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title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Florin, CA | Happy Paws Kennels
url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/florin/
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)
---

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# Dog and cat boarding near Florin

Happy Paws Kennels is about 45 minutes and 34.5 miles from Florin, by Elsie Avenue, Power Inn Road, US 50, I-80 and Highway 113. 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)

## Florin at a glance

- Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 45 minutes, 34.5 miles by way of I-80 and US 50 and Highway 113
- People about 50,000
- Households about 15,000
- Households with a dog (estimate) about 6,800
- Households with a cat (estimate) about 4,800
- Homes owned by the people living in them about 56.1%
- Households with children about 38%
- Adults who are veterans about 4.4%
- Residents who moved in the past year about 7.6%
- ZIP codes 95828, 95823

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.

Florin is a South Sacramento community of about 50,000 people and 15,000 households, mostly in the 95828 and 95823 ZIP codes. It is one of the largest places in the Sacramento set and has a younger population than most.

## Quick facts

- About 34.5 miles and 45 minutes
- Median age 35.4; 38 percent of households have children
- Start on Elsie Avenue or Power Inn Road
- House food, walks and medications included

## Florin's route

Most trips begin on Power Inn Road, Elsie Avenue or Golden State Highway, then use US 50 for 5.3 miles, I-80 for 15.7 and Highway 113 for 4.1. The total is 34.5 miles (22.7 as the crow flies) and about 45 minutes in free-flow conditions.

## Florin households

The Census counts 15,018 households, 56 percent owner-occupied, with a median income of about $71,100 and a median home value of about $386,900. Almost 64 percent of homes are single-family detached, and about 36 percent were built before 1980.

The estimate for pets is 6,830 dog homes and 4,820 cat homes. About 4.4 percent of adults are veterans, around 1,680 people.

## What a stay includes

The nightly price covers the run, the Kuranda bed and blankets, house food (grain-free kibble and wet food), walks and any medications. Bringing your own food costs nothing extra; bring it in the original bag with amounts written in cups.

Extras are optional: a Happy Pup Cup is $4.99, a Happy Lick Mat $4.99 and a Happy Pupsicle $7.99. See [Happy extras](https://happypawskennels.com/extras/).

## When to book

Holidays carry a deposit if the stay begins within 7 days before or after the holiday. Call 707-678-6600 to confirm. Details are on [holiday boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/holiday-boarding/).

## Day care between trips

Not every visit is overnight. Dog day care is $38 a day on the 2026 rates, with hourly pricing at $7 an hour up to the $38 daily cap, and a package that gives 12 days for the price of 10 ($380 for one dog). For Florin owners with a long workday and a bit of a drive, the package is the practical way to spread the trip over many visits. See [dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/).

### 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/)
- [Happy extras](https://happypawskennels.com/extras/)
- [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.

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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 Florin families

- [### Cat boarding near Florin](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/florin/cat-boarding/)

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- [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

## Florin 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/).

### What is the drive from Florin to Happy Paws?

About 45 minutes and 34.5 miles by free-flow routing.

### Are treats extra?

The Happy Pup Cup is $4.99, the lick mat $4.99 and the Pupsicle $7.99. They are optional.

### Do you board puppies?

Pets must be at least 16 weeks old before the first day of the stay.