Pet rat boarding near Dixon

Rats are clever, social animals that bond with their owners and with each other. A stay goes best when a rat's cage mates travel together, the cage is familiar and the food does not change.

Booking a rat stay

Rats are among the small pets the kennel accepts, together with gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and birds. 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 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.

What the Merck Veterinary Manual says about rats

• Rats need companionship, so a group is better than a lone rat; keep same-sex rats together.
• They are nocturnal, sleeping most of the day and becoming active at night.
• Keep them between 64 and 79 degrees F with 30 to 70 percent humidity.
• Temperatures above 86 degrees F can cause heat exhaustion, especially in crowded cages, and cages belong out of direct sunlight.
• Lift a rat gently over the shoulders while supporting its body, never by the tail.

Why the cage you bring matters

Cage mates that live together should stay together, in the cage they know. That keeps their routines and their scent intact, and it avoids the introductions that can lead to squabbles. Tell staff which rats are bonded and which are not.

Heat on the way

A parked car in a Dixon summer gets far hotter than 86 degrees F in minutes. Carry your rats in the air-conditioned cabin, keep the carrier out of sun, and take them straight in at drop-off. The Dixon heat and cold by month page shows the valley's temperatures.

What to pack

1. The cage with usual bedding, hides and a wheel with a solid surface.
2. Your rats' regular food in its original bag and a written daily amount.
3. Treats they already know, and any medication with instructions.
4. A note about handling: which rats are shy and which come to the door.