I really like the looks of this dog house. I bought it for a stray cat that Ive been feeding for months but have been unable to catch. I set it on bricks to keep it off the patio floor and dry. It says it is for indoor or outdoor use, but it is not solid wood so I dont think it would hold up outside in the elements for long. So I cover it with a heavy black tarp. The kitty loves it and can keep dry and warm.