--- title: Dog Daycare Near Vacaville, CA, $38 a Day | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/ 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/) - [Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/) - Dog day care for Vacaville commuters # Dog day care for Vacaville commuters Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes from Vacaville, 4.7 miles on Interstate 80 and then Midway Road. A day of dog day care is $38 on the 2026 rates, and 12 days are $380 with the Buy 10 get 12 package. $38 a day, $32 each additional dog sharing a kennel (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) ## Vacaville at a glance - Drive to 6677 Midway Road about 21 minutes, 10.6 miles by way of I-80 - People about 103,000 - Households about 34,000 - Households with a dog (estimate) about 15,600 - Households with a cat (estimate) about 11,000 - Homes owned by the people living in them about 67.5% - Households with children about 32.4% - Adults who are veterans about 10.3% - Residents who moved in the past year about 12.5% - ZIP codes 95687, 95688 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. Vacaville has about 34,298 households, and Midway Road leads from its east side to the kennel. The kennel is about 21 minutes from Vacaville, mostly on Interstate 80. ## Quick facts - About 21 minutes each way from Vacaville - $38 a day or $7 an hour up to $38 - Buy 10 get 12: $380 for one dog, $700 for two - Second dog sharing a kennel is $32 a day ## A commute-friendly detour The kennel is 10.6 miles from Vacaville, and about 4.7 of them are on Interstate 80. A day care day means roughly 42 minutes of driving round trip. Drop-off runs 7:30 to 11:30 AM and pick-up 2:00 to 5:00 PM, which fits a normal work shift. On national ownership shares about 15,610 Vacaville households would have a dog. It is an estimate, not a count of dogs. ## License and grounds Vacaville dogs over four months need a license through Solano County Animal Care. As posted in October 2026, a one-year license for the City of Vacaville is $22 for a spayed or neutered dog and $60 for an unaltered dog, and a rabies certificate is required to get one. The kennel's grounds include large fenced play areas and a grass field on about 10 acres, and each dog has an indoor/outdoor run of its own. ## Daily and hourly rates Day care is $38 for one dog and $32 for each additional dog sharing a kennel. If you only need a few hours, the rate is $7 an hour up to $38. Five days a week for one week is 5 x $38 = $190. ## The package is the better deal for regulars Buy 10 get 12 gives two free days. One dog is $380 and two dogs per kennel is $700. See the [package page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) for how the days are used. ## Records to send before day one Send proof of rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella vaccines. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. The [canine influenza page](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/canine-influenza/) explains that the first dose is accepted and the booster follows in 3 to 4 weeks. If you are new to the kennel, plan time for the boarding agreement at the first drop-off. ### 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 shares](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Solano County dog licensing (DocuPet)](https://solanocounty.docupet.com/en_US/licensing) ### 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 - [Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/) - [Dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/) - [Day care packages](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/packages/) - [Hourly day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/hourly/) - [Canine influenza](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/canine-influenza/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Day care prices **Dog day care (2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026)** | Dog day care | Price | | --- | --- | | 1 dog, per day | $38 | | Each additional dog sharing a kennel, per day | $32 | | Hourly, 1 dog (capped at the daily rate) | $7 an hour | | Buy 10, get 12 package, 1 dog per kennel | $380 | | Buy 10, get 12 package, 2 dogs per kennel | $700 | 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/). ## The same service in nearby towns - [Dog day care for Winters commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Elmira commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Woodland commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Allendale commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/allendale/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for Hartley commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/hartley/dog-day-care/) - [Dog day care for UC Davis commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/uc-davis/dog-day-care/) - [Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/) ## 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 ## Dog day care for Vacaville commuters 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 Vacaville from the kennel? About 10.6 miles and 21 minutes without traffic. ### What is the day care price? $38 a day for one dog, on the 2026 rates. ### Can two dogs share a day care kennel? Yes. The second dog is $32 a day, or $700 for the 12-day package with two dogs per kennel.