--- title: Cat Condos & Towers: What Your Cat's Space Looks Like url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cat-condo-vs-tower/ 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/) - [Guides](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/) - Cat condos & towers # Cat condos & towers: what your cat's space looks like At Happy Paws a condo and a tower are the same thing: an individual four-level unit for one cat, with its own litter box and blanket. The levels give a cat places to climb, perch and hide. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Owners often ask whether a condo is just a cage. The answer is in the layout: height, hiding places and separate spots for resting and using the box. ## Why height matters to cats The AAFP and ISFM guidelines on cat environments stress that cats need to climb and perch, and need places to retreat. Cats use vertical space to feel safe and to watch what goes on. California's pet boarding law agrees on the basic need: a permanent enclosure for a cat must provide an elevated platform appropriate for the cat's size. ## What is in each space Each cat at Happy Paws has an individual four-level tower, which the rate sheet calls a condo. Each cat gets its own litter box and a blanket. A cat tree and cat houses are available for play and hiding. Two or more cats from the same household can share a condo, and each additional cat pays $30 a night on the 2026 rates. A single cat pays $35 a night. ## Condo, tower or room? The rate sheet uses both words. A tower is the climbing structure, while a condo is the boarding unit for a cat. For a cat that wants more variety, play time with the cat tree and houses is part of the cattery setup. Cats that love to climb will use the top, while older cats may stay on the lower levels. Watch your own cat at home to guess which he will pick. ## Preparing your cat Bring a blanket that smells like home, and keep other items to a minimum. The litter box and a blanket are provided. If your cat has a favorite perch height at home, tell the staff. Check-out is by 11:30 AM, with half the nightly fee for afternoon pick-up. For more on the sort of place a cat does well in, see [what is a cattery](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/what-is-a-cattery/) and [boarding two cats together](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/multi-cat-boarding/). ## Questions to ask on a tour Ask to see the tower from your cat's point of view: how high the top level sits, where the litter box is placed, where the blanket goes and how a cat reaches each level. Notice whether the spaces are quiet and clean. If your cat is older or stiff, ask which levels are easiest to use. Staff walk with you on every tour, so you can ask as you go. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [AAFP/ISFM environmental needs guidelines for cats](https://catvets.com/environmental-needs) - [California Health and Safety Code 122380-122388, pet boarding facilities](https://www.animallaw.info/statute/ca-pet-boarding-facilities-chapter-11-pet-boarding-facilities) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.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 - [Cat tower](https://happypawskennels.com/glossary/cat-tower/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [What is a cattery?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/what-is-a-cattery/) - [Boarding two cats together](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/multi-cat-boarding/) - [Tour the facility](https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/) ## Read next - [Boarding two cats together](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/multi-cat-boarding/) - [Signs of stress in cats](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cat-stress-signs/) - [Bringing your cat home after boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/bringing-a-cat-home-after-boarding/) - [Cats in Central Valley heat](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cats-and-heat/) - [Litter, food and familiar smells for a boarding cat](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/litter-and-food-for-boarding/) - [Long-term cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/long-term-cat-boarding/) - [Rabbit care while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/rabbit-care-while-you-travel/) - [Bird care while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/bird-care-while-you-travel/) 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/). ### Is a condo bigger than a normal cage? The tower has four levels, so a cat can climb and rest at different heights. Ask for a tour to see it. ### Does each cat have its own litter box? Yes, each cat has its own litter box and a blanket. ### Can my cats share a condo? Yes, cats from one household can share at $30 a night for each additional cat.