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.
$721 dog, per night
Each additional dog sharing $61 · military or 14+ nights $65
- About 40 min from Lemon Hill
- Sacramento County
Dog and cat boarding near Lemon Hill
Happy Paws Kennels is about 40 minutes and 30 miles from Lemon Hill, by Fruitridge 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)
Lemon Hill at a glance
- Drive to 6677 Midway Roadabout 40 minutes, 29.8 miles by way of I-80 and US 50 and Highway 113
- Peopleabout 15,300
- Householdsabout 4,500
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 2,000
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 1,400
- Homes owned by the people living in themabout 39.6%
- Households with childrenabout 51.2%
- Adults who are veteransabout 5.2%
- Residents who moved in the past yearabout 10.4%
- ZIP codes95824
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic); 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.
Lemon Hill is a compact Sacramento community in the 95824 ZIP where more than half of households have children. This page covers school breaks, holidays and the drive.
Quick facts
- About 30 miles and 40 minutes by free-flow routing
- Starts on Fruitridge Road and 44th Street
- About 51 percent of households have children
- Economy run from $52 a night on the 2026 rates
Getting out of Lemon Hill
The route starts on Golden State Highway, Fruitridge Road and 44th Street, joins US 50 for about 5 miles, then takes I-80 west for about 16 miles and Highway 113 south for about 4 miles to Midway Road. Total 29.8 miles, 20.6 as the crow flies.
The free-flow time is about 40 minutes. Midway is a slow country road, so add a few minutes at the end.
A neighborhood of kids and renters
The Census counts about 15,300 people in about 4,500 households. About 51 percent of those households have children under 18, well above the county norm, and about 60 percent of homes are rented. The median home dates from 1964, and the median household income is about $48,800.
AVMA ownership shares suggest roughly 2,000 dog homes and 1,400 cat homes. That is an estimate. It tells us the typical Lemon Hill pet is a family animal that a lot of people care about, left behind when everyone travels.
Choosing a run size on a budget
Economy is $52 a night for one dog, and the second dog sharing the run is $44. For small and medium dogs from the same home, that is often the best fit. A seven-night stay for one dog is 7 x $52 = $364 on the 2026 rates.
Stays of 14 nights or more drop to $47 a night in Economy. Use the stay cost estimator to price your exact dates.
Cats from Lemon Hill
Cats stay in their own four-level condo with a litter box and blanket, at $35 a night. A second cat from the same home who shares the condo is $30. See stays for two or more cats.
Holiday weeks
Stays that begin within 7 days before or after a major holiday carry a 50 percent non-refundable deposit 30 days ahead; canceling 7 or more days before drop-off turns the deposit into account credit. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm. See holiday boarding.
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 ratesVisit or call
6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
| 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 |
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Choose a kennel
Three kennel classes, 2026 prices
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.
$591 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.
$521 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.
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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.
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What pet owners say
I love boarding my dog there because on vacation I know he'll be safe. Well treated heat and AC all is good. They send me photos of them and they're very very friendly staff. I highly recommend HAPPY PAWS to anyone.
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...
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Lemon Hill questions
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
How far is Lemon Hill from the kennel?
About 30 miles, a 40-minute drive in free-flow conditions.
Is there a discount for a long stay?
Yes. Stays of 14 nights or more get the reduced rate, $47 in Economy on the 2026 rates.
Can I tour first?
Yes, daily 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, no appointment.
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| 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 |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.