--- title: Boarding a Balinese Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/balinese/ 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/) - Balinese cat # Boarding a Balinese Cat A Balinese is the longhaired cousin of the Siamese, with a softer voice, and it stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association says the Balinese is less talkative than a Siamese but far from quiet. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) If you already read our [Siamese page](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/), the differences here are the coat and the volume: a longer silky coat that rarely mats, and a gentler voice. ## What differs from a Siamese The CFA says the main differences are the longer, silkier coat and a softer, less vocal nature, and that long-haired kittens have appeared in Siamese litters since the 1900s because the gene is recessive. The CFA accepted the Balinese for championship in 1970. A Balinese may still ask for more attention with an occasional complaint, so expect a cat that likes to be talked to at drop-off. ## A longhair that rarely mats The coat is fine, silky and close-lying with no downy undercoat, which the CFA says makes matting rare; brushing or combing several times a month controls shedding. Oily coats may need a gentle shampoo, but nothing like that is required for a stay. A comb the day before drop-off is enough, and the tower blanket will collect less loose hair that way. ## High energy, quick to rest The CFA rates activity as high, with play that can go on a long time before the cat winds down quickly for a nap. It describes the breed as intelligent and people-oriented, an eager helper that can learn games like fetch. One familiar toy from home is welcome. The four tower levels and the cattery's cat tree give a high-energy cat places to climb between meals. ## Cost for a Balinese stay One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so four nights is 4 x $35 = $140 and a week is 7 x $35 = $245. A second cat from the same home sharing the condo is $30 a night. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, with pick-up windows from 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. ## Health and daily care The CFA says Balinese can inherit some Siamese-linked conditions, with crossed eyes and tail kinks listed as minor issues. Share your cat's history at booking. Medications are given at no extra charge, and the house pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble is free, or bring your own. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Balinese breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/balinese/) - [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/) - [Siamese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/) - [Oriental Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/oriental-shorthair/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) ## 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 - [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/) - [Havana Brown cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/havana-brown/) - [Japanese Bobtail cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/japanese-bobtail/) 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/). ### Is a Balinese as loud as a Siamese? The CFA says the Balinese is less talkative and has a softer voice, though it will still let you know what it wants. ### Does a Balinese need brushing before a stay? A brushing or combing at home a day or two before is plenty. The coat rarely mats, per the CFA. ### Which vaccines does my Balinese need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.