--- title: Dog & Cat Boarding Near Vacaville, CA | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/ 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 # Dog and cat boarding near Vacaville Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes from Vacaville, a 10.6-mile drive that is mostly Interstate 80 and finishes on Midway Road. Vacaville dogs stay in heated and air-conditioned indoor/outdoor runs from $52 a night (2026 rates) and cats in four-level 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) ## 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 is the closest large city to the kennel, so it is the town where a morning drop-off on the way to work or a quick afternoon pick-up is easiest to fit around a normal day. ## Quick facts - About 21 minutes and 10.6 miles from Vacaville, mostly on I-80 - Drop-off and pick-up 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM, every day - Tours any day, 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, no appointment - Food, medications and walks are part of the nightly rate ## The drive from Vacaville About 4.7 of the 10.6 miles are on Interstate 80; the rest is local road, ending on Midway Road, a two-lane country road. The 21 minutes is a free-flow estimate with no traffic, so allow a little more at commute hours. Because the office is closed from 11:30 to 2:00, plan the trip around the two windows: a morning drop-off before work, for example, and a pick-up in the afternoon window, 2:00 to 5:00. ## What a city of 102,000 means for boarding Vacaville has about 102,600 residents in about 34,300 households. Using national ownership rates from the AVMA, that works out to roughly 15,600 homes with a dog and 11,000 with a cat. Those are estimates, not a pet count, and they are a reminder to ask early for spring break, the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. About 32 percent of Vacaville households have children under 18 and about 10 percent of adults are veterans. Military families can ask about the reduced rate on the [military rate page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/). ## Picking a run for a Vacaville dog Economy runs (4x4 ft inside) are $52 a night, Business Class (5x6 ft) is $59 and First Class (6x8 ft) is $72, all on the 2026 rates. A small or medium dog is comfortable in Economy; two dogs from the same home can share a run and the second dog pays less. Each run has a doggie door, so your dog chooses between the heated or air-conditioned inside space and a covered outdoor area. Kuranda beds and blankets are in every run, and there is a large grass field and fenced play areas. ## Local rules Vacaville owners should know Solano County Animal Care, at 2510 Clay Bank Road in Fairfield, is the animal shelter that serves Vacaville, and it is the office to call about licenses. A current rabies vaccine is also the first record the kennel needs, so one visit to your own veterinarian covers both. ### 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) - [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/) - [Cat boarding near Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/cat-boarding/) - [Dog day care for Vacaville commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [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 Vacaville families - [### Cat boarding near Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/cat-boarding/) - [### Dog day care for Vacaville commuters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/) ## Other towns nearby - [Fairfield](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/fairfield/) - [Suisun City](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/suisun-city/) - [Travis AFB](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/travis-afb/) - [Rio Vista](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/rio-vista/) - [Elmira](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/elmira/) - [Allendale](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/allendale/) - [Hartley](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/hartley/) - [Vallejo](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vallejo/) - [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) 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 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. Tim N., Google review, April 2026 Answers ## Vacaville 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 it take to drive from Vacaville to Happy Paws? About 21 minutes for the 10.6 miles, mostly on Interstate 80 and then Midway Road, without traffic. ### Can Vacaville cats stay too? Yes. Cats stay in individual four-level towers at $35 a night on the 2026 rates; see [cat boarding near Vacaville](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/cat-boarding/). ### Is there day care for Vacaville commuters? Yes, dog day care is $38 a day. The [Vacaville day care page](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/vacaville/dog-day-care/) has the details.