--- title: Boarding a Maine Coon Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/maine-coon/ 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/) - Maine Coon cat # Boarding a Maine Coon cat A Maine Coon cat 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 calls it the largest of all pedigreed cats and the gentle giant of the cat fancy. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Maine Coons are shaggy, sociable and large, and a boarding stay should fit that: height to climb, a blanket to lie on and a calm hand-off at the door. ## Why a big cat likes a tower The CFA says the Maine Coon is the largest of all pedigreed cats, and a documented breed since the 1850s. The cattery at Happy Paws gives each cat an individual four-level tower, sometimes called a condo, with its own litter box and blanket. That height suits a heavy cat that likes to survey the room. A cat tree and cat houses are also in the cattery. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ## Size and build The CFA says a Maine Coon can take up to three years to reach full growth, that mature males often reach or exceed 20 pounds, and that the coat is shorter at the shoulders and longer on the sides, stomach and back legs, ending in a long plumed tail. The ears are large and tufted. A young Maine may still be growing into its paws, and an adult male will fill a lower shelf of the tower. ## Coat and shedding The CFA describes heavy, flowing coats and recommends combing two or three times a week to control shedding, prevent hairballs and protect against matting. A comb before drop-off, even a quick one, helps a longhair arrive in good shape, and a cat that comes in matted is harder to keep comfortable. Tell the staff if your cat has had mats before. ## Personality at a boarding stay The CFA calls the Maine Coon sociable, loyal and quite intelligent, going from one lap to another instead of picking a favorite, and fairly independent with a moderate need for people. It says the breed is not considered talkative and gets along with children and other animals. Many Maines settle into a stay calmly, but a first night in a new place can still be quiet. Bring a familiar item and tell us the cat's usual feeding routine. ## What a week costs A seven-night stay for one cat is 7 x $35 = $245 on the 2026 rates. A second Maine Coon from the same home adds 7 x $30 = $210. The nightly fee runs to the 11:30 AM check-out, and a pick-up in the afternoon window (2:00 to 5:00 PM) is half of the nightly fee. ## Food, medicine and pick-up The house food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge, and your own food is welcome in its original bag with the amounts written in cups. Medications are given at no extra charge. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, and an afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Maine Coon breed profile](https://cfa.org/maine-coon/) - [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/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) - [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/norwegian-forest-cat/) - [Medications at no charge](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/medications-included/) ## 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 - [Ragdoll cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/ragdoll/) - [Siamese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/) - [Persian cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/persian/) - [Bengal cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/bengal/) - [British Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/british-shorthair/) - [Sphynx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/sphynx/) - [Scottish Fold cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/scottish-fold/) - [Abyssinian cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/abyssinian/) 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/). ### Is a Maine Coon too big for a cattery tower? The towers are built with four levels. If your cat is unusually large, mention it when you book. ### Can two Maine Coons share a tower? Two cats from the same home can share, and the second cat is $30 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which vaccines does my maine coon 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.