Historically, animal shelters were designed as temporary holding facilities for abandoned or relinquished dogs. Today, shelters are now becoming ÒhomeÓ for dogs that are not adopted or fostered, breeding new challenges of kennel-induced behavioral problems, thereby reducing adoption rates. While Òno-killÓ shelters are on the rise, there have been little changes in the structure and design of shelters to improve canine welfare. A survey of animal shelters identifies that environmental enrichment in todayÕs shelter settings is very limited, and many housing environments do not meet the current Animal Welfare Act (AWA) guidelines, thus negatively impacting canine welfare and health. This study examines the relationship between shelter dogs with behavioral problems and the enrichment provided for the dogs. A survey of animal shelters exemplifies the frequency and types of environmental enrichment, if any, and what factors may limit the use of various enrichment elements in shelter settings.