Pet Camp Blog

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July 17th – Christmas in July Party!

June 29, 2018

July’s doggie day care party is on Tuesday, July 17th. This month’s party is Christmas in July! There will be an ugly sweater contest (yes, for both you and your camper), a visit from Santa Paws, a snow ball fight & a special take home Christmas ornament. Your camper can join in the fun for…

July 15th – Pet Fire Safety Day!

June 29, 2018

Join the San Francisco Fire Department in the Pet Camp Savannah Sunday, July 15th from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. There will be a fire truck, fire fighters, lots of information about pet fire safety, and treats for humans & pups. Reserve free tickets for you and your family now! We’ll also have a raffle in which 100%…

Should the USDA Regulate Animal Shelters and Rescue Groups?

June 20, 2018

In April, The Washington Post ran a story saying that 86 “rescue and advocacy groups” had been purchasing dogs and puppies at auctions.  The Post reported that since 2009, these groups have spent $2.68 million buying 5,761 dogs.  Needless to say, this story created a fury within the pet community and raised such questions as: “What? Are…

Pet Camp Luau – June 19th!

June 13, 2018

Aloha campers! Soft breezes, drinks with umbrellas, the sound of lapping waves – sounds like an idyllic day of doggie day care at Pet Camp!  Oh, you thought we were planning your next tropical vacation?  Sorry about that, we’re just getting ready for Pet Camp’s next doggie day care party. Join us for doggie day…

Marmalade Falls Short

June 8, 2018

It’s simply too close to call. Sure the votes have been counted, but there’s bound to be some hanging chad on a ballot or two and someone clearly meant to write in Marmalade instead of Angela, Jane, London or Mark. Can you even remember who you put in 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice anyway? Time…

New Ranger Program!

June 8, 2018

Is your camper less of a dog’s dog and more of a people or activity dog? You know the type: needs to be challenged mentally and physically, but really isn’t all that interested in playing with other dogs. Maybe your dog loves to play, but just playing isn’t enough. Pet Camp’s new K9 Enrichment Specialist…

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