- Thanksgiving Day 2026 deposit window: stays beginning Nov 19 to Dec 3
Thanksgiving boarding
For Thanksgiving 2026, stays beginning November 19 through December 3 fall in the holiday deposit window, so the kennel asks a 50% non-refundable deposit 30 days before drop-off. The kennel closes all day on Thanksgiving, November 26, and at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25.
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.
Thanksgiving stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early. Planning the drop-off and pick-up days around the holiday hours avoids the most common surprise of the season: arriving on Thursday to a closed gate.
The holiday hours that matter
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026 the kennel closes at 3:00 PM, and the afternoon drop-off and pick-up window runs 1:00 to 3:00 instead of 2:00 to 5:00. On Thursday, November 26 it is closed all day. Friday, November 27 is back to the usual hours: 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
If you are flying out early Thursday, drop off Wednesday by 3:00 PM. If you come home Sunday night, a Monday morning pick-up by 11:30 avoids the half-night charge.
The deposit, step by step
- Check your drop-off date: a stay that begins between November 19 and December 3, 2026 is in the window.
- Pay 50% of the stay as a deposit 30 days before drop-off. For a November 21 drop-off that is by October 22.
- Need to cancel? At least 7 days' notice turns the whole deposit into a credit on your account; less notice forfeits it.
- Pay the balance at pick-up.
What a Thanksgiving stay costs
Prices are the same as any other week. For example, one dog in a Business Class kennel from Wednesday to Sunday is four nights at $59, about $236, and the deposit is half of that. A cat in the cattery is $35 a night. The stay estimator shows the deposit for your own dates.
Before you go
Check vaccination records now. The canine influenza vaccine (recommended, not required) needs a booster three to four weeks after the first dose, and records must be good through your pick-up day. Pack the special food, the medications with instructions and one toy that is not the favorite.
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 the kennel open the day after Thanksgiving?
Yes. Friday has the regular hours, 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
Which rule decides the deposit?
The 2026 rate sheet applies the deposit to stays that begin inside the window. Please call 707-678-6600 to confirm for your dates.
Can I drop off on Thanksgiving morning?
No, the kennel is closed all day on Thanksgiving. Drop off Wednesday by 3:00 PM or on Friday morning.
Do cats need a holiday deposit too?
The deposit rule covers reservations in the window, so it applies to a cattery stay as well. Please call to confirm.
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.