Abstract: A shelter to protect an animal from extremes in climatic conditions. It includes a base member adapted to support the shelter in a fixed position relative to the ground together with a substantially enclosed structure mounted on the base member. The structure has a generally horizontal floor for supporting the animal. The floor divides the structure into an upper compartment adapted to house the animal within the structure and a lower compartment comprising a dead air space, all of which is disposed substantially entirely above the ground. The structure also has an opening providing means of ingress and egress for the animal relative to the upper compartment. It is further designed to provide a sheltered area for protecting the animal outside of the structure on the ground thereunder. Additionally, the shelter is constructed to provide light, insulation, solar heating, and protection from wind, rain, snow and other adverse weather conditions.