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title: Cats and Loud Holidays: Fireworks and Boarding | Happy Paws
url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cats-and-loud-holidays/
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)
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# Cats and loud holidays

For loud holidays, veterinary groups advise keeping a cat indoors in a quiet room with a hiding spot, and at Happy Paws Kennels every cat has an individual condo plus cat houses to hide in. Holiday stays have closures and a 50% deposit, so plan early.

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Fireworks on the Fourth and New Year's Eve send many cats under the bed. Whether you board or stay home, the plan is the same: a safe, enclosed place and no open doors.

## What veterinary groups advise

AAHA's holiday guidance suggests a quiet, enclosed room, such as a bathroom or an interior closet, with curtains drawn to block flashes and white noise or music to cover the booms. It adds that a box, basket or carrier as a hiding place calms many cats, and that doors and windows should stay closed because a panicked cat can bolt. The AVMA's July 4 safety page repeats the keep-them-inside advice and notes that microchips and ID tags help a lost pet get home. For strong reactions, talk to your veterinarian well ahead of the holiday.

## If you board over the holiday

Each cat at Happy Paws has an individual four-level condo with its own litter box and blanket, and the cattery has cat houses to hide in. Bring a worn T-shirt or blanket that smells like home. A condo is $35 a night on the 2026 rates.

## Holiday hours and deposit windows

Stays that begin from 7 days before through 7 days after a major holiday need a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off. The Fourth of July 2027 window runs for stays starting June 27 through July 11, and the Christmas and New Year window runs December 18, 2026 through January 8, 2027. Cancel at least 7 days ahead and the deposit becomes account credit. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm, or use the [holiday deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/).

| Holiday | Kennel hours |
| --- | --- |
| New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day | Closed all day |
| Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve | Close at 3:00 PM, afternoon window 1:00 to 3:00 |

## If your cat stays home

- Set up the quiet room before dark, with water, a litter box and the hiding spot.
- Close the windows and keep the doors shut, including the screen door.
- Make sure the ID tag and microchip details are current.
- Stay with your cat if you can.

### Sources (checked October 19, 2026)

- [AAHA: Creating a safe haven for pets this Fourth of July](https://www.aaha.org/newstat/publications/creating-a-safe-haven-for-pets-this-fourth-of-july/)
- [AVMA: July 4 safety](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/july-4-safety)
- [Happy Paws Kennels hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/)
- [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 |

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### Related

- [Fourth of July boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/fourth-of-july/)
- [Christmas & New Year boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/)
- [Holiday boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/holiday-boarding/)
- [Holiday deposits and cancellations](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/holiday-deposits/)
- [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/)
- [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/)

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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 the kennel open on July 4th?

No. Happy Paws is closed all day on July 4th.

### Do cats need the holiday deposit?

The deposit rule covers reservations that begin in the window. Please call to confirm for your dates.

### What does a cat need to hide in?

A cat house, box or carrier works. Each cat at Happy Paws has a condo and the cattery has cat houses.

### Should I give my cat a calming product?

Ask your veterinarian before the holiday, since the right choice depends on the cat.