--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Fair Oaks, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/fair-oaks/ 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/) - Fair Oaks # Dog and cat boarding near Fair Oaks Happy Paws Kennels is about 56 minutes and 41 miles from Fair Oaks, via Madison Avenue or Sunset Avenue to 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) ## Fair Oaks at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 56 minutes, 41.4 miles by way of I-80 and Highway 113 and CR E2 - People about 33,000 - Households about 13,100 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 6,000 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 4,200 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 71.2% - Households with children about 24.7% - Adults who are veterans about 7.8% - Residents who moved in the past year about 10.4% - ZIP codes 95628 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. Fair Oaks has the highest median age (45.9) and one of the highest household incomes in the Sacramento metro group at about $117,000. A good number of pets there are senior pets with owners who plan their trips. ## Quick facts - About 41 miles and 56 minutes - Median age 45.9 - Median home value about $683,000 - 7.8 percent of adults are veterans ## A longer drive From Madison Avenue or Sunset Avenue, the route takes I-80 west for 29.8 miles, then Highway 113 south for 4.1 and a county road for 0.8. Total 41.4 miles, 34.5 as the crow flies, and about 56 minutes free-flow. This is a longer trip than from most places in this list, so we recommend a tour day and a longer stay. ## Who lives in Fair Oaks There are 13,099 households in the 95628 ZIP, 71 percent owner-occupied. About 25 percent have children, which is among the lowest shares. Median year built is 1977. Estimated pet homes are 5,960 dogs and 4,200 cats. About 2,080 adults are civilian veterans (7.8 percent). ## Making a long trip worth it If you drive nearly an hour each way, a stay of a week or more spreads the trip over more nights. Stays of 14 nights or more get the reduced rate: $65 in First Class, $53 in Business Class and $47 in Economy on the 2026 rates, the same as the military rate. Veterans, active duty and military families should ask about the [military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/). ## Seniors and routine Calm routines suit older animals. Drop-off windows are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, and walks are included. Read about [long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) if your trip is long. ## Tours and expectations Because the drive is close to an hour, take a tour first. You will see the dog runs, the cattery towers and the grounds in about half an hour, and you can ask how each pet's feeding and medication schedule would work. Tours run daily from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment. The [tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) has directions. ### 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 - [Sacramento County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento-county/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-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/). ## Other towns nearby - [Orangevale](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/orangevale/) - [Rancho Cordova](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rancho-cordova/) - [Folsom](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/folsom/) - [Galt](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/galt/) - [Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/) - [Elk Grove](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elk-grove/) - [Natomas](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/natomas/) - [Isleton](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/isleton/) - [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) 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 I love their great caring team. Highly recommended. Macielo S., Google review, October 2025 Answers ## Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks from Happy Paws? About 41 miles and 56 minutes, free-flow. ### Is there a discount for 14 nights? Yes. $65 First Class, $53 Business Class, $47 Economy on the 2026 rates. ### Can I tour before booking? Yes, daily at 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM.