--- title: Boarding a Cornish Rex Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/cornish-rex/ 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/) - Cornish Rex cat # Boarding a Cornish Rex Cat A Cornish Rex cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association describes a short wavy coat with no guard hairs, a devoted nature and very high activity. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Unlike the [Devon Rex](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/devon-rex/) page, this one starts from the Cornish coat: tight marcel waves, no guard hairs, and a cat that feels warm to the touch. ## A coat with no guard hairs The CFA says the Cornish Rex coat is short and close-lying, with tight, uniform marcel waves and no guard hairs, which makes it feel very soft. Regular combing is not needed, but the ears build up wax quickly and need frequent cleaning, and the coat should never be blow-dried. The breed began on a farm in Cornwall, England, in 1950 and was accepted by the CFA in 1962. ## Warmth and sun The CFA describes the cat as surprisingly heavy and warm to the touch, and notes these cats chill easily in cold weather and can sunburn, since the coat offers little sun protection. The cattery is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. Tell the staff if your cat wears a sweater at home, and a blanket is in every tower. ## A Velcro cat with a big appetite Called Velcro kitties by the CFA for wanting constant contact, Cornish Rex are intelligent, adaptable and vocal without being loud. The CFA says they have large appetites and will eat many foods most cats ignore. Please tell us your cat's normal portion, and bring your own food in the original bag with amounts in cups if you prefer. ## Exuberant play The CFA rates activity as very high, with a constant search for new things to play with. The tower has four levels, and the cattery's cat tree and cat houses add more. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates, so a six-night stay is 6 x $35 = $210. A second cat from the same home is $30 a night, and cat day care is $25 a day. ## Health and logistics The CFA calls the breed sturdy and vigorous with no inherited health issues noted on its page. Medications are given at no extra charge. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Cornish Rex breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/cornish-rex/) - [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/) - [Devon Rex cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/devon-rex/) - [Sphynx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/sphynx/) - [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. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## Read next - [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/) - [Korat cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/korat/) - [LaPerm cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/laperm/) - [Lykoi cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/lykoi/) - [Manx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/manx/) - [Ocicat cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/ocicat/) 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/). ### How is a Cornish Rex different from a Devon Rex? The CFA page for the Cornish Rex describes tight marcel waves and no guard hairs. Both boards use the same tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Is the cattery warm enough for a Cornish Rex? The cattery is heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer, with a blanket in each tower. ### Which vaccines does my Cornish Rex need? Rabies and FVRCP, current through the last day of the stay. The cat must be 16 weeks or older before the first day.