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PacBell Turns 25!
Next month we’ll celebrate the April 11, 2000, home opener of PacBell Park when the Giants took on the Dodgers. At about the 7th inning stretch of that momentous occasion, Liam, Johanna and Sydney (our soon to be 25-year-old triplets) were born. You’re probably thinking, “all very interesting” and “congratulations on the kids” and “so…
Kids, San Francisco, and School Fundraisers
Pet Camp opened in 1997. As the owner of a small business, I know how hard (and rewarding) it can be to run a small business, and I suspect any business in San Francisco. As a father of 4 now 20 -something year old kids, I also know how hard (and again how rewarding) it…
The Lonely Pup: How Doggie Daycare Eases “Separation Anxiety”
If you’ve ever left your puppy alone for a long workday, only to come home to shredded pillows, excessive barking complaints, or a sad, anxious pup, you’re not alone. Many pet parents label this behavior as “separation anxiety.” We’re not a big fan of pet parents using this term – it really should be a…
Your Dog Didn’t Age Out of Doggie Day Care
Your Dog Didn’t Age Out of Doggie Day Care — Your Dog Aged Out of Your Doggie Day Care! We hear it all the time: “My dog loved doggie day care when they were younger, but now they just don’t seem to enjoy it anymore.” Or “I was told my senior dog isn’t a good…
Resource Guarding & Aggression: Can Your Dog Still Go to Day Care?
Can Dogs That Resource Guard Thrive at Daycare or Overnight Care? This is another blog digging deeper into the issues of dog aggression and which types of aggression can and cannot be handled at a dog day care or overnight care facility. In case you missed our prior blogs on this topic, you can read…
Why Senior Dogs Need Day Care as Much as Puppies: How Pet Camp’s Pioneer Program Supports Their Health and Well-being
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…
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
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
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