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
- About 36 min from Rio Vista
- Solano County
Dog and cat boarding near Rio Vista
Happy Paws Kennels is about 36 minutes from Rio Vista, 23.4 miles with 17 of them on Highway 113 and 4.6 on Highway 12. Dogs stay from $52 a night and cats at $35 a night on the 2026 rates, with food, medications and walks included.
Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates)
Rio Vista at a glance
- Drive to 6677 Midway Roadabout 36 minutes, 23.4 miles by way of Highway 113 and Highway 12
- Peopleabout 10,100
- Householdsabout 5,000
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 2,300
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 1,600
- Homes owned by the people living in themabout 83.9%
- Households with childrenabout 10.3%
- Adults who are veteransabout 13.8%
- Residents who moved in the past yearabout 9.8%
- ZIP codes94571
Local notes for pet owners in Rio Vista
- Liberty Neighborhood Park, Rio Vista's newest park (opened February 2022) at McCormack Road and Provence Path, has a large and a small dog park. City of Rio Vista - Liberty Neighborhood Park
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.
Rio Vista is a river town on the Sacramento River, and the kennel is on the same state route, Highway 113, that links it north to Dixon.
Quick facts
- About 36 minutes and 23.4 miles, mostly on Highway 113
- Highway 12 section is 4.6 miles
- Seven-day drop-off windows, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Highway 113 north
Most of the 23.4 miles is Highway 113, 17.0 miles in all, with 4.6 on Highway 12 and a short stretch of local road around Summerset Drive. The route is flat farm and delta land, so the drive is simple, and it helps to plan it around one drop-off window.
If your stay starts on a day with a lot of road traffic, the afternoon window from 2:00 to 5:00 PM gives more flexibility than the morning.
An older town with more cats than the average
Rio Vista has about 10,100 residents in about 5,000 households, and the median age is about 64, one of the oldest in the area. Only about 10 percent of households have children. Using national AVMA shares the town has an estimated 2,300 dog households and 1,600 cat households.
For an older pet, the senior dog page and senior cat page explain how medication and bedding work at the kennel; medications are given at no extra charge.
Veterans and long winter trips
About 14 percent of Rio Vista adults are veterans, and about 84 percent of households own their homes. For a longer trip, the 14-night reduced rate applies: First Class drops from $72 to $65 a night, Business Class from $59 to $53 and Economy from $52 to $47.
Stays beyond four weeks are charged to the card on file every two weeks, in advance.
Local places and the shelter
Liberty Neighborhood Park, which opened in February 2022 at McCormack Road and Provence Path, has a large-dog and a small-dog park. Solano County Animal Care is the animal shelter for Rio Vista.
What a stay includes
The nightly rate covers the run, a Kuranda bed and blankets, house food (grain-free kibble and wet food for dogs, pate and chicken-and-rice kibble for cats) or your own at no charge, medications and walks. Cats get an individual four-level tower with a litter box and blanket of their own. Balance is due at pick-up, and the kennel takes cash, checks, debit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
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.
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6677 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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Three kennel classes, 2026 prices
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.
$591 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.
$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.
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What pet owners say
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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Rio Vista questions
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
How long does the drive from Rio Vista take?
About 36 minutes for 23.4 miles, mostly on Highway 113, without traffic.
Does the kennel accept older cats and dogs?
Yes. All ages from 16 weeks are welcome and medications are given at no extra charge.
What is the long-stay price?
From 14 nights, First Class is $65, Business Class $53 and Economy $47 a night on the 2026 rates.
Happy Paws Kennels
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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 RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| 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.