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Halloween Safety Tips for Cat Owners in San Francisco

October 13, 2025

4 Halloween Safety Tips for Your Cat Because They Deserve More Treats Than Tricks   Halloween in San Francisco is full of color from trick-or-treaters in the Inner Sunset, to scary block parties in Noe Valley (only because you might trip on a stroller), to maybe one day again the Castro Halloween Party (oh please,…

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Enrichment Activities for Older Dogs at Pet Camp’s Ranger Station

October 6, 2025

Senior Dog Enrichment at Pet Camp’s Ranger Station A gray muzzle doesn’t mean the adventures have to stop. At Pet Camp’s Ranger Station, we design each day so senior pups can move comfortably, think creatively, and relax peacefully. Our A-B-C philosophy – Active, Brain, Calming – guides every activity and is paired with the Ranger…

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Is There a San Francisco Dog Day Care with Outdoor Play Space?

October 1, 2025

Why This Question Surprised Us I have to admit, I was a bit embarrassed when I learned that this question pops up on Reddit from time to time. Full disclosure: I’ve never been on Reddit and only have a vague understanding of what it is (but I suspect most of you already knew that). Why…

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Neighborhood Pet Store Day Featuring Bernal Beast

September 27, 2025

More Than a Pet Store: Meet the Team Behind San Francisco’s Beloved Bernal Beast High-quality products, cozy vibes, and always a friendly smile – these are just some of the reasons why San Francisco residents love shopping at Bernal Beast. For this year’s Neighborhood Pet Store Day, we’re continuing our efforts to build a stronger…

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St. Francis of Assisi, the Blessing of the Animals — and Why Pet Parents Are the Truly Blessed

September 24, 2025

The Spirit of St. Francis Every October, communities celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, with the Blessing of the Animals. In San Francisco, pets of every shape and size line up—tails wagging, whiskers twitching—to receive a blessing for health and happiness. But here at Pet Camp, we like to…

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The Complete Guide to Dog Boarding in San Francisco

September 17, 2025

The Complete Guide to Dog Boarding in San Francisco Back in the day, when people thought about boarding their dog, they thought about old school kennels with concrete floors and wire fences; places where dogs were “kept” while people traveled, but not places where dogs played, got training, worked on socialization skills or anything that…

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