--- title: Do You Board Guinea Pigs and Hamsters? | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-board-guinea-pigs-and-hamsters/ 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 you board guinea pigs and hamsters? # Do you board guinea pigs and hamsters? Yes. Happy Paws boards guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, rabbits and birds. The price is not printed on the rate sheet, so please call 707-678-6600 to ask, and expect that the staff may ask you to provide the cage. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Small pets need a sitter just as dogs do, and a guinea pig or hamster can be harder to place than a dog because many sitters have little experience with them. ## What the rate sheet says The 2026 sheet says to ask about small pet boarding, naming hamsters and gerbils. The things to know page also lists rabbits, rats, guinea pigs and birds. No nightly price is listed, so a call gives you the exact number for your pet and your dates. ## The cage The staff may ask you to bring your pet's cage. A familiar cage keeps scent and layout the same, which helps a small animal settle. Bring bedding, a water bottle and the food your pet eats, written down with amounts, and mark each item with your name. ## What to tell the staff Say what species it is, how many animals, how old they are and what they eat. Mention anything that affects handling, such as a pet that is shy, or one that needs a certain temperature or a quiet corner. The more the staff know, the closer the stay will be to your routine. ## Making the booking Call to describe your pet and your dates. The kennel confirms every reservation. Drop-off windows are 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. More on each species: [guinea pigs](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/guinea-pigs/) and [hamsters and gerbils](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/hamsters-and-gerbils/). The question of the cage has its own page too: [do I bring the cage](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-bring-the-cage-for-a-small-pet/). ## Before you go Tours run daily from 9 to 11 AM and 2 to 4 PM, with no appointment, if you want to meet the staff first. See all [small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/) options. ### 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 things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 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/) - [Guinea pigs](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/guinea-pigs/) - [Hamsters and gerbils](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/hamsters-and-gerbils/) - [Do I bring the cage for a small pet?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-bring-the-cage-for-a-small-pet/) - [Small pets](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/small-pets/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [What is a Happy Pupsicle?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-pupsicle/) - [What is a bubble picture play session?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-bubble-picture-play-session/) - [What is a Happy Lick Mat?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-is-a-happy-lick-mat/) - [Can three dogs share a kennel?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-three-dogs-share-a-kennel/) - [Do dogs go outside?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-dogs-go-outside/) - [When did the new kennel building open?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/when-did-the-new-kennel-building-open/) - [How long has Happy Paws been in business?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-long-has-happy-paws-been-in-business/) - [Is Happy Paws licensed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-happy-paws-licensed/) 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/). ### Who supplies the food? Bring the food your pet eats and write down the amounts. ### Do small pets need the dog and cat vaccines? Those vaccine rules are for dogs and cats. Ask about your pet when you call.