Congratulation on your new pup! Here are a couple of links to sites that sell some VERY nice crate alternatives:
http://www.indoordoghousesandcrates.com/page/998585 http://www.pampermepuppy.com/dog-cra...og-crates.html http://www.pawsupply.com/hardwoodhideaway.html This site offers "free" shipping, and if I am reading the prices right, they are very reasonably priced.
Hope this information helps!