--- title: Pet Boarding Near North Highlands | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/north-highlands/ 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/) - North Highlands # Dog and cat boarding near North Highlands Happy Paws Kennels is about 47 minutes and 35 miles from North Highlands, by Watt Avenue, I-80 west and Highway 113 south. 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) ## North Highlands at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 47 minutes, 35.2 miles by way of I-80 and Highway 113 - People about 48,000 - Households about 15,900 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 7,200 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 5,100 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 51.1% - Households with children about 35.1% - Adults who are veterans about 5.6% - Residents who moved in the past year about 10% - ZIP codes 95660, 95841 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. North Highlands counts about 48,000 residents in the 95660 and 95841 ZIP codes. The kennel is a 35-mile drive away, most of it on I-80. ## Quick facts - About 35 miles and 47 minutes - Watt Avenue to I-80 - About 15,900 households - Tours 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM ## Watt Avenue to Midway Road From North Highlands take Watt Avenue to I-80 west for about 28 miles, then Highway 113 south for about 4 miles. Total 35.2 miles, 29.7 miles in a straight line, with a free-flow time of about 47 minutes. ## Numbers worth knowing The Census counts 15,901 households, 51 percent owner-occupied, median income about $65,500, median home value about $367,600, median build year 1971. About 35 percent have children. By national ownership shares, roughly 7,200 homes have a dog and 5,100 a cat. These are estimates. About 5.6 percent of adults, around 2,000 people, are civilian veterans. ## Visiting before you commit If you are new to boarding, come for a tour. Walk-in tours run daily, 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, and a staff member walks you through the runs, the cattery and the play areas. Plan a visit through the [tour page](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) or just stop by. Because the drive from North Highlands is 47 minutes, you can tour once and then book by phone or through Book / My Account, which sends a request that the kennel confirms. ## Cats and small pets Cats stay for $35 a night in a four-level tower. Rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rats and birds are boarded as well; please ask about price and bring a cage if requested. See [small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/). ## Prices on the 2026 rates On the 2026 rates, one dog pays $52 in Economy, $59 in Business Class or $72 in First Class per night, and the second dog sharing is $44, $50 or $61. A week in Economy for one dog is 7 x $52 = $364. For a stay of 14 nights or more, or for active military families, the reduced rate is $47 in Economy. All the figures are on the [rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ### 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/) - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) - [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 - [Carmichael](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/carmichael/) - [Citrus Heights](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/citrus-heights/) - [Antelope](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/antelope/) - [Vineyard](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vineyard/) - [Fair Oaks](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/fair-oaks/) - [Orangevale](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/orangevale/) - [Rancho Cordova](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rancho-cordova/) - [Folsom](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/folsom/) - [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) 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 Just picked up my pup Loki from a 4 day stay, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. We cannot be more happy with the level of care and pictures uploaded while we were away. Loki even got a bath before pick up! Which I highly recommend. We plan to use them whenever we have the need. Kevin G., Google review, January 2026 Answers ## North Highlands 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 North Highlands from the kennel? About 35 miles and 47 minutes, mostly I-80. ### Do I need an appointment for a tour? No. Tours run daily 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM. ### Is booking instant? No. A booking is a request, and the kennel confirms every reservation.