--- title: Long-Term Cat Boarding (A Month or More) url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/long-term-cat-boarding/ 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/) - Long-term cat boarding # Long-term cat boarding (a month or more) A month of cat boarding at Happy Paws is 30 nights x $35 = $1050 on the 2026 rates. Stays longer than four weeks need a card on file, which is charged every two weeks in advance. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Long stays happen: a move, a long trip, a home renovation. They work best with clear billing and a few comforts from home. ## How billing works Cat boarding is $35 a night for one cat, and $30 for each additional cat sharing a condo, on the 2026 rates. For any stay of more than four weeks, the rate sheet requires a credit card on file that is charged every two weeks in advance. The sheet lists a reduced long-term rate of 14 or more nights for dogs; for a long cat stay, call 707-678-6600 to ask what applies. Afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly fee. ## Keeping a cat settled A long stay is easier with a routine. Each cat has an individual four-level tower with its own litter box and blanket, plus a cat tree and cat houses for play. Bring a familiar blanket and the usual food in the original bag; house food is free if you prefer. Medications are given at no extra charge. Veterinary groups link steady routines and a sense of control with lower feline stress, as the AAFP and ISFM guidelines describe. ## Vaccines and records Rabies and FVRCP must stay current through the end of the stay. Check expiry dates before drop-off, because a month is long enough for a booster to come due. Send updated records to your account. If a cat is on any treatment, keep your vet's details on the form and your emergency contact reachable. The [sending vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) page shows how. ## Plan for pick-up and the first days home Confirm the pick-up date by phone and keep an eye on the holiday calendar. Stays that begin in a holiday window need a 50 percent deposit 30 days ahead. After a long stay, give your cat a quiet room and time. See [bringing your cat home](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/bringing-a-cat-home-after-boarding/) and [what to expect from a month-long stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/long-term-boarding-what-to-expect/). ## A simple monthly checklist Before the stay: confirm vaccine dates, put the card on file, write the feeding and medication notes, and bring a familiar blanket. During the stay: keep your phone number current and answer calls from the kennel. At the end: confirm the pick-up day and time, check for a holiday that moves the hours, and plan a quiet room at home. Doing this once keeps the weeks in between simple. ### 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 vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [AAFP/ISFM environmental needs guidelines for cats](https://catvets.com/environmental-needs) ### 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 boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [How much does cat boarding cost?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/how-much-does-cat-boarding-cost/) - [Payment and deposits](https://happypawskennels.com/payment-and-deposits/) - [What to expect from a month-long stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/long-term-boarding-what-to-expect/) - [How to send vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) ## Read next - [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/) - [Guinea pigs while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/guinea-pig-care-while-you-travel/) - [What to pack for a small pet's stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/what-to-pack-for-small-pet-boarding/) - [Cage-free boarding and indoor/outdoor runs](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cage-free-and-indoor-outdoor-runs/) - [Dog hotel, pet resort or kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-hotel-vs-kennel/) - [What to look for on a kennel tour](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/what-to-look-for-on-a-kennel-tour/) - [California dog vaccine law vs what a boarding kennel requires](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/california-dog-vaccine-laws-vs-kennel-requirements/) 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 there a long-term rate for cats? The 2026 sheet lists the 14-night reduced rate for dogs. Please call to ask about a long cat stay. ### Who is charged every two weeks? Stays of more than four weeks use a card on file charged every two weeks in advance. ### Can my cat stay for several months? Call 707-678-6600 to discuss the dates and any needs.