Despite it being a couple months until Christmas, some Yellowknifers are already in the giving spirit.

The NWT SPCA, a volunteer-run, no-kill animal shelter located in the NWT capital, recently inherited an abundance of dog houses that were dropped off.

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The houses are being given away for free to those willing to make the trip to the shelter at 118 Falcon Road. in the Engle Business District.

The individual who gave away the dog houses was a previous dog owner who no longer has any pooches, so the person figured the animal shelter could benefit.

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Three people had taken advantage of the free canine housing as of Tuesday morning.

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Spencer said she and the SPCA are pleased to offer the houses to pet owners strugging in the current economic climate.

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