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New Year, New Tricks – Introducing Pet Camp’s Trick of the Month

December 23, 2025

Ready to learn a new trick? Or two? Or maybe even TWELVE? It’s a new year and we’ve got some new tricks up our sleeves! We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new enrichment session launching January 5th, 2026: Pet Camp’s Trick of the Month Starting January 5th, 2026, campers attending K9 Enrichment Day and Overnight…

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Pet Camp to the Rescue AGAIN – The Delaware Sequel!

December 15, 2025

Fresh off saving the American economy a billion dollars a year, Pet Camp is back in its Underdog role—this time swooping in to rescue Delaware dog parents from potentially massive daily fines. How massive? Well, if we borrow from Europe, try $579 a day or $211,335 a year per pet parent. Here’s what’s going on.  PETA (no, not People Eating Tasty Animals—the other PETA: People for the…

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Holiday Travel? Prepare Your Pet for Overnight Boarding in Advance

December 4, 2025

A little prep now means a smoother, happier holiday for your pet! The holidays are one of our busiest and most joyful times of year between our campers, cookies, and all kinds of tail wags! Here are a few tips from our Pet Camp counselors to ensure a smooth transition between boarding drop-off and playcation…

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Tips for Training Your Dog Before Holiday Guests Arrive

November 18, 2025

The holidays bring so much joy — twinkly lights, festive treats, and long-awaited gatherings. But for our four-legged family members, the season can also come with a swirl of commotion. New faces, tempting kitchen smells, sudden doorbell rings, and the general buzz of celebration can leave even the most easygoing pet feeling a little overwhelmed.…

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Can Pet Camp Save the U.S. Economy? Maybe!

October 29, 2025

Is it possible for Pet Camp to save the U.S. Economy? Maybe! And if not, we can at least save it over a billion dollars a year — well, sort of.  According to the October 2025 issue of Pet Age magazine, America’s dog parents spent more than $1 billion last year on “dog waste management.”…

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6 Foods That Are Dangerous or Toxic For Your Cat

October 22, 2025

6 Holiday Foods That Are Dangerous or Toxic For Your Cat   The holidays in San Francisco are all about cozy gatherings and that unmistakable foggy charm. Between sourdough stuffing, Dungeness crab feasts, and the scent of Ghirardelli chocolate desserts wafting through the air, our city’s kitchens are full of tempting aromas. But while you’re…

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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