--- title: Food Included, or Bring Your Own at No Charge | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/food-and-special-diets/ 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/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - Food and special diets # Food and special diets House food is free at Happy Paws, and bringing your own food costs nothing extra either. Dogs get a grain-free dry kibble and a wet food, and cats get a canned pate and a chicken-and-rice kibble. Kennels from $52 a night, all-inclusive (2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Food is one of the first things owners ask about. Here you choose: the house menu, your own food, or a mix, and none of those choices adds a charge. ## The house menu for dogs Dogs are offered a grain-free dry kibble and a canned food, and staff can feed either one or a combination. The kennel also keeps farm-fresh eggs, hot dogs and dog treats on hand. Tell staff if your dog is allergic to any food. ## The house menu for cats Cats are offered a canned pate and a chicken-and-rice kibble. Cats in the cattery eat in their own tower, with their own litter box and blanket nearby. See the [cat boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/). ## Bringing your own food - Send enough food for the whole stay plus a bit extra, in case your pet gets hungrier from all the activity. - Bring it in the original bag or your home container. There is no need to pre-bag or portion servings. - Write the amounts in standard measures: cups, teaspoons or tablespoons. - If your pet uses a slow-feeder bowl, bring it and ask for it back at pick-up. ## The first meal or two Pets who board rarely may skip their first meal or two. The kennel says they usually adjust quickly and may eat more than usual because of the extra activity. If a dog still refuses, staff offer enticing treats such as hot dogs to stimulate the appetite. Read more in [my dog won't eat the first day at boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-not-eating-at-boarding/). ## Cost There is no charge for house food, for feeding your food or for special feedings. A Business Class kennel is $59 a night on the 2026 rate sheet, whatever your pet eats. For switching foods before a trip, see [switching dog food safely](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/switching-dog-food/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels: important things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [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 - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [What food do you feed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-food-do-you-feed/) - [Do you charge extra if I bring my own food?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-charge-extra-if-i-bring-my-own-food/) - [Slow feeder bowls](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/slow-feeder-bowls/) - [Food and treats](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/food/) ## Printable packing list You really do not need anything other than your pet. Leashes, bowls, balls, Kuranda beds, blankets and house food are provided. - Vaccination records Current through your pick-up day (upload, email or bring a copy) - Signed boarding agreement Fill it in once, even if you have an online account - Special food, if any Enough for the whole stay plus a little extra, in the original bag; amounts in cups or tablespoons - Medications With written instructions; giving them costs nothing extra - A slow-feeder bowl, if your dog needs one Mark it with your pet's name - One toy (not the favorite) Toys can get lost or chewed - Collar check Remove metal pinch (prong) collars before check-in - Your arrival plan Leave your pet in the car at check-in; staff carry belongings and walk your pet in ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love boarding my dog there because on vacation I know he'll be safe. Well treated heat and AC all is good. They send me photos of them and they're very very friendly staff. I highly recommend HAPPY PAWS to anyone. Marc B., Google review, August 2026 I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 ## Other services - [### Boarding a senior dog Happy Paws boards senior dogs in heated, air-conditioned indoor/outdoor runs with a raised Kuranda bed and blankets, and medications are given at...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/senior-dog-boarding/) - [### Puppy boarding Puppies can board at Happy Paws once they are 16 weeks old before the first day of the stay, with all the recommended vaccinations for their age....](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/puppy-boarding/) - [### Intact dogs welcome Happy Paws accepts all breeds of dogs and cats whether neutered or intact. An intact dog stays at the same nightly rate as any other dog, from $52...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/intact-dogs/) - [### Boarding large & giant dogs Large and giant dogs have the First Class kennel at Happy Paws: 6x8 ft inside plus about 72 square feet outside, at $72 a night on the 2026 rate...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/large-and-giant-dogs/) - [### Small dog boarding Small dogs board at Happy Paws in Economy Class, a 4x4 ft run with about 48 square feet outside, for $52 a night on the 2026 rate sheet. A second...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/small-dog-boarding/) - [### Boarding high-energy dogs High-energy dogs get walks included in the nightly rate and a property with large fenced play areas and a grass field at Happy Paws. Rates start...](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/high-energy-dogs/) Answers ## Food and special diets questions 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 you charge extra if I bring my own food? No. Feeding your pet's own food or a special diet has no extra charge. ### What do dogs eat at Happy Paws? A grain-free dry kibble and a canned food, with eggs, hot dogs and treats on hand. ### What do cats eat? A canned pate and a chicken-and-rice kibble. ### How should I write feeding instructions? Use cups, teaspoons or tablespoons for each meal, and say how many meals a day.