Pet Camp Blog

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Dog Flu in the Bay Area

January 17, 2018

Last week the story broke about dog flu, or canine influenza virus (CIV), affecting 2 dogs in the South Bay. Since then, more cases of suspected (but so far not confirmed) dog flu have been reported.  Of course, we’re relieved that the vast majority of the impacted dogs seem to be on their way to…

Pet Camp Express Driver

January 17, 2018

Love driving? Love Dogs and Cats? Become a driver for Pet Camp! Pet Camp, San Francisco’s premier dog and cat lodging facility, is looking for a safe, caring, and friendly dog and cat lover to drive our vehicles to bring dogs and cats to and from Pet Camp. As the most award-winning pet care facility…

Front Desk

January 17, 2018

Pet Camp is looking for an extraordinary pet and “pet parent” pro to join our front desk team! Pet Camp is San Francisco’s ORIGINAL and most honored pet lodging facility, proudly serving the dogs and cats of the Bay Area for almost 20 years! Our front desk counselors are responsible for upholding our solid reputation…

The Price of Loyalty

January 4, 2018

Last month one of the counselors went to put fuel in one of the Pet Camp Express Vehicles.  Unfortunately, she put regular gasoline into our diesel vehicle and then proceeded to drive it to do all her morning pick-ups and drop offs.  The damage was extensive – $8,000 extensive!  The question then became what to…

Have A Pet Safe Holiday Season!

December 19, 2017

The winter holidays are a wonderful time of year, filled with family, friends, festive decorations, and amazing food.  Sadly, not everything that makes the holidays so wonderful for us is good for our pets.  We know that Pet Camp is all set up to be pet-safe for the holidays, but just in case your camper…

5 Toxic Holiday Plants!

December 15, 2017

It’s the time of year when we decorate our homes with all sorts of wonderful plants.  These plants bring color and fragrance to our homes making a joyous time of year even more wonderful.  That said, some of the most common holiday plants are not so wonderful for your pet. There are 5 common holiday plants…

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