--- title: Boarding a Domestic Longhair Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-longhair/ 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/) - Domestic Longhair cat # Boarding a Domestic longhair cat A domestic longhair stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. It is not a breed but a coat length, so the thing to prepare is the coat: comb it out before drop-off. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A domestic longhair is a house cat with a long coat and no pedigree. The Cat Fanciers' Association notes that most domestic cats are of no particular breed. ## A coat length, not a breed The CFA has a Household Pet class for cats without papers and says most cats in the world are of no particular breed. A longhair house cat can be sweet, shy or bossy; the coat does not predict that. What the coat does predict is tangles. Mats form where the fur rubs, behind the ears, under the legs and on the belly. ## Size, age and fur There is no breed standard for size, so what matters is the cat's actual weight and age. A young longhair may be a fluffy kitten of 16 weeks, and an older cat may be stiff and need extra care when combing. Mention both. Seniors can also read the senior cat page for the kennel's approach. ## Before drop-off Comb the cat the day before. Tell the staff if there are existing mats or a skin problem. A cat that arrives matted is uncomfortable in a way that has nothing to do with the stay. Medications are given at no extra charge. ## Tower and routine Each cat gets an individual four-level tower, a litter box and a blanket, and there is a cat tree and cat houses in the cattery. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates; a second cat from the same home sharing the tower is $30. Longhair fur sheds onto the blanket, so a comb helps keep things tidy. ## What a stay costs Six nights for one cat is 6 x $35 = $210 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing the tower is 6 x $30 = $180. Cat day care is $25. Medications are given at no extra charge. ## Food, records, timing House food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge, or bring your own in the original bag. Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day. Drop-off and pick-up are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day, with check-out by 11:30 AM. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Household Pet Class](https://cfa.org/cat-talk/household-pet-class/) - [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/) - [Domestic Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-shorthair/) - [Maine Coon cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/maine-coon/) - [Boarding a senior cat](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/senior-cat-boarding/) ## 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 - [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/) - [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/) 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/). ### Does a longhair cat cost more to board? No. The nightly price is the same, $35 on the 2026 rates. ### What if my longhair cat has mats? Tell us when you book. Brush or comb the cat before drop-off. ### Which vaccines does my domestic longhair 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.