--- title: Boarding a Russian Blue Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/russian-blue/ 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/) - Russian Blue cat # Boarding a Russian Blue cat A Russian Blue cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association describes a graceful, playful and quiet cat that can be shy at first and bonds quickly. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Russian Blues are known for brains and for hiding when strangers arrive. A tower with cat houses nearby is a good match. ## Shy first, curious later The CFA says it is typical for a Russian to hide under the sofa when a guest enters, but its natural curiosity soon takes over. The cattery has cat houses along with the towers, so a shy cat has a place to retreat. Each cat has its own tower, litter box and blanket. One Russian Blue is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ## Size and build The CFA describes a dense, plush coat with silver tips, a medium-long graceful body, a modified wedge-shaped head and large ears set far apart. These are medium-sized cats, with males rarely exceeding 10 pounds and females ranging from 5 to 8 pounds. The green eyes deepen with age. A lighter cat like this is easy to settle into a lower tower shelf. ## A clever cat and its routine The CFA calls Russian Blues one of the cleverest breeds, with high mechanical aptitude, and says they do well with puzzle toys and interactive games. Bring one toy that is not the favorite. The CFA adds that Russians have large appetites, so tell us your cat's amounts in cups if you bring your own food. ## Silver-blue coat, short upkeep The CFA describes a short, dense, silver-tipped blue coat and says combing two or three times a month keeps shedding under control. Russian Blues are clean cats and need little else. ## What a stay costs Five nights for one Russian Blue is 5 x $35 = $175 on the 2026 rates. If you bring a second cat from your home, it is 5 x $30 = $150. Medications are given at no extra charge. ## Records and arrival Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day, and the cat must be 16 weeks or older. Upload records to your account and put in a booking request. The house food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge. Medications are given at no extra charge. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Russian Blue breed profile](https://cfa.org/russian-blue/) - [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/) - [British Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/british-shorthair/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) - [New clients: first-stay plan](https://happypawskennels.com/new-clients/) ## 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 - [Devon Rex cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/devon-rex/) - [Exotic Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/exotic-shorthair/) - [Norwegian Forest Cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/norwegian-forest-cat/) - [Birman cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/birman/) - [American Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/american-shorthair/) - [Domestic Shorthair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-shorthair/) - [Domestic Longhair cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/domestic-longhair/) - [Himalayan cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/himalayan/) 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/). ### Will a Russian Blue hide the whole stay? Many are shy on day one and curious soon after, according to the CFA. ### Can a Russian Blue share with another cat? If they live together. The second cat is $30 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which vaccines does my russian blue 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.