--- title: Are You Closed at Lunchtime? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-closed-at-lunchtime/ 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/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) - Are you closed at lunchtime? # Are you closed at lunchtime? Yes. The office at Happy Paws Kennels is closed from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM every day, so drop-off and pick-up happen in two windows: 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Planning your arrival around the midday break avoids the one real surprise on the schedule. ## The day in two windows **Every day except the holiday closures.** | Time | What is happening | | --- | --- | | 7:30 to 11:30 AM | Drop-off and pick-up | | 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM | Office closed | | 2:00 to 5:00 PM | Drop-off and pick-up | ## Why the midday break matters for your bill Check-out is by 11:30 AM. If you arrive at 12:15 for a pick-up, you wait until 2:00 and the afternoon pick-up adds half of the nightly fee. So the best time to collect your pet is before 11:30. For one dog in Business Class, half of the $59 night is the add-on. ## Flights and long drives If your plane lands at midday, pick up in the afternoon window and plan for the half-night. If you are driving in from far away, aim for the morning window, or the first half hour of the afternoon window. The [airport distance question](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-far-are-you-from-sacramento-airport/) helps with timing. ## Tours and calls Tours do not run over lunch either: they are 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Call 707-678-6600 during the windows for the best chance of a live answer. ## If you will arrive late The afternoon window ends at 5:00 PM. If traffic puts you behind, call 707-678-6600 before then so the staff know to expect you, and plan the next open window if you cannot make it. ## Eve schedule Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve use a 1:00 to 3:00 PM afternoon window. See the [hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/). ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels hours page](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 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 - [Hours and holiday closures](https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - [What time is check-out?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-time-is-check-out/) - [Are you open on weekends?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/are-you-open-on-weekends/) - [Check-out and afternoon pick-up](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/afternoon-pickup/) - [Drop-off and pick-up](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/drop-off-and-pick-up/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Can someone else pick up my pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-someone-else-pick-up-my-pet/) - [Do I need to bring a leash or bowls?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-bring-a-leash-or-bowls/) - [Should I label my pet's belongings?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/) - [How should I pack my dog's food?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-should-i-pack-my-dogs-food/) - [What if my dog has food allergies?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-dog-has-food-allergies/) - [What do you feed cats?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-do-you-feed-cats/) - [Do dogs get walks?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-get-walks/) - [What information do you need about my pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-information-do-you-need-about-my-pet/) 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 drop off during lunch? Drop-off and pick-up are in the two windows only. ### What if my flight is delayed? Call 707-678-6600 and let the staff know.