--- title: Do I Bring the Cage for a Small Pet? | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-bring-the-cage-for-a-small-pet/ 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/) - Do I bring the cage for a small pet? # Do I bring the cage for a small pet? Usually, yes. Happy Paws may ask you to provide the cage for your rabbit, bird, hamster, gerbil, rat or guinea pig, so call to confirm before drop-off. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The kennel's things-to-know page lists the small pets it boards and notes the cage request. ## Why your own cage A cage from home smells like home, and your pet knows how to use its own water bottle, hideout and perches. Small animals are easily stressed by change, and a familiar enclosure is one less change. ## Before you drop off Bring the cage along with your pet's food, and anything else your pet uses every day. Mark the cage with your name and your pet's name, because the kennel asks that all belongings be marked. Ask the kennel what size works when you call 707-678-6600. ## Which pets are included Rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, rats, guinea pigs and birds are all boarded. There is no list price, so ask about small pet rates when you book. Start on the [small pet boarding page](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/). ## More help The [small pet packing guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/what-to-pack-for-small-pet-boarding/) goes through the full list. Your pet needs its own cage even for a short stay, and the [small pets FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) answers related questions. ## Mark everything Put your name and your pet's name on the cage and on any carrier, bottle or food container. The kennel asks that belongings be marked, and a label saves a mix-up at pick-up. ## Call first Because the request depends on the animal, a quick phone call settles it. Say what you have, what size it is and how you plan to bring it. Then you will know whether to carry your own cage on drop-off day. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels, things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [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 - [Small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/) - [What to pack for a small pet's stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/what-to-pack-for-small-pet-boarding/) - [Small pets](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) - [Do you board rabbits and birds?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-board-rabbits-and-birds/) - [What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [How much is a bath?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-much-is-a-bath/) - [Do you offer day care by the hour?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-offer-day-care-by-the-hour/) - [What is the buy-10-get-12 package?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-the-buy-10-get-12-package/) - [Is there a military discount?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-military-discount/) - [Is there a long-term discount?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-there-a-long-term-discount/) - [Do you bill long stays in advance?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-bill-long-stays-in-advance/) - [What is a Happy Pup Cup?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-pup-cup/) - [What is a picture play session?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-picture-play-session/) 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 borrow a cage? Please ask when you call. The kennel says it may ask you to provide the cage. ### What about my bird's cover or perches? Bring what your bird uses at home and mark it with your name.