Hi, all: Woodshop was contacted recently by C.A.R.E. Team coordinator for City of Dallas (https://dallasanimalservices.org/animal-services/southern-dallas-care-program/). My contact, Lily, has found a source for crates that would otherwise go into the dump, and wants to explore turning them into dog houses for underserved populations. They provide material, storage, transportation, etc. Looking to partner up with folks who could do the work.
I think it is a worthwhile project to explore, so I explained I would post and see what sort of interest there might be before we get to logistics. From the pics she sent, it would likely be putting 4x4’s on the bottom, cutting a door into the front, adding a slanted roof, and, likely, painting. Will likely start with a prototype and see what is involved. Done some research myself and could be a pretty cool (no summer pun intended) project.
Let me know if you’d be willing to help! (Yes these are my two rescues )