--- title: Dog Daycare Near Elmira, CA, $38 a Day | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/dog-day-care/ 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/) - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) - Dog day care for Elmira commuters # Dog day care for Elmira commuters Happy Paws Kennels is about 20 minutes from Elmira, 9.4 miles by Highway 113 and Hawkins Road. Day care is $38 a day on the 2026 rates, and Buy 10 get 12 is $380 for 12 days. $38 a day, $32 each additional dog sharing a kennel (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Elmira at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 20 minutes, 9.4 miles by way of Highway 113 - People about 320 - Households about 150 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 70 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 50 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 26.7% - Households with children about 26.7% - Adults who are veterans about 17.3% - ZIP codes 95625, 95687 ### Local notes for pet owners in Elmira - Animal control for unincorporated Solano County is reached through the Solano County Sheriff dispatch line, (707) 421-7090. [City of Vallejo - Animal Sheltering](https://www.cityofvallejo.net/residents/city_services/animal_care_services/animal_sheltering) 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. Elmira is a small unincorporated community between Dixon and Vacaville, with about 146 households. The kennel is a short drive from there. ## Quick facts - About 20 minutes, 9.4 miles from Elmira - $38 a day, $7 an hour up to the daily rate - Second dog sharing a kennel $32 a day - Drop-off 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM ## The country road from Elmira The drive uses Highway 113 for about 4 miles and Hawkins Road, and ends on Midway Road. The estimate is about 20 minutes, or around 40 minutes of driving for a day care day. ## A very small place The Census counts about 319 people in 146 households in Elmira, with a median age of 29 and about 73 percent of households renting. National shares suggest around 70 homes with a dog. It is an estimate, not a count of dogs. Elmira is part of unincorporated Solano County. Animal control there goes through the Solano County Sheriff dispatch line, (707) 421-7090, and dogs over four months need a Solano County license. ## Prices One dog is $38 a day. Hourly visits are $7 an hour up to $38. A second dog from the same home is $32 a day. Four days is 4 x $38 = $152, and the Buy 10 get 12 package gives 12 days for $380, which is two days free. | Day care | 2026 rates | | --- | --- | | One dog, per day | $38 | | One dog, per hour | $7 (up to $38) | | Each additional dog sharing | $32 | | Package, one dog, 12 days | $380 | | Package, two dogs per kennel | $700 | ## Before the first day The kennel keeps rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza records on file for every dog. Upload them to your account or bring a copy. If the influenza booster is still due, the first dose is accepted and the booster follows 3 to 4 weeks later. A boarding agreement is signed once. See the [vaccination page](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/). ## Neighbors on the same road Dixon is five minutes from the kennel and Vacaville about 21. Compare the [Dixon day care page](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/dog-day-care/) and the [Vacaville day care page](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/) for the nearest towns. ### 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 shares](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Solano County dog licensing (DocuPet)](https://solanocounty.docupet.com/en_US/licensing) ### 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 - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) - [Dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) - [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) - [Dog day care for Dixon commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Vacaville commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Day care prices **Dog day care (2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026)** | Dog day care | Price | | --- | --- | | 1 dog, per day | $38 | | Each additional dog sharing a kennel, per day | $32 | | Hourly, 1 dog (capped at the daily rate) | $7 an hour | | Buy 10, get 12 package, 1 dog per kennel | $380 | | Buy 10, get 12 package, 2 dogs per kennel | $700 | 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/). ## The same service in nearby towns - [Dog day care for Woodland commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Allendale commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/allendale/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Hartley commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/hartley/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for UC Davis commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/uc-davis/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for El Macero commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Dixon commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/dog-day-care/) - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) ## 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 ## Dog day care for Elmira commuters 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 Elmira from the kennel? About 9.4 miles and 20 minutes without traffic. ### What is the day care price? $38 a day for one dog, or $7 an hour up to $38, on the 2026 rates. ### Can two dogs share a day care kennel? Yes. The second dog is $32 a day.