Abstract: An animal shelter comprising one or more side panels having an outer wall and an inner wall, whereby an air pocket is formed between the outer wall and the inner wall, a door hingedly connected to one of the one or more side panels, a sound absorbing baffle located within one of the one or more side panels, the baffle operatively arranged to allow air to flow in or out of the animal shelter, one or more top panels coupled to the one or more side panels, the top panels having an outer wall and an inner wall, whereby an air pocket is formed between the outer wall and the inner wall, and a bottom panel coupled to the one or more side panels, wherein the one or more side panels, the one or more top panels, and the bottom panel create a substantially enclosed area.

Abstract: An animal shelter for reducing noise experienced by an animal is provided. The animal shelter may include one or more side panels creating a substantially enclosed area, a bottom panel coupled to said one or more side walls, and a grounding mat coupled to the bottom panel of the shelter, and configured to dissipate static charge. At least one of the one or more side panels and bottom panel may include an exterior layer of sound-absorbing foam. A fan may be included to direct cold air into the shelter to elevate the barometric pressure.