--- title: Intact | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/intact/ 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/) - Intact # Intact Intact describes a pet that has not been spayed or neutered. Happy Paws Kennels accepts all breeds of dogs and cats, whether neutered or intact. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The word shows up on the boarding agreement, so it is worth knowing why it is asked. ## Where it appears in your booking The pet information page of the boarding agreement asks for sex and whether the pet is intact, spayed or neutered. The staff use it to place pets sensibly and to know what to expect. An intact female can come into heat, and an intact male may react to a female in heat nearby. Tell the staff if a female is in heat or due to be. ## What it means for the stay An intact dog follows the same vaccine, age and paperwork rules as any other dog. The age minimum of 16 weeks applies to all pets. Rates are the same, too. Your pet's kennel class depends on size, not on whether he is intact. If your intact female is in heat, read [can you board a dog in heat](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/can-you-board-a-dog-in-heat/) and call before booking. ## Why you might hear the word Vets use intact for the opposite of altered. Licensing uses it too: dog license fees in Solano and Yolo counties are lower for altered dogs, and proof of spay or neuter is requested for the altered rate. The same word covers cats. ## See also Read [intact dogs welcome](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/intact-dogs/), [do you take intact dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-take-intact-dogs/) and the [spay and neuter entry](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/spay-and-neuter/). ## Telling the staff what they need to know Write the right box on the agreement, and add a note if a female is in heat, has just finished a heat or may soon start. For intact males, mention any history of marking or of reacting to females. Honest notes help the staff place your pet well, and avoid surprises. If you have questions, call 707-678-6600 before you book. The staff will talk you through how the kennel arranges neighbors. Intact pets are not a separate class of guest. They have the same age rule, vaccine rules and rates. ## Licensing and cost The word matters for the dog license too. In Solano and Yolo counties a license for an altered dog costs less than for an intact dog, and proof of spay or neuter is needed for the lower rate. The boarding rate does not change with that status. More at [dog licenses in Solano and Yolo counties](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/dog-licensing-solano-yolo/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels, things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.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 - [Intact dogs welcome](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/intact-dogs/) - [Do you take intact dogs?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-take-intact-dogs/) - [Spay and neuter](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/spay-and-neuter/) - [Can you board a dog in heat?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/can-you-board-a-dog-in-heat/) - [Boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) ## Read next - [Spay and neuter](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/spay-and-neuter/) - [Brachycephalic](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/brachycephalic/) - [Double coat](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/double-coat/) - [Undercoat](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/undercoat/) - [Kuranda bed](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/kuranda-bed/) - [Slow feeder](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/slow-feeder/) - [Prong collar](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/prong-collar/) - [Lick mat](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/lick-mat/) 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/). ### Does Happy Paws take intact dogs? Yes, both neutered and intact. ### Do intact cats board too? Yes, cats can be neutered or intact. ### Should I mention a heat cycle? Yes, call before booking and tell the staff. ### Does my intact male need to be separated? Please ask the staff how runs are arranged for intact pets.