--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Elk Grove, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elk-grove/ 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/) - [Sacramento County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento-county/) - Elk Grove # Dog and cat boarding near Elk Grove Happy Paws Kennels is about 48 minutes from Elk Grove, 38.2 miles by US 50, Interstate 80 and Highway 113. 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) ## Elk Grove at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 48 minutes, 38.2 miles by way of I-80 and US 50 and Highway 113 - People about 179,000 - Households about 56,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 25,000 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 17,800 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 73.8% - Households with children about 43.1% - Adults who are veterans about 5.1% - Residents who moved in the past year about 8.7% - ZIP codes 95624, 95757, 95758 ### Local notes for pet owners in Elk Grove - The Cosumnes Community Services District runs five fenced dog parks in Elk Grove: Oasis Park, Laguna Community Park, McConnell Park, Morse Community Park and Elk Grove Park, open dawn to dusk. [Cosumnes CSD - Dog Parks](https://cosumnescsd.gov/315/Dog-Parks) - Oasis Park (8015 Poppy Ridge Road) and Morse Community Park (5540 Bellaterra Drive) have separate small-dog areas, agility equipment and drinking fountains with wash-down areas. [Cosumnes CSD - Dog Parks](https://cosumnescsd.gov/315/Dog-Parks) 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. Elk Grove is a young, growing suburb with many large households, and about 43 percent of households have children. ## Quick facts - About 48 minutes and 38.2 miles from Elk Grove - Shared runs for two or three dogs from one home - First Class runs hold two or three large dogs ## Through Sacramento and out Highway 113 From Elk Grove the route crosses Sacramento on US 50 and Interstate 80, then follows Highway 113 for the last stretch toward Dixon. The estimate is 48 minutes without traffic, and the Sacramento section is the part that can change it. Owners who start early, before 7:30 or so, usually arrive with time to spare for the 7:30 to 11:30 AM window. The afternoon window runs from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up costs half of the nightly fee. ## A suburb of big households Elk Grove has about 179,200 residents in about 55,600 households, with a median household income of about $126,000. About 43 percent of households have children under 18, and about 74 percent own their homes. National AVMA shares suggest about 25,300 dog households and 17,900 cat households, an estimate. For a home with more than one dog, a [multi-dog stay](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) in a First Class run (6x8 ft inside, about 72 sq ft outside) costs $72 for the first dog and $61 for each additional dog sharing, on the 2026 rates. ## Elk Grove dog parks The Cosumnes Community Services District runs five fenced dog parks in Elk Grove: Oasis Park, Laguna Community Park, McConnell Park, Morse Community Park and Elk Grove Park, open from dawn to dusk. Oasis Park, at 8015 Poppy Ridge Road, and Morse Community Park, at 5540 Bellaterra Drive, have separate small-dog areas. A good run the morning of drop-off helps dogs settle, though the kennel has its own large fenced play areas and grass field. ## Long drives and long stays With a drive of nearly an hour, a longer stay makes the trip worthwhile. From 14 nights the rate drops to $65, $53 or $47 a night depending on the run, and cats stay for $35 a night. Stays over four weeks are charged to the card on file every two weeks. ## Booking and arrival Stays are requested online and confirmed by the kennel. On arrival, leave your pet in the car; staff carry belongings and walk your pet in. Bring one toy and a slow-feeder bowl if your dog uses one. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [Cosumnes CSD - Dog parks](https://cosumnescsd.gov/315/Dog-Parks) - [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 - [Sacramento County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento-county/) - [Two or more dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) - [First Class kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/first-class-kennel/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/) ## 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 - [Natomas](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/natomas/) - [Isleton](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/isleton/) - [Lemon Hill](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/lemon-hill/) - [Parkway](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/parkway/) - [Rosemont](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rosemont/) - [Arden-Arcade](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/arden-arcade/) - [Florin](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/florin/) - [La Riviera](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/la-riviera/) - [Sacramento County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento-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 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 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 Answers ## Elk Grove 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 long is the drive from Elk Grove? About 48 minutes for 38.2 miles, without traffic. ### Can three dogs share one run? A First Class run is built for two or three large dogs. Ask when you book. ### Does the kennel offer day care for Elk Grove dogs? Yes, $38 a day. With a 48-minute drive, an overnight stay is often more practical.