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

Happy Paws Kennels is about 38 minutes from Madison, 26.7 miles with 17.6 on Interstate 505 and the last leg on Midway Road. Dogs stay from $52 a night and cats at $35 a night on the 2026 rates.
Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates)
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.
Madison is a very small Yolo County farm community on Highway 16, and its owners reach the kennel by the same route as Esparto, six minutes sooner.
Madison sits on Highway 16, only 1.0 mile of which is on your route before you join Interstate 505 for 17.6 miles. The rest is Midway Road. Estimated drive time is 38 minutes without traffic.
Compared with Esparto, 44 minutes, you save about six minutes; compared with Winters, 29 minutes, you add about nine. If you are coming with a friend from Winters, you can meet near the kennel.
The Census counts about 800 people in about 235 households in Madison, nearly all owning their home, all in single-family houses, with a median home value of about $344,000. About 21 percent of households have children. National AVMA shares suggest about 110 dog households and 80 cat households, an estimate with a wide margin because the population is so small.
In a town like this, one trip carries a lot of weight. A phone call on 707-678-6600 before you leave will confirm the windows, the vaccine records and any questions.
Leave your pet in the car at check-in. Staff carry belongings and walk your pet in, and on hot pavement they may scoop up a small dog and hurry. Bring one toy, not the favorite, and remove metal pinch (prong) collars.
The boarding agreement is signed once, even if you have an online account at ProPetware. Bookings are requests; the kennel confirms every reservation.
Rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs and birds can stay; please ask, and you may be asked to bring their cage. Cats stay in individual four-level towers with their own litter box and blanket. Read about the cattery.
On the 2026 rates, Economy is $52 a night, Business Class $59 and First Class $72. A cat condo is $35. Stays of 14 nights or more are $47, $53 or $65 for dogs, and a second dog sharing the run pays $44, $50 or $61. Dog day care is $38 a day.
All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026.
All 2026 rates6677 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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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
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
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.
Google reviews
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...
Clean and well organized, with a friendly, helpful staff. Our two pitties love their periodic "vacation" stays at Happy Paws! We live an hour away, but it's well worth the drive. Highly recommended.
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Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
About 26.7 miles, roughly 38 minutes without traffic, via Interstate 505 and Midway Road.
Use the online booking request or call 707-678-6600. The kennel confirms each reservation.
Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella; cats need rabies and FVRCP. Canine influenza is recommended but not required.
Happy Paws Kennels
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 Road| 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.