--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Esparto, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/esparto/ 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/) - Esparto # Dog and cat boarding near Esparto Happy Paws Kennels is about 44 minutes from Esparto, 29.8 miles with 17.6 on Interstate 505 and 4 on Highway 16. Dogs stay from $52 a night and cats at $35 a night 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) ## Esparto at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 44 minutes, 29.8 miles by way of I-505 and Highway 16 - People about 3,700 - Households about 1,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 480 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 340 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 79% - Households with children about 37.5% - Adults who are veterans about 3.7% - Residents who moved in the past year about 14.7% - ZIP codes 95627 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. Esparto is the main town of the Capay Valley, and because the trip takes close to 45 minutes each way, it helps to plan it around a single morning or afternoon window. ## Quick facts - About 44 minutes and 29.8 miles each way - Plan around the 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM windows - Boarding agreement completed once, online or in person ## The Capay Valley drive The trip follows Highway 16 out of the valley, joins Interstate 505 for 17.6 miles and finishes on Midway Road. It is one of the longer drives on our Yolo County list, so the practical advice is to leave early for a 7:30 AM drop-off or choose the 2:00 PM window. If the long drive is the main worry, schedule pick-up on the way home from your trip and skip the extra back-and-forth. Check-out is by 11:30 AM. ## A valley community Esparto has about 3,700 residents in about 1,050 households, with about 37 percent having children and 79 percent owning their home. By national AVMA shares about 480 households have a dog and 340 a cat, an estimate. The valley is farm and orchard country. Ask early for holiday weekends, since holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off. ## Choosing the right run Dogs from Esparto often come from large yards. Business Class (5x6 ft inside, $59 a night) suits a larger dog, and First Class (6x8 ft, $72) fits an extra-large dog or two or three large dogs. Every run has a doggie door to its outdoor space. The rabies record you need for a dog license is the same one the kennel asks for. ## Get a look first A tour is a good use of one trip: any day, 9 to 11 AM or 2 to 4 PM, no appointment. The [tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) describes the route. ## Booking from the Capay Valley Request a stay online or by phone at 707-678-6600, and the kennel confirms every reservation. Because the trip is long, upload vaccine records ahead of time so check-in goes quickly. Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella; cats need rabies and FVRCP, all good through the last day of the stay. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. ## Holiday stays Stays that begin within 7 days before or after a major holiday need a 50 percent non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off. Canceling 7 or more days ahead turns the deposit into account credit; under 7 days it is forfeited. For a long valley drive, settle the dates early and call to confirm. The kennel is closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and the other major holidays. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [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/) - [Winters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/) - [Madison](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/madison/) - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) ## 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 Esparto families - [### Cat boarding near Esparto](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/esparto/cat-boarding/) ## Other towns nearby - [Madison](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/madison/) - [West Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/west-sacramento/) - [Knights Landing](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/knights-landing/) - [UC Davis](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/uc-davis/) - [El Macero](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/) - [Yolo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo/) - [Monument Hills](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/monument-hills/) - [Dunnigan](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dunnigan/) - [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) 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 Just picked up my pup Loki from a 4 day stay, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. We cannot be more happy with the level of care and pictures uploaded while we were away. Loki even got a bath before pick up! Which I highly recommend. We plan to use them whenever we have the need. Kevin G., Google review, January 2026 Answers ## Esparto 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 does it take to get here from Esparto? About 44 minutes for 29.8 miles, via Highway 16, Interstate 505 and Midway Road. ### Can I drop off on a Sunday? Yes, seven days a week in the two windows, except a few holidays. ### Are medications and walks extra? No. Medications and walks are included in the nightly rate.