--- title: FAQ: Military & Long-Term Stays | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/faq/military-and-long-term/ 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/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Military and long-term stays # Military and long-term stay questions The military rate and the long-term rate (14 or more nights) are each about 10% off the one-dog nightly price: $65 in First Class, $53 in Business Class and $47 in Economy Class on the 2026 rates. Stays longer than four weeks keep a card on file charged every two weeks. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) How the discounted rates work for military families and for month-long stays. ## Military rate ### Is there a military rate? Yes. It is about 10% off the one-dog nightly price: $65 First Class, $53 Business Class, $47 Economy Class. ### Who qualifies? The boarding agreement asks whether you are active military. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm who qualifies. ### How far is Travis AFB? About 30 minutes by car on free-flow roads to the main base. ## Long-term rate ### When does the long-term rate start? At 14 nights. It is about 10% off the one-dog nightly rate, at the same prices as the military rate. ### Can I add the military and long-term discounts together? The sheet lists them at the same price. Please ask the kennel how your stay is priced. ### What if two dogs share a kennel? Each additional dog sharing a kennel is about 15% off: $61, $50 or $44 a night depending on the class. ## Billing a long stay ### How are stays over four weeks paid? A credit card is placed on file and charged every two weeks in advance. Stays of four weeks or less are paid at pick-up. ### Is there a holiday deposit on long stays? If the stay begins 7 days before through 7 days after a major holiday, the 50% deposit applies. Please call to confirm. ### What if I cannot collect my pet on time? Call as soon as you know. The agreement asks you to call if a pet will not be picked up on the scheduled date. ## Planning ### Can I reserve months ahead? Send a booking request or call. The kennel confirms every reservation. ### What about PCS or deployment? The military pages explain how families use the kennel while housing, orders or paperwork settle. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels rates page](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### 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 - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [Travis AFB families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) - [Deployment & long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/military/deployment/) - [Payment and deposits](https://happypawskennels.com/payment-and-deposits/) ## Other question topics - [### Reservations and booking](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/reservations/) - [### Drop-off and pick-up](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/drop-off-and-pick-up/) - [### Holiday deposits and cancellations](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/holiday-deposits/) - [### Payment](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/payment/) - [### Food and treats](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/food/) - [### Medications and health](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/medications/) - [### Vaccines](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/vaccines/) - [### Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/cats/) - [### Small pets](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) - [### Day care](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/day-care/) - [### Baths](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/baths/) - [### Tours and visits](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/tours/) - [### What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/what-to-bring/) - [### Safety and cleaning](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/safety/) - [### Extras and play sessions](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/extras/)