--- title: Boarding a Sphynx Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/sphynx/ 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/) - Sphynx cat # Boarding a Sphynx cat A Sphynx cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates, with a blanket and a litter box of its own. The Cat Fanciers' Association calls the Sphynx active, affectionate and a body-heat magnet. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The Sphynx is the nearly hairless cat. That makes warmth, soft bedding and company the three things to think about before a stay. ## Warmth first The CFA says Sphynx are body heat magnets that spend hours glued to your side. In a cattery, the blanket in the tower is the substitute. Each cat has its own blanket, and you can bring a familiar one from home. Tell the staff if your cat gets cold easily. One cat is $35 a night on the 2026 rates. ## Size and build The CFA describes the Sphynx as a medium-sized, substantial cat with sturdy bones, visible wrinkles, a large rounded belly, lemon-shaped eyes, bat-like ears and thick paw pads with long toes. It is not fragile. Males are usually larger than females. Rough play is the issue for the skin, so expect staff to handle your cat gently. ## Skin and the coat that is not quite absent The CFA says the breed is not always totally hairless, that some short hair is usually present on the nose, ears and tail, and that the skin is oily. It also says the skin is delicate. List any skin condition or medication when you book, since medications are given at no extra charge. ## A cat that needs company The CFA says the Sphynx is curious, outgoing and anything but shy, keeps up a steady chatter, and thrives on the companionship of other cats, especially other Sphynx. It does not do well if left alone for long. Short stays suit it best. Two Sphynx from one home can share a tower, and the second cat is $30 a night. ## What a stay costs Five nights for one Sphynx is 5 x $35 = $175 on the 2026 rates. A second Sphynx from the same home sharing the tower is 5 x $30 = $150. Cat day care is $25 and is a short, easy way to check how your cat feels about the cattery. ## Preparing for a stay Rabies and FVRCP records must be current through the last day. The house food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble at no charge, and your own food is welcome in its original bag. Upload your records ahead of time and put in a booking request; the kennel confirms every reservation. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Sphynx breed profile](https://cfa.org/sphynx/) - [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/) - [Cat day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) - [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. 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Each cat has its own blanket in its tower. ### Can my Sphynx share with another cat? Two cats from one home can share. The second is $30 a night on the 2026 rates. ### Which vaccines does my sphynx 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.