--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Rio Vista, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-vista/ 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/) - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-county/) - Rio Vista # 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) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Rio Vista at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 36 minutes, 23.4 miles by way of Highway 113 and Highway 12 - People about 10,100 - Households about 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 them about 83.9% - Households with children about 10.3% - Adults who are veterans about 13.8% - Residents who moved in the past year about 9.8% - ZIP codes 94571 ### 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](https://www.riovistacity.com/parksrec/page/liberty-neighborhood-park) 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. 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](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) and [senior cat page](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/senior-cat-boarding/) 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. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [Solano County Animal Care - general information](https://www.solanocounty.gov/depts/sheriff/animalcare/gi.asp) - [City of Rio Vista - Liberty Neighborhood Park](https://www.riovistacity.com/parksrec/page/liberty-neighborhood-park) - [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 - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-county/) - [Boarding a senior dog](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) - [Boarding a senior cat](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/senior-cat-boarding/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Dixon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/) ## 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 Vista families - [### Cat boarding near Rio Vista](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-vista/cat-boarding/) ## Other towns nearby - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) - [Allendale](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/allendale/) - [Hartley](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/hartley/) - [Vallejo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vallejo/) - [Benicia](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/benicia/) - [Cordelia](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/cordelia/) - [Dixon](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dixon/) - [Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/) - [Solano County](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/solano-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 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 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 Answers ## Rio Vista 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 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.