--- title: Boarding a Turkish Van Cat | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/turkish-van/ 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/) - Turkish Van cat # Boarding a Turkish Van cat A Turkish Van stays in its own four-level cattery tower at $35 a night on the 2026 rates. The Cat Fanciers' Association says the breed is known for large size, has a cashmere-like coat with no undercoat, and is not fond of being held or carried. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The Van is a big, slow-maturing cat with a love of water and a firm view on being picked up. That shapes the check-in more than the coat does. ## Large and slow to mature The CFA says males can reach about 20 pounds, females are smaller, and the Van keeps growing until about age five. A big Van takes a lower level of the tower, and the cat tree adds room. ## Not a carried cat The CFA says Vans are not fond of being held or carried but still seek closeness with their owners. Tell us how yours reacts to being lifted, and keep the carrier latched until check-in. A cat that dislikes being carried is easier to move in its own carrier. ## Cashmere coat The CFA says the coat is soft, cashmere-like, has no undercoat and resists matting; an occasional steel comb removes dead hair. Bathing is generally unnecessary unless the cat is shown. ## Vocal and playful The CFA calls Vans quite vocal, intelligent and playful, especially fond of fetch. A Van may talk to people passing the tower. The CFA adds that a large, active breed needs space and interactive play to avoid obesity, so if your cat is on a diet, write the portion down. ## What 7 nights cost Seven nights for one Turkish Van is 7 x $35 = $245 on the 2026 rates. A second cat sharing is 7 x $30 = $210. 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; your own food is welcome in its original bag with amounts in cups, which suits a measured diet. ## 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. At check-in your cat can stay in its carrier while staff carry belongings, which suits a Van that dislikes being picked up. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Cat Fanciers' Association - Turkish Van breed profile](https://cfa.org/breed/turkish-van/) - [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 - [Turkish Angora cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/turkish-angora/) - [Maine Coon cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/maine-coon/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) - [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 - [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/) - [Sphynx cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/sphynx/) - [Scottish Fold cat](https://happypawskennels.com/breeds/cats/scottish-fold/) 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/). ### Do Turkish Vans really like water? The CFA notes an affinity for water, which is a trait of the breed, not a stay requirement. ### Is a Turkish Van healthy? The CFA says no specific genetic problems are known to affect this healthy, natural breed. ### Which vaccines does my turkish van 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.