- Independence Day 2027 deposit window: stays beginning Jun 27 to Jul 11
Fourth of July boarding: away from the fireworks
The kennel is closed all day on July 4, and stays beginning 7 days before through 7 days after need a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days ahead. In 2027, July 4 falls on a Sunday and the window runs from June 27 through July 11.
Deposit windows
Holiday deposit windows 2026-2027
| Holiday | Stays beginning | Deposit due |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 19, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Christmas Day and New Year's Day | Dec 18, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Easter Sunday | Mar 21, 2027 to Apr 4, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Memorial Day | May 24, 2027 to Jun 7, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Independence Day | Jun 27, 2027 to Jul 11, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Labor Day | Aug 30, 2027 to Sep 13, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 18, 2027 to Dec 2, 2027 | 30 days before drop-off |
| Christmas Day and New Year's Day | Dec 18, 2027 to Jan 8, 2028 | 30 days before drop-off |
Major holidays here are the days the kennel closes all day. A 50% non-refundable deposit applies; cancel at least 7 days ahead for a 100% account credit. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm.
How hot it gets near the kennel
- Hottest monthJul, average high about 97.3°F
- Days at 90°F or hotterabout 101.5 a year
- Days at 100°F or hotterabout 28.4 a year
NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Vacaville station (about 8 miles away). The runs are air-conditioned inside and every dog can choose inside or out.
Fireworks are loud, and some dogs find them frightening. Happy Paws sits on about 10 country acres outside Dixon, with indoor/outdoor runs that dogs and cats can retreat into. One customer wrote that the kennel took in a dog and cat during the LNU fires in 2020.
July 4 dates for 2027
July 4, 2027 is a Sunday. The kennel is closed all day that day, so drop off on Friday July 2 or Saturday July 3, and collect on Saturday or Monday July 5 at regular hours, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. A stay beginning anywhere from June 27 to July 11, 2027 is in the deposit window, and the deposit is due 30 days before drop-off. A June 27 drop-off needs it by May 28.
What the AVMA suggests for pets
Veterinary advice reprinted from the AVMA is to keep pets indoors in the quietest room, keep ID tags and microchip details current and keep a recent photo of your pet. Boarding does the same thing away from your own neighborhood's noise. Your pet still needs current vaccines on file and a boarding agreement. See also fireworks and dogs.
Heat and fireworks together
Early July is hot in the valley. The runs are air-conditioned in summer and heated in winter, and each dog chooses inside or out. Never leave a pet in a parked car. At check-in, keep your air conditioning on while a staff member carries belongings and walks your pet in.
Costs
One dog in a Business Class kennel for the long weekend of July 2 to July 5 is 3 nights at $59, $177. A week is 7 x $59, $413. A cat in a condo is $35 a night. These are the 2026 rates. The deposit checker shows whether your dates fall in the window.
Sources (checked October 19, 2026)
Before your first stay
- Vaccination records current through pick-up day
- A signed boarding agreement
- Pets 16 weeks or older
- Bring nothing but your pet
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6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620
| 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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Follows the 2026 rate sheet: a 50% non-refundable deposit, due 30 days before drop-off, for stays beginning from seven days before through seven days after a major holiday. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm.
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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.
Google reviews
What pet owners say
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...
This place is fantastic! I have one super easy going dog and one that is very much the opposite, she takes a long time to be comfortable with strangers and can be aggressive. I chose Happy Paws originally because the dogs can go in and out without having to be put on a leash. I am so happy I made that decision. Now my...
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Answers
Questions people ask
Still have a question? Call 707-678-6600 (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the boarding FAQ.
Is the kennel open on July 5?
In 2027, July 5 is a Monday and the kennel is open on regular hours. July 4 is closed all day.
Is the deposit refundable?
Cancel at least 7 days ahead for a 100% account credit. Under 7 days the deposit is forfeited.
Can a nervous dog stay?
Google reviewers describe shy and slightly reactive dogs settling in. Tell the kennel on the agreement and call 707-678-6600.
Does the rule apply for 2026?
July 4, 2026 has passed. The next window is June 27 to July 11, 2027.
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| 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 |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.