Pet Camp Blog

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Why Senior Dogs Need Day Care as Much as Puppies: How Pet Camp’s Pioneer Program Supports Their Health and Well-being

February 5, 2025

When we think about dog day care, our minds often gravitate toward the boundless energy of puppies, playing and socializing with their peers. However, senior dogs also benefit from the structured environment, stimulation, and care provided at dog day care facilities. Just like puppies, senior dogs need regular exercise, mental stimulation, and socialization to keep…

Pet Camp: 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave

January 29, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Pet Camp has been named a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave business! This prestigious recognition is especially meaningful to us, as it highlights the trust and support we’ve received from our amazing community. You might be thinking – wasn’t Pet Camp named a Neighborhood Fave in 2023 too? And you…

CareCredit Expands to Pet Paradise for Non-Veterinary Uses: A Closer Look

January 22, 2025

Let me start with a shout out to CareCredit.  For many years CareCredit has provided a financial safety net to pet parents facing the heart wrenching decision of knowing that their pet needed medical care and that their wallet and credit cards were empty and maxed out.  This safety net is probably responsible for many…

Introducing Pet Camp’s “Pioneer Package” for Senior Dogs: Keeping Your Older Dog Happy, Active, and Engaged

January 10, 2025

At Pet Camp, we believe that every dog, no matter their age, deserves to feel loved, engaged, and active. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Pioneer Package—a special program designed specifically for senior dogs who might otherwise age out of traditional dog day care and overnight care facilities. As dogs grow older, their needs…

Can Leash Reactive Dogs Attend Dog Daycare or Overnight Care?

December 13, 2024

Can Leash Reactive Dogs Succeed at Dog Day Care or Overnight Care? The other week, we posted a long blog discussing the things a pet parent might mean when they say their dog aggressive or reactive. What Is Leash Reactivity in Dogs? One of the aggressive or reactive behaviors we discussed was leash aggression or leash…

Shop Pet-Friendly Gifts From Small Bay Area Businesses This Holiday Season

December 5, 2024

Hi everpawdy! Campy here, and I am SO excited for the Howl-o-days! With the gift-giving season approaching, we have your back when it comes to finding the perfect pet-friendly gifts for your furry companions. The Bay Area is home to many small businesses offering unique, pet-friendly products – from handmade pet accessories to all-natural treats.…

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