--- title: Do You Take Guests From Out of State? | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-take-guests-from-out-of-state/ 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 take guests from out of state? # Do you take guests from out of state? Yes. Happy Paws has had guests from as far away as Texas. The same vaccine records and boarding agreement apply to every pet. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) The kennel serves Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun, Rio Vista, Sacramento and surrounding areas, and has had guests from as far as Texas. ## What out-of-state owners need Current vaccine records showing rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella for dogs, or rabies and FVRCP for cats. Canine influenza is recommended but not required. Records must be good through the end of the stay, and pets must be 16 weeks old. The agreement asks for a driver's license number and state. ## Paperwork ahead Upload records to your online account or email them before you travel, and download the agreement. See [upload vaccine records](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-do-i-upload-vaccine-records/) and the [new clients page](https://happypawskennels.com/new-clients/). ## Travel Dixon sits between Sacramento and the Bay Area. Sacramento airport is about 40 minutes without traffic. Read [how far from the airport](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-far-are-you-from-sacramento-airport/). ## Military moves One customer relocating with the military boarded for three months. Long stays over four weeks need a card on file. See [PCS moves with pets](https://happypawskennels.com/military/pcs-moves/). ## Where guests come from The kennel's own served-area list names Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun, Rio Vista and Sacramento, across Solano, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. Some reviewers drive an hour, and some come from further, which shows how much owners value a country setting. ## Rabies and California California law requires a rabies vaccine for dogs with few exceptions, and Happy Paws accepts no dog or cat without proof of a current rabies vaccine. Ask your vet to send a record that shows the date and expiry. ## Start early If you are coming from far away, begin the paperwork two or three weeks before your trip so a missing record does not delay the booking. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels, vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [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 - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [New clients: first-stay plan](https://happypawskennels.com/new-clients/) - [PCS move with pets](https://happypawskennels.com/military/pcs-moves/) - [How far are you from Sacramento airport?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-far-are-you-from-sacramento-airport/) - [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.com/book/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [Is parking easy?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-parking-easy/) - [What if my pet arrives with fleas?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/what-if-my-pet-arrives-with-fleas/) - [How often do dogs need rabies shots in California?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/how-often-do-dogs-need-rabies-shots-in-california/) - [Is the rabies vaccine required for cats in California?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-rabies-vaccine-required-for-cats-in-california/) - [Does the FVRCP vaccine expire?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/does-the-fvrcp-vaccine-expire/) - [Does my pet's vaccine have to last through the whole stay?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/does-my-pets-vaccine-have-to-last-through-the-whole-stay/) - [Is the kennel cough vaccine required by California law?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-the-kennel-cough-vaccine-required-by-california-law/) - [Is a rabies tag enough proof of vaccination?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/is-a-rabies-tag-enough-proof-of-vaccination/) 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/). ### Do I need a California vet? The page on vaccination requirements lists the vaccines. Ask your vet to send the record. ### Can I tour first? Tours run daily with no appointment.