--- title: When Cat Day Care Makes Sense | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/when-cat-day-care-makes-sense/ 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/) - When cat day care makes sense # When cat day care makes sense Cat day care makes sense when your cat needs a safe place for one day, such as a move, a remodel or a service visit at home. At Happy Paws Kennels it is $25 a day for one cat and $21 for each additional cat sharing a tower, per the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Most cats do fine alone for a workday. Day care is for the days when the house is not safe or calm for them, and for the cat that would try to slip out an open door. ## Good reasons to use it The AAFP and ISFM environmental needs guidelines stress a safe place and a stable routine for cats. Day care gives a cat both on a day when the house cannot. - Moving day, with doors open and strangers carrying boxes. - A remodel, flooring job or painting day, when dust, fumes and open doors are risks. - Roofers, plumbers or pest control working in the house. - Showings or an open house. - A long day away for an older cat on a medication schedule. ## How a day works Drop-off is 7:30 to 11:30 AM and pick-up is 2:00 to 5:00 PM, because the office is closed from 11:30 to 2:00. Your cat spends the day in a four-level condo with its own litter box and blanket, with a cat tree and cat houses nearby. Bring a blanket that smells like home, and any medication with the dose written out, which is given at no extra charge. ## Day care or an overnight? If the house will not be safe by 5 PM, an overnight is easier than a late scramble. Ask how long your contractor or pest company says the home must stay empty before you choose. | Situation | Better fit | | --- | --- | | One day of work at the house | Day care, $25 | | Work or a move that runs several days | Boarding by the night, $35 | | Chemical treatment that needs the house empty overnight | Boarding by the night | | Two cats, one day | $25 plus $21 for the second | ## Book it Request the day through the Book / My Account link, with rabies and FVRCP records on file. The kennel confirms every reservation. See [cat day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) for the details. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [AAFP and ISFM feline environmental needs guidelines](https://catvets.com/publication/aafp-and-isfm-feline-environmental-needs-guidelines/) - [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 hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) ### 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 day care](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/cat-day-care/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [How long can cats be left alone?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/how-long-can-cats-be-left-alone/) - [Cat boarding vs a cat sitter](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cat-boarding-vs-cat-sitter/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) ## Read next - [Can indoor cats get fleas?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/can-indoor-cats-get-fleas/) - [Cats and loud holidays](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cats-and-loud-holidays/) - [Hamsters and gerbils while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/hamster-and-gerbil-care-while-you-travel/) - [Pet rats while you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/pet-rat-care-while-you-travel/) - [Rabbits and guinea pigs in Central Valley heat](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/rabbits-and-guinea-pigs-in-hot-weather/) - [Guinea pig food and vitamin C while you are away](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/guinea-pig-food-and-vitamin-c-while-away/) - [Getting a pet bird to boarding safely](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/bird-carrier-and-travel-tips/) - [How much does dog boarding cost near Sacramento?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-much-does-dog-boarding-cost/) 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/). ### How much is cat day care? $25 a day for one cat and $21 for each additional cat sharing a tower, on the 2026 rates. ### Does a day care cat need vaccines? Yes. Rabies and FVRCP records are on file for every cat. ### Can my cat stay overnight if the work runs long? Yes, a day can turn into a night at the condo rate of $35. Call to arrange it. ### Can I pick up at noon? The office is closed from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Pick-up is from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.