Happy Paws Kennels, Inc.
BoardingCat boardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 133 reviews · top 10% in Sacramento
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 133 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #8 of 94 in Sacramento
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published9 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. is a boarding facility in Dixon, CA, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 133 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #8 of 94 in Sacramento. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 9.
Top 10% in Sacramento#8 of 94 by Dogs Away score, from 133 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingCat boardingDaycarePet sitting
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Sacramento
- #8 of 94
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (133)
- From downtown
- 20.8 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
9/27
9 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“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.”happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“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.”happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/
Operations8 of 21 published
HousingIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Our facility has 100 indoor/out door runs .”happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Indoor/Outdoor Runs - heated and air conditioned Large fenced play areas”happypawskennels.com/
Capacity100
Their words
“Our facility has 100 indoor/out door runs .”happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Indoor/Outdoor Runs - heated and air conditioned”happypawskennels.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 9 reviews, not stated by the facility
ToursWalk-in tours welcome
Their words
“Please feel free to stop by between 9:00 11:00 am or 2:00 4:00 pm. ... No appointment is necessary.”happypawskennels.com/touring-the-facility/
Administers medicationIncluded
Their words
“Administering medications is included, no extra charge”happypawskennels.com/
FeedingOwner's food accepted at no charge
Their words
“No charge for feeding your food or special diets”happypawskennels.com/
Show 17 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.7ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
photo updates 9kind staff 7clean facility 4new kennels 3dog training 3outdoor play 3dog baths 2flea prevention 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Boarding check-out is by 11:30.Stated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Boarding is charged by the night.Stated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Afternoon pick-ups are charged an extra half day.Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Dogs must be 16 weeks old before the first day of a boarding stay.Stated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Accepts dogs and cats whether neutered or intact.Stated on their website
- Cats
- Boards cats as well as dogs.Stated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Tue
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Wed
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Thu
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Fri
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Sat
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
- Sun
- 7:30–11:30 AM, 2–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
6677 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA 95620
20.8 miles from downtown Sacramento · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Happy Paws Kennels, Inc.
What services does Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. offer?
Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. is listed as a kennel in Dixon, CA, offering boarding, cat boarding, daycare.
How much does Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. charge?
We did not find a published rate on Happy Paws Kennels, Inc.'s website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Sacramento median published boarding rate is $55/night across 24 facilities.
What vaccines does Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Happy Paws Kennels, Inc.?
Happy Paws Kennels, Inc.'s website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Happy Paws Kennels, Inc. compare with other Sacramento facilities?
It ranks #8 of 94 in the Sacramento index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 133 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Happy Paws Kennels, Inc., Dixon, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/sacramento-ca/happy-paws-kennels-inc/Similar places near Dixon
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