--- title: Boarding a Tonkinese Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/tonkinese/ 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/) - Tonkinese cat # Boarding a Tonkinese cat A Tonkinese cat stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. Unlike a Burmese, the Tonk the CFA describes is a medium cat that is neither cobby nor svelte, gregarious, and often vocal. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The Tonkinese sits between the Burmese and the Siamese, and the stay reflects that: friendly, chatty and light on coat care. ## Between Burmese and Siamese The CFA says most Tonkinese trace back to the same foundation female as the Burmese, crossed with Siamese, and that the Tonk is a medium cat, neither cobby like the Burmese nor svelte like the Siamese, dense and surprisingly heavy when lifted. Our Burmese page covers the Velcro-cat side; the Tonk is the chattier, more outgoing cousin. ## Greeters The CFA calls the Tonkinese intelligent, gregarious and generally quite outgoing, often vocal, and fond of greeting visitors at the door. It says they are very sensitive to their owner's moods. Expect a cat that talks to people passing and watches the room from a level of the tower. ## Seasonal shedders The CFA says Tonkinese are seasonal rather than year-round shedders and suggests brushing two or three times a month with a rubber brush. Bathing is seldom needed unless the cat is shown. A brush before check-in is optional. ## Teeth in older cats The CFA notes a tendency toward gingivitis in older cats. If your senior Tonk needs any treatment, tell us when you book; medications are given at no extra charge. Our senior cat page has more. ## What 4 nights cost Four nights for one Tonkinese is 4 x $35 = $140 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing is 4 x $30 = $120. Check-out is by 11:30 AM; afternoon pick-up is half of the nightly fee. ## Records and food Rabies and FVRCP must be current through the last day. House food is pate plus chicken-and-rice kibble; own food is welcome in its original bag with amounts in cups. ## Booking the stay Use the Book / My Account link to send an online booking request, and upload your cat's vaccine records there. The kennel confirms every reservation, and a boarding agreement is signed once. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM every day. Tours are open 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM with no appointment, and a staff member walks the cattery with you. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Tonkinese breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/tonkinese/) - [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 - [Burmese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/burmese/) - [Siamese cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/siamese/) - [Boarding a senior cat](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/senior-cat-boarding/) - [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/) ## 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 - [Turkish Angora cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/turkish-angora/) - [Turkish Van cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/turkish-van/) - [Maine Coon cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/maine-coon/) - [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/) 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 Tonkinese louder than a Burmese? The CFA describes the Tonk as often vocal, so it may well be. ### Do Tonkinese get along with dogs? The CFA says they tend to get along with dogs, other pets, children and guests. At the cattery, each cat has its own tower. ### Which vaccines does my tonkinese 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.