--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Folsom, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/folsom/ 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/) - Folsom # Dog and cat boarding near Folsom Happy Paws Kennels is about 61 minutes and 47 miles from Folsom, via Blue Ravine 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) ## Folsom at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 61 minutes, 47.2 miles by way of US 50 and I-80 and Highway 113 - People about 84,000 - Households about 30,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 13,600 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 9,600 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 69.7% - Households with children about 37.3% - Adults who are veterans about 5.1% - Residents who moved in the past year about 14.1% - ZIP codes 95630, 95671 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. Folsom's median household income is about $139,800, and a median home value near $755,200. It is also one of the longest drives on these pages, just over an hour, so this trip is best for stays of a week or more. ## Quick facts - About 47 miles and 61 minutes - Median household income about $139,800 - 42 percent of homes built since 2000 - Day care also available ## Over an hour, by design Folsom's route passes Blue Ravine Road, Folsom Boulevard and East Bidwell Street onto US 50 for 22.5 miles, then I-80 west for 15.7 and Highway 113 for 4.1. Total 47.2 miles, 40.3 miles in a straight line. Free-flow time is 61 minutes, the top of our range. ## The Folsom household Folsom has 29,963 households in the 95630 and 95671 ZIPs. About 70 percent own, 37 percent have children, and the median home was built in 1997. Median gross rent is $2,352. Pet estimates are about 13,600 dog homes and 9,600 cat homes. These numbers are modeled from national averages. ## Why drive an hour? If you want a country setting on about ten acres, a large grass field and a run with a doggie door. Reviewers on Google give Happy Paws 4.9 stars from 133 reviews. Reviewers mention caring, friendly people and the cleanliness of the kennel, and Google reviewers often mention photos. ## Plan one trip each way Book a morning drop-off (7:30 to 11:30 AM) and a pick-up window that suits your return. Two-week stays cost the reduced rate from the 14th night. Compare in the [estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) and read [our reviews](https://happypawskennels.com/reviews/). ## Day-of logistics for a long drive Aim for the morning window, 7:30 to 11:30 AM, so you are not driving back toward Folsom in the dark during winter months. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; afternoon pick-ups from 2:00 to 5:00 PM cost half the nightly fee. Both windows close for the lunch break from 11:30 to 2:00. ## Cats and day care for the busy household Folsom households with children often have a cat as well as a dog. Cats are $35 a night on the 2026 rates in a private four-level condo. For the days around a trip, dog day care is $38 a day, and the buy-10-get-12 package is $380 for one dog. ### 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/) - [Reviews](https://happypawskennels.com/reviews/) - [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 - [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/) - [Lemon Hill](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/lemon-hill/) - [Parkway](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/parkway/) - [Rosemont](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rosemont/) - [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 ## Folsom 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 Folsom? About 61 minutes and 47 miles, free-flow. ### What is the Google rating? 4.9 stars from 133 reviews. ### Do you offer day care? Yes, dog day care is $38 a day on the 2026 rates.