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Cat boarding near UC Davis
Happy Paws Kennels is about 16 minutes from the UC Davis campus, 10.5 miles by Hutchison Drive, Highway 113 and Interstate 80. A cat gets its own tower, litter box and blanket for $35 a night on the 2026 rates.
$35 a night, $30 each additional cat sharing a condo (2026 rates)
UC Davis at a glance
- Drive to 6677 Midway Roadabout 16 minutes, 10.5 miles by way of Highway 113 and I-80
- Peopleabout 8,700
- Householdsabout 1,500
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 680
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 480
- Homes owned by the people living in themabout 1.7%
- Households with childrenabout 6.9%
- Residents who moved in the past yearabout 66.4%
- ZIP codes95616
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.
Almost everyone counted in the UC Davis Census area is a student renting a room, so cat boarding here follows the academic calendar, not the usual vacation season.
Quick facts
- About 16 minutes, 10.5 miles from campus
- Hutchison Drive, Highway 113 and Interstate 80
- $35 a night on the 2026 rates, no long-stay cat rate
- Winter break: halls close at noon December 12
The campus numbers
The UC Davis Census area counts 1,485 households and 8,696 residents; 98 percent rent, the median age is 19, and 66 percent moved in the past year. By the national share, about 480 households would have a cat, but treat that as rough in a student population. It is an estimate, not a count of cats.
Cats living in off-campus apartments and houses are the ones that need boarding when their people travel.
Hutchison Drive to Highway 113
The route leaves campus on Hutchison Drive, takes 5.5 miles of Highway 113 and 3.6 of Interstate 80, then finishes on the country roads to 6677 Midway Road. It is 10.5 miles and about 16 minutes without traffic, 8.9 miles as the crow flies.
Drop-off windows are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day, so a stop between classes works.
Calendar dates that fill the towers
Fall quarter instruction ends December 4, 2026 and finals run December 7 to 11. Residence halls close at noon December 12 and reopen January 2, 2027, per the Student Housing calendar. The spring move-out is June 10, 2027 at 7 PM. See the UC Davis families page and the winter break page. Dates are subject to change by the university.
What a break costs
Winter break from December 12 to January 2 is 21 nights: 21 x $35 = $735 on the 2026 rates for one cat. Holiday deposits may apply, so please call to confirm. Rabies and FVRCP must be current; see the cat vaccine guide.
Booking around the quarter
Request the dates as soon as your travel is set, because break weeks are popular. Use Book / My Account to upload rabies and FVRCP records, and sign the boarding agreement once. The kennel confirms every reservation, and the balance is due at pick-up. A campus-area trip is short enough to tour the cattery first. Tours run every day, 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, with no appointment, and a staff member walks with you.
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 ratesVisit or call
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 |
Book a stay
2026 rates
Cat boarding prices
| Cats | Per night | Day care, per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cat | $35 | $25 |
| Each additional cat sharing a condo or tower | $30 | $21 |
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.
Plan your stay
Price your stay
Your estimate
Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet.
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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
What pet owners say
Clean and well organized, with a friendly, helpful staff. Our two pitties love their periodic "vacation" stays at Happy Paws! We live an hour away, but it's well worth the drive. Highly recommended.
Just picked up my pup Loki from a 4 day stay, the staff was extremely kind and helpful. We cannot be more happy with the level of care and pictures uploaded while we were away. Loki even got a bath before pick up! Which I highly recommend. We plan to use them whenever we have the need.
Answers
Cat boarding near UC Davis 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 is the drive from UC Davis?
About 16 minutes and 10.5 miles in free-flowing traffic.
When do UC Davis residence halls close for winter break?
Noon on December 12, 2026, reopening January 2, 2027, per the university housing calendar.
How much is the full winter break for one cat?
21 nights x $35 = $735 on the 2026 rates; please call about holiday deposits.
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
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.