--- title: Boarding a Birman Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/birman/ 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/) - Birman cat # Boarding a Birman cat A Birman cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association describes a sweet, affectionate cat that is patient and even-tempered but does not do well alone for long periods. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The CFA says the Birman has a quiet dignity and a gentle demeanor. For a stay, that adds up to a cooperative cat that misses its people. ## A sociable cat in its own tower The CFA says Birmans are very social cats who do not do well alone for long periods. Each cat in the cattery has its own four-level tower with a litter box and a blanket. One Birman is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. If you have two cats at home, they can share a tower and the second cat is $30. ## Size and build The CFA describes medium to large cats with broad rounded heads, striking blue eyes and medium-length Roman noses. Birmans are color-pointed and carry the bicolor gene, which gives them white gloves on the front paws and laces on the back paws, with a pale golden mist on the body. A cat of this size will use the middle shelves of a tower comfortably. ## A coat without an undercoat The CFA says Birmans shed less than most other long-haired cats and have no undercoat to tangle or mat, so a weekly combing is enough. A medium-length coat in easy shape is what you want at drop-off. ## Gentle manners The CFA calls Birmans intelligent, playful and eager for attention, relatively quiet and usually soft-spoken with chirp-like voices. They are patient and tolerant. Bring a toy from home, and tell the staff what your cat is used to. ## What a stay costs Six nights for one Birman is 6 x $35 = $210 on the 2026 rates. A pair from the same home pays $35 plus $30 a night. The CFA notes Birmans do best with company, so a pair sharing a tower is common. ## Records and a first stay Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day, and the cat must be 16 weeks or older. For a Birman that has never boarded, cat day care at $25 is a gentle way to start. Medications are given at no extra charge. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Birman breed profile](https://cfa.org/birman/) - [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/) - [Ragdoll cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/ragdoll/) - [Cat day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) - [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 - [American Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-shorthair/) - [Domestic Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-shorthair/) - [Domestic Longhair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-longhair/) - [Himalayan cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/himalayan/) - [Burmese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/burmese/) - [Oriental Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/oriental-shorthair/) - [American Bobtail cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-bobtail/) - [American Curl cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-curl/) 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/). ### Do Birmans need company? The CFA says they do not do well alone for long periods, so keep the stay short. ### Is a Birman a good fit for the cattery? The CFA describes a patient, even-tempered cat. The tower, blanket and routine are what it needs. ### Which vaccines does my birman cat need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.