When we first started Dobie Haven, we were throwing up temporary kennels weekly. We were using cattle panel for the kennels, and pavers for the flooring. We knew at some time we would have to put in permanent kennels, and had gotten bids on them, but money never seemed to be there.  Small rescues and especially breed specific rescues just don't receive donations as the bigger shelters do.
When Animal Care and Services went to all the rescues and laid down some edicts regarding kenneling the dogs, and sanitary conditions needed, it became the push we needed to really do our permanent kennels. It would have broke our hearts to have to close down or cut down on our numbers.  Of course, we want to save every Doberman and give them a second chance at a safe, secure, and loving home.
I can only say that the angels started working overtime, and we were able to put in wonderful kennels for our furbabies. We are working on a visitation yard, and exercise yard now, sodding and seeding grass, and putting in seating areas.
The residents of Dobie Haven are happier, and cleaner, and safer now, and that is what it is all about.