A weather resistant portable pet shelter, including a rigid shell
enclosing an interior space, the rigid shell including a lower base
portion below the interior space having at least one external, downwardly
facing element having a predetermined shape, a side wall portion
extending at least substantially around the interior space and including
a door opening connecting therewith, and an upper roof portion above the
space and including a peripheral portion therearound having an external
dish shaped structure defining an upwardly open concave region adapted
for receiving and supporting a pet or a pet bed on the roof portion, the
external dish shaped structure being configured for mating with and
supporting the at least one downwardly facing element of the base portion
such that a second pet shelter including the at least one downwardly
facing element can be supported by the shell above the roof portion. The
pet shelter can be configured for use as a pet entertainer, and also a
carrier.