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title: Pet Boarding for Yolo County Families | Happy Paws
url: https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo-county/
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)
---

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# 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.

[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600)

## Yolo County at a glance

- People about 221,000
- Households about 77,000
- Households with a dog (estimate) about 35,000
- Households with a cat (estimate) about 25,000
- Median age 32.1
- Households with children about 29.8%

**Towns in Yolo County by drive time to the kennel (OSRM free-flow)**

| 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](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5); [OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap (free-flow, no traffic)](https://project-osrm.org/); [AVMA 2024 ownership shares](https://www.avma.org/news/pet-population-continues-increase-while-pet-spending-declines) (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](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/), [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/), [Winters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/) and [West Sacramento](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/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](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/dog-day-care/), [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/dog-day-care/) and [Winters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/dog-day-care/). Cats stay in towers at $35 a night; see [cat boarding near Davis](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/cat-boarding/).

## Campus weeks

The [UC Davis families page](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/uc-davis-families/) covers move-in, Picnic Day and graduation. A booking request sent a few weeks ahead gives the kennel time to confirm.

### Sources (checked October 19, 2026)

- [U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (county)](https://api.census.gov/data/2024/acs/acs5)
- [Yolo County Animal Services licensing (DocuPet)](https://ycas.docupet.com/en_US/licensing)
- [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

- [Areas we serve](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/)
- [Davis](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/)
- [Woodland](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/)
- [Winters](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/)
- [Dog day care](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-day-care/)
- [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/)

## Towns in Yolo County

- [### Davis Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes from Davis, 13.5 miles down Highway 113 and a short stretch of Interstate 80 and County Road E6. Dogs stay...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/davis/)
- [### Winters Happy Paws Kennels is about 29 minutes from Winters, 17 miles with 7.4 on Interstate 505 and the finish on Midway Road. Dogs stay from $52 a night...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/winters/)
- [### Woodland Happy Paws Kennels is about 25 minutes from Woodland, 19.2 miles with 15.2 of them on Highway 113. Dogs stay from $52 a night and cats at $35 a...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/woodland/)
- [### Esparto Happy Paws Kennels is about 44 minutes from Esparto, 29.8 miles with 17.6 on Interstate 505 and 4 on Highway 16. Dogs stay from $52 a night and...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/esparto/)
- [### Madison Happy Paws Kennels is about 38 minutes from Madison, 26.7 miles with 17.6 on Interstate 505 and the last leg on Midway Road. Dogs stay from $52 a...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/madison/)
- [### West Sacramento Happy Paws Kennels is about 37 minutes from West Sacramento, 23.9 miles by Interstate 80 and Highway 113. Dogs stay in indoor/outdoor runs from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/west-sacramento/)
- [### Knights Landing Happy Paws Kennels is about 41 minutes and 29.5 miles from Knights Landing, by County Road E8, I-5 Business, I-80 and Highway 113. Dogs board from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/knights-landing/)
- [### UC Davis Happy Paws Kennels is about 16 minutes from the UC Davis campus, 10.5 miles by Highway 113, Interstate 80 and Hutchison Drive. Dogs stay in...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/uc-davis/)
- [### El Macero Happy Paws Kennels is about 21 minutes and 14 miles from El Macero, on I-80 west and Highway 113 south. Dogs board from $52 a night and cats from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/el-macero/)
- [### Yolo Happy Paws Kennels is about 34 minutes and 26 miles from the town of Yolo, by Highway 113, I-5 and I-80. Dogs board from $52 a night and cats from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/yolo/)
- [### Monument Hills Happy Paws Kennels is about 36 minutes and 25.5 miles from Monument Hills, by County Road 24, East Gibson Road, Highway 113 and I-80. Dogs board...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/monument-hills/)
- [### Dunnigan Happy Paws Kennels is about 48 minutes and 39.6 miles from Dunnigan, by I-5 south, Highway 113 and I-80. Dogs board from $52 a night and cats from...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/dunnigan/)
- [### Clarksburg Happy Paws Kennels is about 51 minutes and 37 miles from Clarksburg, by County Road E9, US 50, I-5, I-80 and Highway 113. Dogs board from $52 a...](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/clarksburg/)

## 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

## Price your stay

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Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon

Dogs

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Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family

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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](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/).

Answers

## Yolo County 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 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.