Well until you figure something out don't feel too bad about the Kennel option short term. When I was thinking about adopting a dog from the pound I was hesitant because of my work schedule. I have a friend who fosters dalmations and he told me that dogs are den animals anyway and they sleep most of the day in their den and are active at night, for hunting lol. My husband went out on disability a month later so is home with Valentine now but, of course a kennel is just a plush, usually well ventilated den sitting in an air conditioned house. Then they can hunt at night, in our case hunting for treats and attention. I don't like it all day either but if is safest that is what matters Kelley