--- title: Hamster & Gerbil Boarding Near Dixon | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/hamsters-and-gerbils/ 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/) - [Small pet boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/) - Hamsters and gerbils # Hamster and gerbil boarding near Dixon Happy Paws Kennels boards hamsters and gerbils, and the kennel may ask you to provide the cage. Small pet rates are quoted on request, so please call 707-678-6600 for dates and rates. Please ask about small pet boarding [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Hamsters and gerbils are small, nocturnal and fond of routine. They travel best in their own cage with their own bedding, and both prefer cooler, drier rooms than a hot car or a sunny window. ## Booking a stay Gerbils are named on the kennel's list of accepted small pets, and hamsters are welcome too. Call 707-678-6600 or send a request through your online account. The kennel confirms every reservation, and the boarding agreement is completed once. Rates for small pets are not printed on the 2026 sheet, so please ask for a quote. Drop-off and pick-up run 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM. ## Hamsters: what the Merck Veterinary Manual says - Keep the enclosure at about 64 to 79 degrees F. - Use a home with a solid floor, deep bedding and nesting material; avoid cedar and pine, which can be poisonous. - Hamsters are usually best kept alone, and adult females are especially likely to fight. - They are nocturnal, awake at night and asleep by day. - An exercise wheel should have a solid running surface rather than wire. ## Gerbils: what the Merck Veterinary Manual says - Gerbils need a cage with a solid, non-mesh bottom; a fish tank with a breathable lid is a common choice. - Living quarters should be 60 to 70 degrees F and relatively dry, below 50 percent humidity. - Plan on about 5 gallons per gerbil. - Gerbils are social and do best in pairs, ideally same-sex littermates. - They chew nearly everything, so skip toys with small parts. ## Keeping them comfortable on the trip Because both species like a narrow temperature range, plan the drive so the cage is never left in a parked car. A familiar cage, bedding and food reduce the changes your pet faces. Pack a written note with feeding, any medication and the habits staff should know about, such as a hamster that is easily startled awake. ## What to pack - The cage, with the usual bedding and a hide or tunnel. - Food in its original bag and a note of the daily amount. - Treats and chew items your pet already knows. - A water bottle or dish you already use. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Hamster](https://www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/hamsters/providing-a-home-for-a-hamster) - [Merck Veterinary Manual: Providing a Home for a Gerbil](https://www.merckvetmanual.com/all-other-pets/gerbils/providing-a-home-for-a-gerbil) - [Happy Paws Kennels: important things to know](https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### 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/) - [Pet rats](https://happypawskennels.com/small-animal-boarding/rats/) - [What to pack for a small pet's stay](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/small-pets/what-to-pack-for-small-pet-boarding/) - [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/) ## What pet owners say 4.9 from 133 Google reviews [Read them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=12930655858419906774) Wonderful staff and my dogs enjoyed their stay. 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Please call 707-678-6600 for a quote. ### Can two hamsters share a cage? The Merck Veterinary Manual says hamsters are usually best kept alone. Gerbils are social and do well in pairs. ### What temperature do they prefer? The manual gives about 64 to 79 degrees F for hamsters and 60 to 70 degrees F, dry, for gerbils.