Pet Camp Blog

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

Homeschoolers need socialization, and so do dogs!

December 19, 2018

There are lots of opinions about homeschooling kids. Some parents swear by it and some swear at it; thankfully this blog is not meant to persuade anyone of the pros or cons of homeschooling. Even the advocates of homeschooling agree that an important component of homeschool is ensuring adequate socialization. Sure, what “adequate” means and…

New Year’s Party!

December 19, 2018

On New Year’s Eve (when else?) we turn Pet Camp into Times Square. We decorate, break out the hats and noisemakers and ring in the New Year by dropping a tennis ball from the roof!

Christmas Dinner!

December 19, 2018

With Hanukkah so early this year the latkes are all but gone (and all that oil isn’t great for a camper’s G.I. system anyway), but Christmas dinner is just around the corner! We’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes and green beans for our K9 campers and salmon pate for the felines in the house.

Santa Paws!

December 19, 2018

If your camper is with us over Christmas all you need to do is purchase something in our retail area and we’ll gift wrap it and have Santa Paws deliver on Christmas Day. Even if you (or your camper) don’t celebrate Christmas or you think your camper is too materialistic, you might want to reconsider…

Don’t let your dog be S.A.D.

December 13, 2018

It’s that time of year when the days are short and the nights are long.  Even in sunny California (which granted San Francisco is not really part of) we’re seeing a lot less sun than we like.  In humans, this can result in a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (or S.A.D.). The Mayo Clinic  says…

Why We Care: Pet Camp Cares and how we give back

December 4, 2018

Last month we introduced Pet Camp Cares.  Since we opened way back in 1997, Pet Camp has been part of the San Francisco community. Virginia and I live in San Francisco, we raised our 4 kids in San Francisco, and of course, now Virginia works for the City and County of San Francisco.  All of…

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