--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Benicia, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/benicia/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Areas we serve](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/) - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-county/) - Benicia # Dog and cat boarding near Benicia Happy Paws Kennels is about 56 minutes from Benicia, 37.9 miles by Interstate 680 and Interstate 80. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs from $52 a night (2026 rates) and cats in towers at $35 a night. Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Benicia at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 56 minutes, 37.9 miles by way of I-80 and I-680 - People about 27,000 - Households about 11,100 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 5,000 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 3,600 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 69.5% - Households with children about 27.6% - Adults who are veterans about 6.3% - Residents who moved in the past year about 10.1% - ZIP codes 94510 ### Local notes for pet owners in Benicia - Phenix Dog Park is inside Benicia Community Park; city rules require dogs to display a current license, male dogs to be neutered, and no females in heat. [City of Benicia - Phenix Dog Park](https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp?SEC=2F5E997F-EEC4-4FEF-82ED-0DE31BB90068) Sources: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic)](https://project-osrm.org/); pet households = ACS households x AVMA 2024 shares (an estimate, not a count). Drive time is free-flow and runs slow on Midway Road; allow extra time. Benicia is a small waterfront city with an older, higher-income population, and the drive to the kennel starts on its own streets before it joins the freeways. ## Quick facts - About 56 minutes and 37.9 miles from Benicia - I-680 for 9.2 miles, I-80 for 19.2 - Cats and dogs both welcome ## From the waterfront to Midway Road The route leaves Benicia on streets such as East 2nd Street, Panorama Drive and Rose Drive, then runs 9.2 miles on Interstate 680 and 19.2 on Interstate 80 before the last stretch on Midway Road. The 56-minute estimate is free-flow, and it is the longest on this list for a Solano County city. Since the drive is close to an hour each way, the afternoon window, 2:00 to 5:00 PM, suits a trip heading east, and the drive makes the most sense for a stay of a week or more. ## A settled city Benicia has about 26,700 residents in about 11,100 households. The median age is about 45, the median household income about $121,000 and the median home value about $810,000. About 70 percent of households own their home and about 28 percent have children. National AVMA shares suggest about 5,000 dog households and 3,600 cat households, an estimate. Settled households with older pets and a few cats are common, so the [cattery](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) and the [senior dog page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) are the most useful links here. ## Parks, shelter and licenses Phenix Dog Park is inside Benicia Community Park, and city rules there require dogs to display a current license. Solano County Animal Care is the animal shelter for Benicia. Whatever you use locally, keep the rabies certificate current: dogs need it to be licensed and it is the first record the kennel needs. ## Long stays suit Benicia owners From 14 nights the nightly price drops to $65 in First Class, $53 in Business Class and $47 in Economy. Cats are $35. Medications are given at no extra charge and walks are included. ## What a stay includes The nightly rate covers the run, a Kuranda bed and blankets, house food or your own at no charge, medications and walks. Dogs choose between a heated or air-conditioned inside space and an outside area through a doggie door, and there is a large grass field and fenced play areas. Cats have individual four-level towers with their own litter box and blanket. Balance is paid at pick-up, and drop-off and pick-up run every day from 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Tours run daily from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, no appointment. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [City of Benicia - parks and dog park rules](https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/index.asp?SEC=2F5E997F-EEC4-4FEF-82ED-0DE31BB90068) - [Solano County Animal Care](https://www.solanocounty.gov/depts/sheriff/animalcare/gi.asp) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-county/) - [Vallejo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vallejo/) - [Boarding a senior dog](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) - [Intact dogs welcome](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/intact-dogs/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Three kennel classes, 2026 prices ### First Class kennel 6 x 8 ft inside · 48 + 72 sq ft in/out Fits extra large dogs, two or three large dogs, or a whole litter of Chihuahuas. $72 1 dog, per night Each additional dog sharing $61 · military or 14+ nights $65 ### Business Class kennel 5 x 6 ft inside · 30 + 60 sq ft in/out Fits a pair of large dogs, or one who doesn't like to share. $59 1 dog, per night Each additional dog sharing $50 · military or 14+ nights $53 ### Economy Class kennel 4 x 4 ft inside · 16 + 48 sq ft in/out Fits several small or medium dogs, or one large dog. $52 1 dog, per night Each additional dog sharing $44 · military or 14+ nights $47 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate. All-inclusive: no extra charge for special feedings, medications or walks. ## Price your stay Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## Other towns nearby - [Cordelia](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/cordelia/) - [Dixon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/) - [Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/) - [Fairfield](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/fairfield/) - [Suisun City](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/suisun-city/) - [Travis AFB](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/travis-afb/) - [Rio Vista](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-vista/) - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-county/) - [Areas we serve](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love boarding my dog there because on vacation I know he'll be safe. Well treated heat and AC all is good. They send me photos of them and they're very very friendly staff. I highly recommend HAPPY PAWS to anyone. Marc B., Google review, August 2026 I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 Answers ## Benicia questions Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### How far is Benicia from Happy Paws? About 37.9 miles, 56 minutes without traffic, via Interstate 680 and Interstate 80. ### Does the kennel take older pets? Yes. Medications are given at no extra charge, and every run has a Kuranda bed. ### Do you take intact dogs? Yes, neutered or intact, all breeds.