- Memorial Day 2027 deposit window: stays beginning May 24 to Jun 7
Memorial Day weekend boarding
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31, and Happy Paws Kennels is closed all day. A stay that begins anywhere from May 24 through June 7, 2027 needs a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off.
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.
Memorial Day weekend is a three-day trip with a Monday that most owners count as a travel day. At this kennel Monday is the day nobody can collect a pet, so the return needs a plan.
Monday is the closed day
The weekend runs Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31. Saturday and Sunday keep the usual windows, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Monday is closed all day.
If you drive home Monday afternoon, your pet is still at the kennel. Pick up Sunday between 2:00 and 5:00 PM, which adds half of the nightly fee for an afternoon pick-up, or come on Tuesday, June 1, by 11:30 AM.
Dates that trigger the deposit
The rate sheet applies the deposit to reservations that begin inside the window. A drop-off on Friday, May 28 qualifies, and so does a drop-off on June 7. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm how your dates are treated.
| Item | 2027 date |
|---|---|
| Window opens (7 days before) | Monday, May 24 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 31 |
| Window closes (7 days after) | Monday, June 7 |
| Deposit due for a May 28 drop-off | April 28 |
What four nights cost
One dog in a Business Class kennel from Friday, May 28 to Tuesday, June 1 is four nights at $59, which is $236 on the 2026 rates. An active military family pays the $53 rate, and a second dog sharing the kennel pays $50 a night. Cats are $35 a night. The balance is paid at pick-up, and the deposit counts toward the stay.
Hot-weather note
Late May and early June in the valley turn warm quickly. NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals for Vacaville, about eight miles from the kennel, show an average high near 83 degrees in May and near 91 in June. Dogs here choose between an air-conditioned inside space and an outdoor run, so the heat does not decide the stay. It does matter for the car ride, so bring your pet in a cool car and leave the air conditioning running while staff carry belongings in.
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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Enter your drop-off date to check it against the holiday deposit windows.
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.
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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...
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 Memorial Day Sunday a normal day at the kennel?
Yes. Sunday has the regular windows. Only Monday is closed.
Can I drop off on the Friday before?
Yes, during the morning or afternoon window. A Friday drop-off begins inside the deposit window.
What if I cancel the week before?
Cancel at least 7 days ahead and the deposit becomes an account credit. Less notice forfeits it.
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.