--- title: Should I Label My Pet's Belongings? | Happy Paws Kennels url: https://happypawskennels.com/questions/should-i-label-my-pets-belongings/ 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/) - Should I label my pet's belongings? # Should I label my pet's belongings? Yes. Mark every item you bring, from the food bag to the slow-feeder bowl, so it comes home with you. The boarding agreement says the kennel is not responsible for bedding or toys that are damaged, destroyed or lost. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Dozens of pets stay at once, and a plain blue bowl or a gray blanket looks like many others. A name in marker takes ten seconds and settles any doubt at pick-up. ## What to mark Anything that will not be used up: a slow-feeder bowl, a comfort item, a toy, a blanket or a collar you ask the staff to keep with your pet. Food in its original bag should carry the pet's name too, along with the feeding amount written in cups. ## Why the agreement matters here Clause 4 of the boarding agreement lets you bring comfort items and explains that the kennel is not responsible for bedding or toys that are damaged, destroyed or lost. Dogs in a country kennel run, chew and play, so a well loved toy can wear out. That is why the staff suggest one toy that is not the favorite. ## What not to pack at all The kennel supplies leashes, bowls, balls, Kuranda beds and blankets, so nothing in that group needs a label because nothing needs to come. The runs have heating and air conditioning, and an extra bed is not recommended. ## How labeling fits the check-in Your pet waits in the car while a staff member carries belongings inside. Items with a name on them are easy to sort at the counter. At pick-up the staff hand everything back, and a quick look at your list from the [packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) confirms nothing stayed behind. ## Medication and special items Medication is given at no extra charge. Put the pet's name, the dose and the schedule on the container or on a note so there is no mix-up when several pets on the same schedule are fed together. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Happy Paws Kennels things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - [Happy Paws Kennels boarding agreement (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Happy-Paws-Boarding-Agreement.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 - [What to bring](https://happypawskennels.com/what-to-bring/) - [Printable packing list](https://happypawskennels.com/tools/packing-list/) - [Can I bring toys?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-toys/) - [Can I bring my dog's bed?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/can-i-bring-my-dogs-bed/) - [Do I need to bring a leash or bowls?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-i-need-to-bring-a-leash-or-bowls/) - [FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/) ## Read next - [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/) - [Do you need my veterinarian's information?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-need-my-veterinarians-information/) - [Do you offer cat day care?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-offer-cat-day-care/) - [Do you board guinea pigs and hamsters?](https://happypawskennels.com/questions/do-you-board-guinea-pigs-and-hamsters/) 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 to label a collar my dog is wearing? Marking the collar with your name and phone number is a good habit, and it costs nothing. ### Will labeled items be replaced if lost? The agreement says the kennel is not responsible for lost or damaged bedding and toys, so pack only what you can replace.