The local shelter here got several Architects in town to design "Dog Houses". Then found people to build them for free. The shelter then auctioned them off to the highest bidder. The Architect and the contractors who built the dog houses got free publicity, & a tax write off while the shelter got some much needed money. This also allowed "cough" the socialites to get involved and help by purchasing these one of a kind overpriced dog houses for their dog.