--- title: "Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. — Sacramento, CA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/happy-paws-kennels-inc/" updated: "2026-10-20" data_pulled: "2026-10-20" census_at: "2026-10-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. Kennel in Dixon, CA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Sacramento, CA (https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/). **★4.9 from 133 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.7/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, catBoarding, daycare, sitting - **Address:** 6677 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620 - **Phone:** (707) 678-6600 - **Website:** http://www.happypawskennels.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Happy%20Paws%20Kennels%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJT7hCSFElhYAR1jjxYf7qcrM ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Tuesday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Wednesday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Thursday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Friday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Saturday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | | Sunday | 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Checkout time:** Boarding check-out is by 11:30. — facility's words: "Check out time is by 11:30." (https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - **How a stay is counted:** Boarding is charged by the night. — facility's words: "We charge by the night and operate similar to a hotel." (https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - **Late pick-up:** Afternoon pick-ups are charged an extra half day. — facility's words: "Afternoon pickups are not a problem, but will be charged an extra 1/2 day." (https://happypawskennels.com/hours/) - **Minimum age (months):** Dogs must be 16 weeks old before the first day of a boarding stay. — facility's words: "Dogs and cats must be 16 weeks old prior to the first day of their stay" (https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - **Cats:** Boards cats as well as dogs. — facility's words: "Dogs and cats must be 16 weeks old prior to the first day of their stay" (https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) - **Unaltered dogs & females in heat:** Accepts dogs and cats whether neutered or intact. — facility's words: "dogs and cats whether neutered or intact" (https://happypawskennels.com/things-to-know/) ## Published rates No rate published on their website as of October 20, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 9 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census October 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis > “we require a copy of your pets vaccination records to be kept on file indicating that the following vaccinations are up-to-date and will not expire during their stay with us.” — https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “we require a copy of your pets vaccination records to be kept on file indicating that the following vaccinations are up-to-date and will not expire during their stay with us.” — https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Indoor outdoor run > “Our facility has 100 indoor/out door runs .” — https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/ - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Indoor/Outdoor Runs - heated and air conditioned Large fenced play areas” — https://happypawskennels.com/ - **Capacity:** 100 > “Our facility has 100 indoor/out door runs .” — https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/ - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Indoor/Outdoor Runs - heated and air conditioned” — https://happypawskennels.com/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes — described by 9 Google reviews; not stated on the facility's website as of October 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Walk-in tours welcome > “Please feel free to stop by between 9:00 11:00 am or 2:00 4:00 pm. ... No appointment is necessary.” — https://happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Included > “Administering medications is included, no extra charge” — https://happypawskennels.com/ - **Feeding:** Owner's food accepted at no charge > “No charge for feeding your food or special diets” — https://happypawskennels.com/ - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of October 20, 2026 ## Licensing California does not license or inspect dog boarding and daycare facilities at the state level. What California has is a statewide standards law: Health & Safety Code Chapter 11, 'Pet Boarding Facilities' (§§ 122380–122388, SB 945, in force since 1 January 2017). It applies to any premises boarding four or more pets for compensation, sets operating standards and a written pre-boarding disclosure, but creates no license. It is enforced by local animal control, humane or peace officers issuing notices to correct, with fines of up to $250 and then $1,000. Kennel permitting is local. In unincorporated Sacramento County, County Code ch. 8.26 requires a kennel permit for keeping five or more dogs but exempts for-profit 'animal facilities' that operate under a General Business License. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/ ## How to cite Happy Paws Kennels, Inc., Dixon, CA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/happy-paws-kennels-inc/ (census October 20, 2026; listing data October 20, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. 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