--- title: Boarding a Chartreux Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/chartreux/ 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/) - Chartreux cat # Boarding a Chartreux Cat A Chartreux cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association calls the breed loyal, loving and adaptable, with a very small voice used rarely. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) This is a slow-maturing French breed with a dense, woolly coat, and most of what matters for a stay is the coat and the quiet manner. ## Quiet by nature The CFA says Chartreux are quieter than most breeds, polite and not demanding, with many having a tiny voice and some mute, communicating by murmurs, chirps and body language. A quiet cat can be hard to read in a new place, so tell the staff how yours shows it is relaxed or uneasy. ## The woolly, water-resistant coat The CFA describes a dense, woolly, somewhat water-resistant coat with an insulating undercoat that sheds heavily in spring and fall. A wide-spaced metal comb helps prevent mats. If your Chartreux comes to us during a heavy shed, a thorough comb before drop-off keeps the tower blanket cleaner and the cat more comfortable. ## Size and a late finish Males can reach about 14 pounds, and the CFA says cats take three to five years to mature, so an adult male may be a big cat on the lower shelf of a tower. Mature cats can gain weight, the CFA adds, so tell us how much your cat usually eats. Amounts in cups on the food label are easiest to follow. ## Cost and booking One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so a nine-night stay is 9 x $35 = $315. A second cat sharing is $30 a night. Cat day care is $25 a day. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and the boarding agreement is signed once, even if you book through the online account. ## Joints and medicine The CFA mentions that patellar luxation, a heritable knee condition, has been seen in the breed. If your cat has a known knee issue or limps, mention it when you book. Medications are given at no extra charge, and your own food is welcome in its original bag. ## Arrival day Bring the cat in a carrier during a drop-off window, 7:30 to 11:30 AM or 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Staff carry belongings in. One familiar toy is welcome, and a litter box and blanket are already in the tower. Write down your cat's meal amounts in cups so the routine at home carries over. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Chartreux breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/chartreux/) - [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/) - [Russian Blue cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/russian-blue/) - [British Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/british-shorthair/) - [Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/cat-vaccines-for-boarding/) - [Cats in Central Valley heat](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cats-and-heat/) ## 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. 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Tell the staff your cat's usual behavior. ### Do Chartreux need combing before a stay? A comb before drop-off helps, especially in spring and fall when the CFA says they shed heavily. ### Which vaccines does my Chartreux need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.