--- title: Pet Boarding for Napa County Families | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/napa-county/ 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/) - Napa County # Pet boarding for Napa County families Happy Paws Kennels is about 47 minutes from American Canyon and 52 from the city of Napa. Dogs board from $52 a night and cats from $35 a night on the 2026 rates, which suits a weekend away or a longer trip. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Napa County at a glance - People about 135,000 - Households about 50,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 23,000 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 16,000 - Median age 42.9 - Households with children about 28.6% **Towns in Napa County by drive time to the kennel (OSRM free-flow)** | Town | About | Households | | --- | --- | --- | | American Canyon | 47 min, 33.7 mi | about 6,000 | | Napa | 52 min, 38.4 mi | about 30,000 | | Yountville | 63 min, 46.4 mi | about 1,500 | 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/); [AVMA 2024 ownership shares](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines) (an estimate, not a count). Napa County has about 49,763 households and a median age near 43, the oldest of the five counties on our map. ## Quick facts - American Canyon 47 minutes, Napa 52, Yountville 63 - Estimated 22,600 Napa County homes with a dog - Medications given at no extra charge - Tours every day, no appointment ## Napa County by the numbers The Census counts about 134,869 people in Napa County, about 37 percent of households rent and about 29 percent have children. If national ownership shares held, about 22,600 households would have a dog and 16,000 a cat. Those are estimates, not a count. ## Drive times The kennel is about 47 minutes from American Canyon, 52 from Napa and 63 from Yountville, using Interstate 80 and Highway 12. These are free-flow times and do not include traffic. Pages for the nearest places are [American Canyon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/american-canyon/), [Napa](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/napa/) and [Yountville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yountville/). ## Wine weekends and longer trips A weekend away means a drop-off on Friday morning and a pick-up on Sunday afternoon, which is 2 nights for a dog in a $59 run, 2 x $59 = $118. The [wine weekend page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/napa-wine-weekend/) covers timing and the afternoon pick-up rule. If you are flying from San Francisco or Oakland, see the [SFO page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/san-francisco-airport-sfo/) and the [Oakland page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/oakland-airport-oak/). ## The county shelter and licensing The Napa County Animal Shelter is at 942 Hartle Court in Napa, and appointments are required for licensing. The county licenses dogs online through DocuPet, and California law requires a license once a dog reaches four months. That rabies record is also what the kennel needs for any dog. ## What your pet gets Dogs have an indoor/outdoor run in one of three sizes, heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, plus large fenced play areas and a grass field. Cats have individual four-level towers. Food is included, and medications are given at no extra charge. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day except a few holidays, so you can leave Napa after breakfast and be at the kennel before the morning window closes. The kennel confirms every reservation. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (county)](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [Napa County Animal Shelter](https://www.napacounty.gov/AnimalShelter) - [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 - [Areas we serve](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/) - [Napa](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/napa/) - [American Canyon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/american-canyon/) - [Wine-country weekends in Napa & Sonoma](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/napa-wine-weekend/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Towns in Napa County - [### American Canyon Happy Paws Kennels is about 47 minutes from American Canyon, 33.7 miles with 24.2 of them on Interstate 80. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/american-canyon/) - [### Napa Happy Paws Kennels is about 52 minutes from Napa, 38.4 miles by Highway 29, Highway 12 and Interstate 80. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/napa/) - [### Yountville Happy Paws Kennels is about 63 minutes from Yountville, 46.4 miles by Highway 29, Highway 12 and Interstate 80. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yountville/) ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) 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 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. Tim N., Google review, April 2026 ## 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/). Answers ## Napa County 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 far is Happy Paws from Napa? About 38.4 miles and 52 minutes without traffic. ### Can I board for just a weekend? Yes. Stays are charged by the night, so a weekend is usually two nights. ### Does my dog need a license in Napa County? California law requires one once a dog is four months old.