--- title: Shared Kennel | Happy Paws Kennels Glossary url: https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/shared-kennel/ 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/) - Shared kennel # Shared kennel A shared kennel is one run occupied by two or more pets from the same household. On the 2026 rates, each additional dog sharing a kennel pays $44 in Economy, $50 in Business Class or $61 in First Class, and an additional cat sharing a condo pays $30. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Sharing saves money and keeps littermates and bonded pets together. It works only when the pets truly like each other. ## The prices The first dog pays the one-dog rate of $52, $59 or $72. Each additional dog in the same kennel pays the lower rate, about 15% off. Dog day care follows the same idea at $38 for the first dog and $32 for each additional dog sharing a kennel. Cat day care is $25 and $21. The day care package for two dogs sharing a kennel is $700 for twelve days. ## The law behind it California's boarding law says a facility may house only one pet at a time in an enclosure unless the owner consents. The sharing rate is that owner consent in practice: you choose to put your own pets together. A dog that guards food or toys, or a dog that sleeps better alone, should have a separate run. ## Which class fits Business Class suits a pair of large dogs. First Class suits two or three large dogs, or a whole litter of Chihuahuas. Economy fits several small dogs. Tell the staff about size, age and habits at booking. Read [should two dogs share a kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/two-dogs-one-kennel/) and [two or more dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/). ## Related Cats from one household can share a condo; see [can my cats share a condo](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-cats-share-a-condo/). For dogs, read [can my dogs share a kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-dogs-share-a-kennel/) and the [kennel class entry](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/kennel-class/). ## Signs it will work Dogs that sleep together at home, share a bowl without tension and play gently are good candidates. Littermates and bonded pairs often do better together than apart. Dogs that need quiet, guard resources or are on different diets and medications do better in separate runs. If one dog is on a prescription diet or medicine, the staff can feed and dose each dog correctly in either setup, but separate runs make mix-ups less likely. A final point: sharing changes the bill but not the care. Each dog still gets walks, and medications are given at no extra charge. ## A quick cost check Two dogs in Economy for five nights pay $52 for the first dog and $44 for the second each night. Two dogs in First Class pay $72 and $61. The estimator adds both dogs and the afternoon option. ### 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) - [California Health and Safety Code 122380-122388, pet boarding facilities](https://www.animallaw.info/statute/ca-pet-boarding-facilities-chapter-11-pet-boarding-facilities) ### 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 - [Two or more dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) - [Can my dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-my-dogs-share-a-kennel/) - [Should two dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/two-dogs-one-kennel/) - [Kennel class](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/kennel-class/) - [Two or more cats](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/multi-cat-stays/) ## Read next - [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/) - [FVRCP](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/fvrcp/) 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/). ### Can unrelated dogs share? The sharing rate is for dogs from one household. ### What if they fight? Tell the staff and book separate runs. ### Is each sharing dog discounted the same? Yes, each additional dog pays the lower sharing rate. ### Do shared dogs get walked together? Please ask the staff how walks are arranged for your pets.