eve party.) …
Politics and Business: How to Treat the Relationship on Social Media
Right before Christmas, on the day the partial government shutdown started, we posted something on our Facebook page asking WTF was going on in Washington, D.C. Someone who liked our page (though I don’t think is a client), took umbrage at our post for not supporting the President and said she was through with Pet…
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
2019 Certificate of Recognition – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Assemblyman David Chiu
2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Mayor London Breed
2019 Certificate of Honor – Meadow Opening | San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton
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The White House Blog
2013 Talking with… The proprietor of a camp for cats and dogs
J Weekly
2012 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of Pet Boarding Facility
2011 Best of the Bay Editors Picks
2010 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best Pet Boarding Facility
SFGate.com
2008 Best of Bay Winner
2007 Check Out Pet Camp as Featured on the Today Show
today.com Ebbies 2007 Award Winner, Small Business Category
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
Certificate of Honor 2006
Most Innovative Entrepreneur 2006
1st Green Award (Retailer of the Year)
Pet Product News 2006
Small Business of the Year 2005
Most Improved Commercial Recycler of 2004
Best of the Bay 2001
Best of San Francisco 1999
SF Weekly