--- title: Medical Release | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/medical-release/ 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/) - Medical release # Medical release The medical release is page four of the boarding agreement, where you record your pet's health, your insurance, your contacts and how much treatment you want if you cannot be reached. It exists because boarding is stressful and some pets need care while an owner is away. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Few owners enjoy filling it out, but it is the page that guides everyone on a hard day. ## What it tells you The form explains that boarding can make conditions such as anxiety, mobility problems and arthritis flare, and that exposure to respiratory illness is higher than at home. Even a fully vaccinated pet can catch a contagious illness. That honest warning is the reason the page asks for so much detail. ## What you fill in You describe health conditions and age-related concerns, list pet insurance, and name your veterinarian. You pick a treatment level: save the pet at any cost, treat up to a dollar limit you set, no heroic measures, or treat with limits. You also state your wishes if the pet passes away. Those are your decisions, and the kennel follows them. ## Who gets called The kennel contacts you first, then your additional contact, then your emergency contact. The agreement lets the kennel obtain veterinary care at the owner's expense if it is necessary, and authorizes release of medical information to the vet. Keep phone numbers current. See the [emergency contact entry](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/emergency-contact/). ## Related pages Read [what is the medical release form](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-medical-release-form/), [what if my pet gets sick](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-pet-gets-sick/) and [pet insurance and boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/pet-insurance-and-boarding/). The full document is the [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/boarding-agreement/). ## How to fill it out well Take your time with the treatment-level choice. Think about your pet's age, what you would want in a hard moment and what you can afford, then discuss it with the person who might have to decide for you. Write down every medication and condition, even minor ones. List insurance if you have it, and keep your policy number handy. Put your vet's name and phone number in the right box. A complete form means no one has to guess. If your pet's condition changes before a later stay, update the page before you drop off. ## Common questions owners ask Owners often ask whether the form is a promise to spend a certain amount. It is not; it records your wishes, and you choose the level. Others ask who sees the information: it is used by the kennel and the veterinarian who treats your pet. If you travel with a spouse, both of you should read the page and agree on the answer, since it is easy to leave that conversation until the airport. ### 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 - [What is the medical release form?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-medical-release-form/) - [Emergency contact](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/emergency-contact/) - [Pet insurance and boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/pet-insurance-and-boarding/) - [Boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - [What if my pet gets sick?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-pet-gets-sick/) ## Read next - [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/) - [Shared kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/shared-kennel/) 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 have to choose a treatment level? The form asks you to state your wishes so that the kennel knows what you want. ### Can I change it later? Yes, tell the kennel in writing. ### Is it only for sick pets? No. It is part of the agreement for every pet. ### What if my pet has arthritis? Write it on the form. Boarding can make mobility problems flare, so the staff want to know.