--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near El Macero, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/ 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/) - [Yolo County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo-county/) - El Macero # Dog and cat boarding near El Macero Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes and 14 miles from El Macero, on I-80 west and Highway 113 south. Dogs board from $52 a night and cats from $35 on the 2026 rates. Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## El Macero at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 21 minutes, 14.4 miles by way of I-80 and Highway 113 - People about 800 - Households about 360 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 160 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 120 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 94.7% - Households with children about 13.1% - Adults who are veterans about 10.4% - Residents who moved in the past year about 8.7% - ZIP codes 95618 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. El Macero is a small, high-income community east of Davis where the median age is 64 and almost every home is owner-occupied. The drive is short and mostly on freeway, which suits owners who plan carefully. ## Quick facts - About 14.4 miles and 21 minutes - I-80 for 8.7 miles, Highway 113 for 4.1 - Median age 64.3 - Median household income $227,500 ## Fast route, two highways The routing uses I-80 for about 8.7 miles and Highway 113 south for about 4.1, totaling 14.4 miles; the crow-flies distance is 11.3 miles. Free-flow time is about 21 minutes. Midway is a slow country road, so the last stretch adds time. ## A distinctive community El Macero has about 800 residents in 360 households. Median age is 64.3 years, 95 percent of homes are owner-occupied, 91 percent are single-family, and the median home was built in 1977. Median household income is about $227,500 and median home value about $1,296,900. Only 13 percent of households have children under 18. AVMA shares suggest about 160 dog homes and 120 cat homes. ## Senior pets and long trips If a trip runs 14 nights or more, the rate drops. A stay of 14 nights or more qualifies for the reduced rate: $47 Economy, $53 Business Class, $65 First Class on the 2026 rates. For stays beyond four weeks, a card on file is charged every two weeks in advance. Medications are given at no extra charge, and walks are part of the nightly rate. Read [long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) for details. ## Cats and small pets too A cat stays in its own four-level tower with a litter box and blanket for $35 a night. Birds, rabbits and other small pets can board; please ask about price, and we may ask you to bring their cage. Our [Davis page](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/) covers the neighboring city. ## Check-in and the hours Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day, with a break from 11:30 to 2:00. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. At arrival leave your pet in the car; staff carry belongings in and walk your pet inside. See the [hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) for the closed holidays. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [AVMA - 2024 pet ownership and demographics](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines) - [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data](https://project-osrm.org/) - [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 - [Yolo County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo-county/) - [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/) ## 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/). ## More for El Macero families - [### Cat boarding near El Macero](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/cat-boarding/) - [### Dog day care for El Macero commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/dog-day-care/) ## Other towns nearby - [Yolo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo/) - [Monument Hills](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/monument-hills/) - [Dunnigan](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dunnigan/) - [Clarksburg](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/clarksburg/) - [Davis](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/) - [Winters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/) - [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/) - [Esparto](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/esparto/) - [Yolo County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo-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) This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my... Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026 Clean and well organized, with a friendly, helpful staff. Our two pitties love their periodic "vacation" stays at Happy Paws! We live an hour away, but it's well worth the drive. Highly recommended. Tim N., Google review, April 2026 Answers ## El Macero 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 El Macero from Happy Paws? About 14 miles and 21 minutes by I-80 and Highway 113. ### Is there a long-stay rate? Yes, from the 14th night: $47, $53 or $65 depending on the run. ### Can I board a bird? Yes. Please ask about price and whether to bring a cage.