- Drive times from 6677 Midway Road
Pet boarding for Yolo County families
Happy Paws Kennels is just across the county line in Dixon, about 21 minutes from Davis and 25 from Woodland. Dogs board from $52 a night, cats from $35 and day care is $38 a day on the 2026 rates.
Yolo County at a glance
- Peopleabout 221,000
- Householdsabout 77,000
- Households with a dog (estimate)about 35,000
- Households with a cat (estimate)about 25,000
- Median age32.1
- Households with childrenabout 29.8%
| Town | About | Households |
|---|---|---|
| UC Davis | 16 min, 10.5 mi | about 1,500 |
| Davis | 21 min, 13.5 mi | about 25,000 |
| El Macero | 21 min, 14.4 mi | about 360 |
| Woodland | 25 min, 19.2 mi | about 21,000 |
| Winters | 29 min, 17 mi | about 2,500 |
| Yolo | 34 min, 25.9 mi | about 200 |
| Monument Hills | 36 min, 25.5 mi | about 580 |
| West Sacramento | 37 min, 23.9 mi | about 19,400 |
| Madison | 38 min, 26.7 mi | about 240 |
| Knights Landing | 41 min, 29.5 mi | about 420 |
| Esparto | 44 min, 29.8 mi | about 1,000 |
| Dunnigan | 48 min, 39.6 mi | about 330 |
| Clarksburg | 51 min, 37.1 mi | about 80 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates; OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic); AVMA 2024 ownership shares (an estimate, not a count).
Yolo County has about 76,693 households, and nearly half of them rent. The kennel is a short drive east of Winters and south of Woodland, on the Highway 113 side of the valley.
Quick facts
- Davis 21 minutes, Woodland 25, Winters 29, West Sacramento 37
- Yolo County requires a license for every dog over four months
- Cat licenses are voluntary in Yolo County
- Day care $38 a day for Davis, Woodland and Winters commuters
Yolo County in numbers
The Census counts about 220,564 people in Yolo County, with a median age of 32 and about 46 percent of households renting. About 18.5 percent of residents moved in the past year, compared with 11 percent in Solano County, so new pet owners arrive all the time.
At the national ownership shares, roughly 34,900 of the county's households would have a dog and 24,600 a cat. They are estimates, not a count.
Drive times from Yolo towns
UC Davis is about 16 minutes away, Davis and El Macero 21, Woodland 25 and Winters 29. Yolo is 34, Monument Hills 36, West Sacramento 37, Madison 38, Knights Landing 41 and Esparto 44 minutes. The times are free-flow estimates over Highway 113, Interstate 80 and Interstate 505.
Town pages: Davis, Woodland, Winters and West Sacramento.
Yolo County licensing
Yolo County Animal Services, with its shelter at 2640 East Gibson Road in Woodland, requires a license for every dog over four months. As posted in October 2026, a one-year license is $21 for a spayed or neutered dog and $42 for an unaltered one. A cat license at the same price is voluntary, and a license cannot outlast the rabies vaccine.
The rabies record you use for a license is also the first vaccine the kennel needs on file.
Day care and cats for Yolo commuters
Day care is $38 a day, with the Buy 10 get 12 package at $380. There are pages for Davis, Woodland and Winters. Cats stay in towers at $35 a night; see cat boarding near Davis.
Campus weeks
The UC Davis families page covers move-in, Picnic Day and graduation. A booking request sent a few weeks ahead gives the kennel time to confirm.
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.
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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 |
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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...
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.
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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.
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Yolo County 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 far is Happy Paws from Davis?
About 21 minutes and 13.5 miles.
Do I need a license for my cat in Yolo County?
No. Yolo County lists cat licenses as voluntary.
What is the day care price?
$38 a day for one dog on the 2026 rates.
Happy Paws Kennels
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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.