I figured you would say that. I did not have funds extra for a dog but I needed one to protect my property in a rental home. Parents gave me $200 to pay for the German Shepherd from a breeder. The breeder permitted me to attend obedience classes for free. The dog saved me from further burglaries. The dog was five months at the time and had spent days with the trainer at his facility. The dog needed to learn to take commands from me.
If you had funds for food and veterinary care certainly you could have found the money for a kennel. You can pick them up for less than $50.00 on Craigslist.