The temporary residences for the dogs at the Humboldt SPCA received a boost Wednesday with the delivery of ten new doghouses.

The houses were constructed at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre by inmates in the shop program.

Director Wanda Price says they couldn't have come at a better time.

"They were needed pretty badly, the dogs are pretty hard on the houses," she laughed. 'They get bored and they chew the shingles off, the roof off, the insulation out so yeah, we really needed some new ones."

The materials to build the houses was donated by Prince Albert Rona and the Co-op in PA.

Shop Instructor, Ryan Reinbrecht says it's great to bring a couple of the craftsmen out to help them deliver the houses.

"I've been at the Correctional Centre for five years but this is my first time taking guys out of the centre. It's nice to be able to take them out, see the expression on their faces when they actually get to be back in the community for a little bit and just to know what they are doing is making a difference somewhere."

They construct many projects for non-profit groups across Saskatchewan at the Correctional Centre, the organization does the leg work to find materials and the shop students do the rest. They have even built playhouses for raffles.

Price feels it's a great program and she's ecstatic for the contribution.

"A lot of thanks to the people building them, they are so nice. They took their time and made some nice designs on them, so appreciative they would do this for us."

The SPCA continues to raise money for a new building, currently they have a Facebook auction underway that closes June 11th.

You can hear more from both Price and Reinbrecht below.