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What Should I Consider When Choosing a Dog Boarding Facility in San Francisco?
TL;DR Good dog boarding comes down to a handful of things: where your dog actually sleeps, who’s on-site overnight, what the plan is if something goes wrong, whether dogs are grouped appropriately, and whether the price you’re quoted is the price you pay. Pet Camp’s overnight program runs out of the Main Campground with private…
It’s Not “Easy Money.” It’s Cat Care.
Cats Aren’t an Afterthought The other day, I was trolling the pet care Facebook discussion groups I belong to. Sadly, I have to admit I’m a member of about five of them – and that represents the full extent of my social media use. Anyway, one of the groups had a discussion about cat boarding.…
Teaching More Dogs More Tricks
Dog Training at Pet Camp San Francisco Pet Camp has been offering Camper Cadets Levels 1 and 2 for many years. These programs were designed as introductory dog training to get campers and pet parents started on the right foot when it comes to dog training: basic skills taught using only positive reinforcement. To be…
What Are the Best Options for Puppy Daycare in the Bay Area?
TL;DR Not all “Bay Area” puppy daycare searches turn up daycare that’s actually convenient for you. Look for age-appropriate play groups, real supervision, a structured day, and a tie-in to training — and be honest with yourself about the commute. Pet Camp’s puppy program runs out of our Main Campground in San Francisco, with three…
Friend or Employee?
We recently had a 7-plus-year employee resign by email, with no notice, because of a “change in personal circumstances.” Let me start by saying this: I understand that personal circumstances change. I understand that sometimes those changes require leaving a job. I even understand that, occasionally, life changes so quickly or so dramatically that someone…
Congratulations, Virginia!
Congratulations, Virginia: A Lifetime of Service to Animals Continues Long-time Pet Camp campers know that Virginia started Pet Camp way back in 1997. She started with a single location, what we now call the Main Campground, using only the lower level of the building, caring for both dogs and cats, and sleeping at the building…
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