Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Boarding Destination in Dixon, CA
Happy Paws Kennels has provided trusted pet boarding services since 1971, offering a safe and comfortable environment for dogs and cats. Our family-owned facility spans 10 acres in Dixon, California, featuring temperature-controlled indoor/outdoor runs, large play areas, and specialized care including medication administration. With decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes pet well-being through personalized attention and immaculate facility maintenance. We maintain full licensing from Solano County and hold an A+ BBB rating, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in pet care.Our staff includes an on-site manager with 18 years of daycare and boarding expertise, ensuring pets receive consistent, professional care. Clients from multiple counties and even Texas rely on our emergency accommodation capabilities, as evidenced by our wildfire evacuation support. Through continuous facility improvements and adherence to industry standards, we maintain our reputation as a premier pet boarding destination.
Services
Pet Boarding
Doggie Daycare
Vaccination Services
Facility Tours
Special Diet Accommodation
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 50+ years of combined pet care experience
- On-site manager with 18 years of specialized boarding expertise
- Temperature-controlled facilities with separate indoor/outdoor runs
- Medication administration included at no additional charge
- A+ rating from Better Business Bureau since 2008
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
- International Boarding and Pet Services Association
- Solano County Commercial Kennel License
What people say
Great people
Clean facilities
Friendly
Excellent pet care
Accommodating during emergencies
Services
Pet Boarding
Our pet boarding service provides secure indoor/outdoor runs with temperature control for dogs and cats. Each guest receives personalized care, medication administration, and access to large play areas. With separate kenneling options and special diet accommodations, we ensure pet comfort while giving owners peace of mind through regular updates and photo sharing.
Doggie Daycare
The doggie daycare offers supervised socialization in large fenced play areas with experienced staff oversight. Our facility includes separate spaces for different dog sizes and temperaments, ensuring safe interaction. The on-site manager with 18 years of experience maintains structured play schedules while monitoring pet well-being throughout each visit.
Vaccination Services
We provide vaccination administration as part of our pet care services, maintaining proper health protocols for boarding guests. Our staff follows strict sanitation procedures between animal interactions while ensuring proper vaccine storage and handling. Clients receive documentation of administered vaccines and care records during their pet's stay.
Facility Tours
Complimentary facility tours allow prospective clients to inspect our boarding environment, including indoor runs, play areas, and cattery spaces. Available during specified hours, these tours let pets acclimate to the facility while owners review safety protocols and ask questions about our care procedures.
Special Diet Accommodation
We accommodate special dietary needs by feeding pets their owner-provided food at no extra charge. Our staff follows specific feeding instructions for portion control, timing, and medication integration while maintaining strict hygiene standards during meal preparation and delivery.
People
Ken Odom
Co-Owner
Veteran pet care professional with 50+ years in the industry, previously working for veterinarians and operating personal animal facilities. Brings extensive hands-on experience with various animal species to daily operations.
Dorothy Sansoe
Co-Owner
Co-manages daily operations with husband Ken, focusing on client relations and facility maintenance standards. Contributes to creating welcoming pet environments through attention to cleanliness and comfort details.
Questions
What pet boarding services do you offer?
We provide indoor/outdoor temperature-controlled runs, medication administration, special diet feeding, and large play areas for dogs and cats.
Are vaccinations required for boarding?
Yes, we require standard vaccinations for all boarding pets to maintain health safety for all guests.
Do you accommodate emergency pet boarding?
We prioritize emergency situations like evacuations and will make space for urgent boarding needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Dixon, Fairfield, Woodland, Vacaville, Winters, Davis, Sacramento, and surrounding counties.
Can I tour the facility?
Yes, we offer facility tours during business hours so you can see our pet care environment firsthand.
How is medication handled for pets?
Our staff administers medications as instructed by owners at no additional charge during boarding stays.
