Abstract: An animal shelter may be disposed partially underground. The animal shelter may be a dog house that includes an above-ground entrance and a main portion that rests below grade. The dog house may provide more uniform temperatures for the dog, protecting the animal from both excessive heat and cold temperatures. The dog house may also provide protection from noise, allowing the dog to rest in locations with loud ambient noises. The dog house may have a dome-shaped top and an entrance-way that may keep rain out from inside of the dog house.