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 59 minutes and 42 miles from Rancho Cordova, via White Rock 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)
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.
Rancho Cordova is a city of 82,000 people across three ZIPs, covering about 34.6 square miles. Where you live in the city changes the drive, but 59 minutes is the free-flow time from its center.
From the Census internal point, the route uses White Rock Road, then US 50 for about 16.4 miles, I-80 for 15.7, Highway 113 for 4.1 and a county road for 2.5. Total 42.3 miles, 33.2 as the crow flies. The free-flow time is about 59 minutes. Neighborhoods farther south will drive longer.
There are 28,174 households in the 95742, 95670 and 95827 ZIPs. About 58 percent own, 37 percent have children, and median household income is about $89,600. The housing stock splits: 51 percent built before 1980 and 30 percent in 2000 or later.
Pet estimates: 12,800 dog homes and 9,000 cat homes. The Census counts about 121 residents 16 and over in the armed forces and 4,279 civilian veterans, 7 percent of adults.
The military rate is about 10 percent off for active military (veterans can call 707-678-6600 to ask whether it applies): $65 First Class, $53 Business Class and $47 Economy on the 2026 rates. Families with orders may also read about a PCS move with pets and TDY and training.
Fill in the online account once, upload vaccine records, and sign the boarding agreement one time. After that each stay is a request through Book / My Account that the kennel confirms. See new clients.
Service members may be gone for a week-long exercise or a long deployment, and both work here. For stays over four weeks a card on file is charged every two weeks in advance, and the reduced rate applies from the 14th night. See deployment and long-term boarding for the details.
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
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...
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...
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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 42 miles and 59 minutes from the city's center.
About 10 percent off: $65, $53 and $47 a night on the 2026 rates.
The boarding agreement is required once, even with an online account.
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.