--- title: PCS Move With Pets: Boarding Between Homes | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/military/pcs-moves/ 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/) - [Military families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/) - PCS move with pets # PCS move with pets: boarding while you wait for housing A PCS can leave a gap of days or weeks when pets cannot go with you, and boarding fills it. Happy Paws charges a military rate of about 10% off, $65, $53 or $47 a night for one dog on the 2026 rates, and stays of 14 or more nights get the same reduced price. Military: $65 / $53 / $47 a night (First / Business / Economy, 2026 rates) [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A move rarely lines up: the old home is empty, the new one is not ready, and lodging may limit pets. One customer relocating with the military boarded here for three months while housing was placed. This page is about timing, not rules; always follow your orders and your transportation office. ## When boarding helps in a PCS Any of these can add up to a week, a month or longer. Boarding is charged by the night like a hotel, so you only pay for the nights you use. - Household goods are packed and the house is empty, but you have days left on orders. - Temporary lodging has pet limits or none at all. - You are waiting on a pet's slot or paperwork to travel with you. - You arrive first and housing is still being assigned. ## What a PCS stay costs Stays of 14 or more nights get the long-term rate at the same price as the military rate. Stays longer than four weeks keep a credit card on file, charged every two weeks in advance. Pay the rest at pick-up. Use the [stay estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) for your own dates. **Examples on the 2026 rates. Confirm who qualifies for the military rate by calling 707-678-6600.** | Stay (one dog) | Business Class, military rate | Math | | --- | --- | --- | | 7 nights | $371 | 7 x $53 | | 14 nights | $742 | 14 x $53 | | 30 nights | $1,590 | 30 x $53 | ## Plan the paperwork early Vaccines need to be current through the last day of the stay. The canine influenza vaccine (recommended, not required) needs a booster 3 to 4 weeks after the first dose, so start early. Records can be uploaded to your online account or emailed. The boarding agreement is required once, even with an online account. Military OneSource says pets flying on AMC Patriot Express flights are limited and fees depend on weight, and it advises contacting the transportation office early. Rules change, so confirm with the passenger terminal or your transportation office, not this page. ## Booking around closed days The kennel is closed all day on New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, and closes at 3:00 PM on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. A stay that begins 7 days before through 7 days after a major holiday needs a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off; see the [holiday deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) and call to confirm. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Military OneSource: Travis AFB shipping pets](https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/military-installation/travis-air-force-base/moving/shipping-pets) - [AMC pet travel pamphlet (PDF)](https://www.amc.af.mil/Portals/12/AMC%20Pet%20Pamphlet%2022%20June%202023.pdf) - [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 - [Travis AFB families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) - [Overseas PCS](https://happypawskennels.com/military/overseas-pcs-pet-travel/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [Stay cost estimator](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/stay-cost-estimator/) - [Boarding while you move house](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/moving-house/) - [Military and long-term stays](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/military-and-long-term/) ## Price your stay at the military rate Drop-off Pick-up Pick-up time By 11:30 AM Afternoon Dogs Cats Kennel class for your dogs Options My dogs share one kennel My cats share one condo Active military family Your estimate Pick your dates to see an estimate from the 2026 rate sheet. [Request these dates](#book-form)[Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call](tel:+17076786600) Estimate from our 2026 rates (effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026). Your final total is confirmed at check-in. Military and 14+ night rates are the same reduced 1-dog rate; the estimator uses one, never both. [See the full rate sheet](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/). ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) I love boarding my dog there because on vacation I know he'll be safe. Well treated heat and AC all is good. They send me photos of them and they're very very friendly staff. I highly recommend HAPPY PAWS to anyone. Marc B., Google review, August 2026 I love this place and so do the dogs. They offers tours, have A/C and/or heat. They always look and smell super clean. They even filter the indoor air. They email pics of them playing. I have 2 large breeds that share a 1st class kennel. They even offer treats and baths. So nice to have a place I trust. Everyone is... Deanna M., Google review, July 2026 ## More for military families - [Deployment & long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/military/deployment/) - [TDY, schools and basic training](https://happypawskennels.com/military/tdy-and-training/) - [Overseas PCS](https://happypawskennels.com/military/overseas-pcs-pet-travel/) - [Family medical stays at David Grant USAF Medical Center](https://happypawskennels.com/military/david-grant-medical-center/) - [Travis AFB families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/travis-afb/) - [Military families](https://happypawskennels.com/military/) - [Military rate](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/military-discount/) - [Long-term boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/long-term-dog-boarding/) - [Travis AFB](https://happypawskennels.com/areas/travis-afb/) 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 board my pet for a few months? Yes. Stays over four weeks keep a card on file charged every two weeks in advance, and 14 or more nights get the long-term rate. ### Do military and long-term discounts add up? They are listed at the same price. Please ask the kennel how your stay is priced. ### Can I reserve before I know my exact date? Request your best dates; the kennel confirms every reservation. Call 707-678-6600 if dates move. ### What does my pet need on arrival? Current vaccines on file, a signed boarding agreement and a pet at least 16 weeks old.