--- title: Boarding With House Guests or a New Pet | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/house-guests/ 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/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) - House guests with allergies or a new pet in the home # House guests with allergies or a new pet in the home If a visitor has pet allergies, or you are adding a new pet to the home, a few nights at Happy Paws Kennels gives everyone room. Boarding is charged by the night, from $35 for a cat condo to $72 for one dog in First Class on the 2026 rates. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) A full house changes the day for a dog or cat as much as for the people. Sometimes the kindest plan for everyone is a short stay away. ## Guests with allergies Pet allergens linger in carpet, bedding and air for a long time, so a visitor with allergies may be uncomfortable even when the pet is out of the room. Boarding the pet for the length of the visit gives you time to clean before they arrive. Ask your guest how long they are staying, then book the nights with a margin for the cleaning day. Cleaning can wait until after pick-up if you prefer: check-out is by 11:30 AM, or between 2:00 and 5:00 PM for half a night more. If your visitor is mildly allergic, ask them what they are comfortable with, then book accordingly. ## Introducing a new puppy, kitten or rescue Dogs and cats need time with a new animal. Some owners board the resident pet for the first days so the newcomer settles on its own, then do introductions on neutral ground. Dogs and cats must be 16 weeks old before the first day of a stay, so a young puppy or kitten is not yet ready. The [puppy boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/puppy-boarding/) and the [age question](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-old-does-my-puppy-need-to-be/) explain the rule. ## A visiting dog with its owners When a guest brings a dog that does not get along with yours, boarding your own dog can keep both calm. A dog can stay in a kennel by itself, or two familiar dogs share a kennel at the reduced sharing rate. The [two dogs, one kennel guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/two-dogs-one-kennel/) helps you decide. ## What it costs for a week of guests **One pet; sharing and military rates are on the rate sheet** | Pet | Per night, 2026 rates | 7 nights | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 dog, Economy | $52 | $364 | | 1 dog, Business Class | $59 | $413 | | 1 dog, First Class | $72 | $504 | | 1 cat | $35 | $245 | ## Book early for holidays Guests tend to come over holidays. The kennel is closed all day on seven major holidays, and stays beginning seven days before through seven days after them need a 50% deposit. Use the [deposit checker](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/holiday-deposit-checker/) and call to confirm. ### 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 hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### Before your first stay - [Vaccination records](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) current through pick-up day - A signed [boarding agreement](https://happypawskennels.com/boarding-contract/) - Pets 16 weeks or older - [Bring nothing but your pet](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) ### 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 - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) - [Cat boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/cat-boarding/) - [Two or more dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/multi-dog-boarding/) - [Puppy boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/puppy-boarding/) - [2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ## Price your stay 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 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 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... Kaylin B., Google review, May 2026 ## Boarding for other reasons you travel - [UC Davis winter break boarding for faculty, staff and grad students](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/uc-davis-winter-break/) - [Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/mlk-day-weekend/) - [Presidents' Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/presidents-day-weekend/) - [Veterans Day boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/veterans-day-weekend/) - [Mother's Day weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/mothers-day-weekend/) - [Thanksgiving boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/thanksgiving/) - [Christmas & New Year boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/christmas-and-new-year/) - [Easter weekend boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/easter/) - [Occasions](https://happypawskennels.com/occasions/) 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 a cat and a dog from one home both stay? Yes. Dogs stay in kennels and cats in individual towers, with separate nightly rates. ### What if my guest brings a dog? Dogs can board, with vaccine records on file. ### Is there a minimum stay? The kennel charges by the night. Please call 707-678-6600 about short stays. ### How many nights should I book for a visit? Match the length of the visit and add a night for cleaning before and after.