--- title: Boarding an American Curl Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-curl/ 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/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - American Curl cat # Boarding an American Curl Cat An American Curl cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association calls the Curl very people-oriented and easygoing, and says its ears need gentle handling. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Curls are small to medium cats that keep a kitten's playfulness into adulthood, so this page covers the ears, the silky coat and how that sociable nature fits a stay. ## Ears first The CFA says kittens are born with straight ears that begin curling at three to five days and set for good around 16 weeks. It also says the cartilage must be firm and should never be pulled when cleaning. A Curl must be at least 16 weeks old before the first day of a stay anyway, so the ears are usually settled by then. Tell the staff if your cat is sensitive about its ears so handling stays gentle. ## Size and coat Females run about 5 to 8 pounds and males about 7 to 10, according to the CFA, which describes the build as elegant and moderately muscled rather than massive. Both coat lengths are silky and lie flat with minimal undercoat, and brushing two or three times a month keeps shedding down. A light brushing before drop-off is all a Curl needs. ## A people cat in a cattery The CFA says Curls are affectionate, adaptable and curious, often chirping comments about what you are doing, and generally compatible with children, dogs, cats and other pets. A sociable cat likes something to watch, so a tower with four levels and a cat tree nearby gives it a view. Most Curls do well with a familiar blanket or one toy from home. ## What it costs One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so a five-night trip is 5 x $35 = $175 and a ten-night trip is 10 x $35 = $350. A second cat sharing the condo is $30 a night. Day care for a cat is $25 a day on the same sheet, which suits a Curl that only needs company for a workday. ## Daily routine Each cat has its own litter box and blanket. House food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge, or bring your own in the original bag with the amounts in cups. Medications are given at no extra charge. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - American Curl breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/american-curl/) - [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 - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Cat breeds](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Cat day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) - [American Wirehair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-wirehair/) - [Boarding a kitten](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/boarding-a-kitten/) ## Price a cattery 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/). ## Read next - [American Wirehair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-wirehair/) - [Balinese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/balinese/) - [Bombay cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/bombay/) - [Burmilla cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/burmilla/) - [Chartreux cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/chartreux/) - [Colorpoint Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/colorpoint-shorthair/) - [Cornish Rex cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/cornish-rex/) - [Egyptian Mau cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/egyptian-mau/) Answers ## Questions people ask 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/). ### Can an American Curl stay if its ears are still changing? Cats must be 16 weeks or older with current rabies and FVRCP. The CFA says the ears set around that age. Mention the ears at drop-off. ### How much is cat day care for a Curl? Cat day care is $25 a day on the 2026 rates, and an additional cat sharing a tower is $21. ### Which vaccines does my American Curl need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.