Dog and cat boarding near Galt

Galt is 29.8 miles from the kennel in a straight line, but about 49 by road. It is a town of about 26,000 people with a military presence of 179 residents.

Quick facts

• About 49 miles and 61 minutes
• 77 percent owner-occupied
• 179 residents in the armed forces
• Reduced military rate about 10 percent off

The long way round

The routing from Galt goes north: Golden State Highway, then US 50 for 5.3 miles, I-80 west for 15.7 and Highway 113 south for 4.1. The total is 48.9 miles against 29.8 as the crow flies, and the free-flow time is about 61 minutes.

Galt households

Galt has 8,394 households, 77 percent owner-occupied, median income about $94,400, and 41 percent have children. Median age is 38.3 and median year built is 1994. Only 6.6 percent moved in the past year.

Estimates: about 3,800 dog homes and 2,700 cat homes.

Military households in Galt

The Census counts 179 armed forces members, 0.9 percent of residents 16 and older, plus 1,184 civilian veterans. Active military get the military rate (about 10 percent off) on dog runs, and veterans can call 707-678-6600 to ask whether it applies. Read military families and deployment and long-term boarding.

Is it worth the miles?

For short trips, a closer kennel makes sense. For two weeks or longer, the 14-night reduced rate makes the drive pay off: Economy is $47 a night instead of $52, and a 14-night stay is 14 x $47 = $658 on the 2026 rates.

A stay that fits a long trip

Galt owners who go away for a few weeks can use the long-term plan: the reduced rate from the 14th night, a card on file charged every two weeks for stays past four weeks, and medications given at no extra charge. House food is included, or bring your own. The long-term boarding page covers it.

Questions to settle before you go

Pets must be 16 weeks or older and current on vaccines through the end of the stay. Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza; cats need rabies and FVRCP. All breeds are welcome, neutered or intact. Walks are included. Then request your dates through Book / My Account, and the kennel will confirm. If you have questions, call 707-678-6600 before you drive.