--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Sacramento, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/ 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/) - Sacramento # Dog and cat boarding near Sacramento Happy Paws Kennels is about 35 minutes from Sacramento, 27 miles by Interstate 80, US 50 and Highway 113. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs from $52 a night (2026 rates) and cats in towers at $35 a night. Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Sacramento at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 35 minutes, 27 miles by way of I-80 and US 50 and Highway 113 - People about 529,000 - Households about 200,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 91,000 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 64,000 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 51.7% - Households with children about 29.5% - Adults who are veterans about 4.4% - Residents who moved in the past year about 12.7% - ZIP codes 95838, 95822, 95835, 95815, 95831, 95823 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. Sacramento is much bigger than any other town on our list, so a small share of its households is still a large number of pets, and for them a country kennel between the city and the Bay Area is a deliberate choice. ## Quick facts - About 35 minutes and 27 miles from the city - Interstate 80, US 50 and Highway 113 - Airport trips: the kennel is about 40 minutes from SMF ## Three highways, one drive The estimate of 35 minutes comes from a route of 15.7 miles on Interstate 80, 5.3 on US 50 and 4.1 on Highway 113, plus a short stretch of I-80 Business. That is free-flow with no traffic, and Sacramento commuters know that the freeway can be very different at five o'clock. Plan a drop-off outside the rush, ideally by the end of the morning window at 11:30 AM or after 2:00 PM. From the kennel to Sacramento International Airport is about 30 miles and 40 minutes, which suits owners flying out. See the [SMF page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/sacramento-airport-smf/) for timing. ## A very large pool of pet owners Sacramento has about 528,700 residents in about 200,300 households. National AVMA ownership shares suggest roughly 91,200 dog households and 64,300 cat households. Those are estimates, not a count. About 52 percent of households own their home, the median household income is about $87,300 and about 30 percent have children. The [guide to choosing a kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-dog-kennel/) lists what to look for. ## Why drive out of the city The case for a country kennel is space: about 10 acres, a grass field, large fenced play areas and runs where each dog chooses between a heated or air-conditioned inside space and an outside area. Google reviewers often mention cleanliness and the photos they get during the stay. Prices are the same for everyone on the 2026 rates: Economy $52, Business Class $59, First Class $72, and $65, $53 and $47 from 14 nights. ## Day care, if you work this side of Sacramento The drive is about 35 minutes each way, so day care only makes sense if your day already takes you toward Davis, Dixon or Vacaville. If it does, [dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) is $38 a day for one dog on the 2026 rates, a second dog sharing a kennel is $32, and the hourly rate is $7 up to the daily price. Drop-off runs 7:30 to 11:30 AM and pick-up 2:00 to 5:00 PM, every day. For a trip of a night or more, overnight boarding is the better fit from the city. ## Cats in a dog town Sacramento cats stay in individual four-level towers at $35 a night, each with a litter box and blanket of its own. See [cat boarding near Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/cat-boarding/). ## Paperwork for a city dog Dogs need rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza; the first influenza dose is accepted with the booster 3 to 4 weeks later. Cats need rabies and FVRCP. Records must be current through the final day, and pets must be 16 weeks or older. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5) - [Sacramento International Airport](https://www.flysmf.com/) - [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/) - [Cat boarding near Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/cat-boarding/) - [Flying out of Sacramento (SMF)? Board on the way](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/sacramento-airport-smf/) - [How to choose a dog kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-choose-a-dog-kennel/) - [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 Sacramento families - [### Cat boarding near Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/sacramento/cat-boarding/) ## Other towns nearby - [Elk Grove](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elk-grove/) - [Natomas](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/natomas/) - [Isleton](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/isleton/) - [Lemon Hill](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/lemon-hill/) - [Parkway](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/parkway/) - [Rosemont](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rosemont/) - [Arden-Arcade](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/arden-arcade/) - [Florin](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/florin/) - [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 ## Sacramento 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 Happy Paws from Sacramento? About 27 miles, roughly 35 minutes without traffic, by Interstate 80, US 50 and Highway 113. ### Is it near Sacramento airport? About 30 miles and 40 minutes from SMF without traffic. ### Do you board both dogs and cats? Yes. Dogs from $52 a night and cats at $35 a night on the 2026 rates.