--- title: Boarding a Domestic Shorthair Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-shorthair/ 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 Shorthair cat # Boarding a Domestic shorthair cat A domestic shorthair stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates, with its own litter box and blanket. The Cat Fanciers' Association says most domestic cats in the world are of no particular breed. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A domestic shorthair is not a breed. It is the ordinary short-coated house cat, and because there is no standard, the best guide to a stay is what you know about your own cat. ## The class for the other 95 percent The CFA has a Household Pet class for cats without a pedigree, and its writer calls it the class for the other 95 percent, since most domestic cats are of no particular breed. A domestic shorthair can be any size, color or temperament. That is why the label does not drive the plan. At Happy Paws every cat gets the same space: an individual four-level tower, a litter box, a blanket and access to a cat tree and cat houses. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ## Weighing what you know Without a breed standard, there is no single size or weight to quote. Most adult house cats do fine in the tower. If your cat is unusually large, very young, or very old, say so when you book. The CFA notes that many household pets are cats of unknown or mixed ancestry, so the label on the vet form is a guess in many homes. ## What to tell us Describe your cat's habits instead of its breed: how it behaves with strangers, whether it hides, whether it eats at a set time, and if it takes any medication. Medications are given at no extra charge. If you bring food, bring it in the original bag with the amount written in cups. ## Coat is simple, seasons are not A short coat needs less than a long one, though shedding still varies by season and by cat. A quick brush the day before drop-off is enough for most cats. ## What a stay costs Ten nights for one cat is 10 x $35 = $350 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing the tower is 10 x $30 = $300. Cat day care is $25, and the second cat is $21. ## Every age, every temperament A domestic shorthair may be a kitten of 16 weeks, an energetic adult or a senior who likes a quiet corner. For older cats see the senior cat page. Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day. Two cats from one home share a tower, and the second cat is $30 a night. ### 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 Longhair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-longhair/) - [Boarding a senior cat](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/senior-cat-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. 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No. The CFA calls cats without a pedigree household pets, and the group makes up most cats. ### What if I do not know my cat's background? You do not need to. Give us the age, the habits and any medication. ### Which vaccines does my domestic shorthair 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.