--- title: Boarding Agreement | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/boarding-agreement/ 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/) - [Glossary](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/) - Boarding agreement # Boarding agreement The boarding agreement is the signed contract and information form every pet needs on file before a first stay at Happy Paws Kennels. You complete it once, even if you also have an online booking account. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) It is short and plain, and it does a lot of work. The four pages hold the terms, your contacts, your pet's details and your wishes in an emergency. ## The four pages Page one has the terms and your contact details, with an emergency contact who is not traveling with you. Page two collects the pet's details: name, breed, age, weight, sex, intact or neutered, any bite history, feeding times, activity level, allergies and health conditions. Page three is the photo release. Page four is the medical release. The [boarding agreement page](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) has the PDF. ## What the terms say, in plain words You confirm the pet information is accurate. The kennel agrees to use reasonable care. Posted daily rates apply to the whole stay, and check-out is by 11:30 AM. Comfort items are welcome, but the kennel is not responsible if bedding or toys are lost or damaged. A pet not picked up 10 days after the scheduled date without contact is considered abandoned. The kennel may obtain veterinary care at the owner's expense if needed, and California law governs the agreement. ## How to get it Download the fillable PDF, ask for it by email, pick it up at the office, or fill it in at the first drop-off if you allow extra time. Online accounts through the booking system hold your profile and vaccine uploads, but they do not replace the agreement. Read [the question page](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-fill-out-the-boarding-agreement-if-i-have-an-online-account/) on that point. ## Keeping it current Tell the kennel when your phone number, address, veterinarian or emergency contact changes. The agreement stays in effect until you revoke it in writing. Related entries: [medical release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/), [photo release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/photo-release/) and [abandoned-pet clause](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/abandoned-pet-clause/). ## Why a signed form matters A boarding stay hands your animal to someone else, so both sides need to know the terms. The agreement tells the kennel who you are, who to call and what you want done in a medical emergency. It tells you what the kennel promises: reasonable care, posted rates and a clear pick-up rule. Reading it once before the first visit saves questions at the counter. If a clause is unclear, ask the staff or call 707-678-6600. The kennel also keeps a copy of your vaccine records with the agreement, so upload them to your account or send them by email when you return the form. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) - [Happy Paws Kennels, things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 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 - [Boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - [Medical release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/) - [Photo release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/photo-release/) - [Emergency contact](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/emergency-contact/) - [Abandoned-pet clause](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/abandoned-pet-clause/) ## Read next - [Medical release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/) - [Emergency contact](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/emergency-contact/) - [Photo release](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/photo-release/) - [Check-out time](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/check-out-time/) - [Half-day charge](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/half-day-charge/) - [Holiday deposit](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/holiday-deposit/) - [Long-term rate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/long-term-rate/) - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/military-rate/) 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 I sign it every visit? No. It is a one-time form that stays on file until you revoke it in writing. ### Can I fill it out online? Download the fillable PDF or ask for it by email, then return it to the kennel. ### Is it required for day care? Yes. Every pet needs the agreement on file. ### Can someone else sign for me? The owner on file completes the form. Call the kennel to ask about a household member signing.