--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Rio Linda, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-linda/ 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/) - Rio Linda # Dog and cat boarding near Rio Linda Happy Paws Kennels is about 45 minutes and 33 miles from Rio Linda, taking Rio Linda Boulevard to 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) ## Rio Linda at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 45 minutes, 33.1 miles by way of I-80 and Highway 113 and CR E14 - People about 16,300 - Households about 5,200 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 2,400 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 1,700 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 72.9% - Households with children about 34.3% - Adults who are veterans about 6.9% - Residents who moved in the past year about 9.8% - ZIP codes 95673 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. In Rio Linda 90 percent of homes are detached houses, and 73 percent are owner-occupied. Those are homes with yards and, often, more than one animal. ## Quick facts - About 33 miles and 45 minutes - 90 percent of homes are single-family detached - I-80 for about 24 miles, then Highway 113 - Large dogs: First Class 6x8 ft run ## From Rio Linda Boulevard to Highway 113 The route runs from Rio Linda Boulevard onto I-80 west for about 23.9 miles, then Highway 113 south for about 4.1 and a short county road before Midway. Total 33.1 miles; 27.5 miles in a straight line. The free-flow time is about 45 minutes. ## Houses, yards and acreage About 16,300 people live in Rio Linda in about 5,200 households. Median household income is about $96,400, median home value about $458,300, and the median home was built in 1969. About 34 percent of households have children. With that many owner-occupied houses on large lots, pet estimates run higher per home: roughly 2,370 dog homes and 1,670 cat homes. ## Big dogs welcome Large and giant breeds do well in the Business Class run (5x6 ft) or the First Class run (6x8 ft, about 48 sq ft inside and 72 outside). See [boarding large and giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/large-and-giant-dogs/). First Class is $72 a night on the 2026 rates, $65 for military or a stay of 14 nights or more. ## For long trips For stays longer than four weeks a card on file is charged every two weeks in advance. For anything over 14 nights, the reduced rate applies automatically. The [long-term boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) explains. ## What your dog needs on file Your dog must be at least 16 weeks old and current on rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella before the first day. The influenza vaccine is recommended rather than required; if given, it is accepted after the first dose, with the booster 3 to 4 weeks later, then yearly. Leptospirosis, heartworm prevention and flea prevention are recommended. See [vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/). ## Cats on the same trip Cats board in their own four-level condo with a litter box and blanket for $35 a night, and a second cat sharing the condo is $30 on the 2026 rates. Cats need rabies and FVRCP vaccines, current through the end of the stay. ### 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/) - [Boarding large & giant dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/large-and-giant-dogs/) - [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/). ## More for Rio Linda families - [### Cat boarding near Rio Linda](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-linda/cat-boarding/) ## Other towns nearby - [Foothill Farms](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/foothill-farms/) - [North Highlands](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/north-highlands/) - [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/) - [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) 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. Marc B., Google review, August 2026 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... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 Answers ## Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda from Happy Paws? About 33 miles and 45 minutes via I-80 and Highway 113. ### Is there a discount for stays over two weeks? Yes, a reduced rate from the 14th night, $65 for First Class on the 2026 rates. ### Do large dogs have enough space? Yes. First Class runs are 6x8 ft inside plus an outdoor area.