--- title: Military Rate | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/military-rate/ 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/) - Military rate # Military rate The military rate is a reduced nightly price for active military families, about 10% off the one-dog rate. On the 2026 rates it is $47 in Economy, $53 in Business Class and $65 in First Class. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Travis Air Force Base is nearby, and the rate sheet has a line for military families. ## What the sheet says The rate sheet lists a military line for one dog under each kennel class: $47, $53 and $65 per night, approximately 10% off the standard $52, $59 and $72. The boarding agreement asks whether an owner is active military. The rate sheet does not define eligibility further, so call 707-678-6600 to confirm who qualifies. ## A worked example Seven nights in Business Class at the standard rate is 7 x $59 = $413. At the military rate it is 7 x $53 = $371. A dog in First Class for ten nights at the military rate is 10 x $65 = $650. The same figures apply to the 14-night long-term rate, and the sheet does not show the two as stacking. ## Where it fits in a military move Families boarding for a permanent change of station, a deployment or temporary duty are the typical users. Military OneSource explains the moving rules for pets. Read [military families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/), [PCS moves with pets](https://happypawskennels.com/military/pcs-moves/) and [deployment and long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/military/deployment/). ## More See [long-term rate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/long-term-rate/), [the military rate service page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/) and [is there a military discount](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-military-discount/). ## How to ask for it When you book, mention that you are military. The boarding agreement has an Active Military box, and the staff can tell you whether any proof is needed. Because eligibility beyond that line is not spelled out on the sheet, call 707-678-6600 if you are a reservist, a Guard member, a veteran or a retiree. Having the question answered before you travel avoids surprises at pick-up. ## Planning around orders Orders can change dates quickly. If a deployment, a school or a move shifts your trip, tell the kennel as early as you can. The holiday deposit rule applies to stays that start near a major holiday regardless of the rate. Families on a PCS often need weeks of boarding, so ask about the long-term billing too. Related entries: [PCS](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/pcs/) and [TDY](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/tdy/). ## Checking the arithmetic To compare prices, multiply the nightly rate by the nights. Five nights in Economy at the military rate is 5 x $47 = $235, against 5 x $52 = $260 at the standard rate. The estimator does the sums for you, including a second dog and an afternoon pick-up. ### 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 boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.pdf) - [Military OneSource](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/) ### 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/) - [Military families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/) - [Travis AFB families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) - [Long-term rate](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/long-term-rate/) - [Is there a military discount?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-military-discount/) ## Read next - [Shared kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/shared-kennel/) - [Enrichment](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/enrichment/) - [Fixed enclosure](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/fixed-enclosure/) - [Temporary enclosure](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/temporary-enclosure/) - [Isolation area](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/isolation-area/) - [Bordetella](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/bordetella/) - [CIRDC](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/cirdc/) - [DHPP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/dhpp/) 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 veterans qualify? The sheet does not say. Please call to ask. ### Is it a discount on cats? The 2026 sheet lists the military line for dogs. ### Do I need proof? Mark Active Military on the agreement and ask the staff what they need. ### Can I use the rate for day care? The sheet lists the military line under overnight dog boarding. Ask about day care.