--- title: A Pet Evacuation Plan for Solano & Yolo Families url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/pet-emergency-plan/ 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/) - A pet evacuation plan for Solano & Yolo families # A pet evacuation plan for Solano & Yolo families If you evacuate, your pets go too: Ready.gov and the AVMA both say to plan a destination, pack a grab bag and arrange a buddy before an emergency starts. Happy Paws Kennels in Dixon can be a place to board a pet on short notice, so keep vaccine records ready to send. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Wildfire smoke, grass fires and winter flooding all reach Solano and Yolo counties. The families who handle them best decided in advance where the pets would go. ## Build the plan in an afternoon Work through these steps in order: - Pick two places your pets can go: a friend or relative outside your area, and a boarding kennel or pet-friendly hotel. Many public shelters and hotels do not accept pets, so decide now. - Make a buddy deal with a neighbor who has a key and permission to evacuate your pets if you are away. - Microchip every pet and keep the registration current. - Pack a grab bag per pet: several days of food and water in sealed containers, a bowl, medications with a dosing note, a leash, collar, carrier, vaccine records and a recent photo. - Store copies of vaccine records in your phone and in the bag. ## What the agencies recommend Ready.gov says that if officials order an evacuation, pets should evacuate too, because animals left behind can be lost or hurt. Ready.gov and the California Office of Emergency Services suggest two kits, a larger one for sheltering in place and a light one you can carry. The AVMA's disaster page adds the habit of reviewing the kit often so food and medicine stay fresh. ## Where Happy Paws fits The kennel sits on about 10 country acres near Dixon, between Sacramento and the Bay Area, and boards dogs and cats. Call 707-678-6600 for current space, especially when plans change fast. Having vaccine records already uploaded to your online account saves time: rabies, distemper/parvo, Bordetella and canine influenza for dogs, rabies and FVRCP for cats. Pets must be 16 weeks or older, and the one-time boarding agreement must be on file. Read [emergency boarding during fires and floods](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/wildfire-evacuation/) and [last-minute boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/last-minute-boarding/) for how that works step by step. ## Know your facility's emergency policy California law requires pet boarding facilities to keep written policies for emergencies and for disaster evacuation, and it requires either a central-station fire alarm or a sprinkler system. The newer Happy Paws kennel building, opened October 5, 2022, was built with fire sprinklers. When you tour any kennel, ask how it would handle a fire or an evacuation. ## After the alert Keep pets leashed or crated when you leave. Do not leave animals in a hot car; California Penal Code 597.7 forbids confining an animal in an unattended vehicle under conditions that endanger it. Update your phone number with the kennel and microchip registry if it changes, and keep an emergency contact who is not in your household. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Ready.gov, pets](https://www.ready.gov/pets) - [California Office of Emergency Services, pet evacuation](https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Preparedness/Documents/Pet-Evacuation.pdf) - [AVMA, pets and disasters](https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/emergency-care/pets-and-disasters) - [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 - [Evacuating? Emergency boarding during fires and floods](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/wildfire-evacuation/) - [Last-minute & emergency boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/last-minute-boarding/) - [Microchips & ID tags before you travel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/microchips-and-id-tags/) - [How to send vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccines/sending-vaccine-records/) - [Dog boarding checklist](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-boarding-checklist/) ## Read next - [Which kennel class does my dog need?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/choosing-a-kennel-class/) - [Should two dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/two-dogs-one-kennel/) - [Pet insurance and boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/pet-insurance-and-boarding/) - [How much does cat boarding cost?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/how-much-does-cat-boarding-cost/) - [How long can cats be left alone?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/how-long-can-cats-be-left-alone/) - [Leaving your cat for a week](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/leaving-a-cat-for-a-week/) - [Cat boarding vs a cat sitter](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/cat-boarding-vs-cat-sitter/) - [Boarding a cat for the first time](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/cats/boarding-a-cat-for-the-first-time/) 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 I bring my pet to a Red Cross shelter? Many public shelters do not allow pets, which is why Ready.gov says to plan a pet-friendly destination in advance. Ask your county emergency office about animal shelters. ### How fast can Happy Paws take a pet? It depends on space. Call 707-678-6600 and have vaccine records ready. ### What should be in the grab bag? Food, water, medications, a carrier, leash, records and a photo, per pet.