The crates that I have seen (at Wal Mart) and purchased were pretty costly, as far as crates go. Rather, I've been told that crates were much less than I've seen and/or purchased them for. I bought mine for $35 and $40 at Wal Mart in Pendleton.

You are correct in that there are other issues, as well. This is an emergency decision (although, not without thought). Isis does not handle car rides well. She is incredibly submissive but overly-dominating critters stress her out, as well (we'll be going some place [yes, our only viable option, due to its own issues] where there are two other dogs). etc

I'm just trying to do the best that I can with all the info that I have.

However, as a bit of light... I have really racked my brain and come up with a couple of ideas and the *temporary* foster (as it originally was ) may not be necessary.