Best Dog Hard-Sided Carriers
Petmate kennels meet most airline travel requirements. Ideal for small pets no more than 7 inches tall and 15 inches in length, Product Dimensions : 24.05" X 16.75" X 14.5".
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was having a hard time finding something I liked, was a decent price and big enough but not too big. He's never had a crate before but surprisingly seems to like it, I have it left out for him to come and go as he pleases so when its time to shut him in maybe it won't be so traumatic (He has a very hard time traveling!)."
"About a year ago, my boyfriend and I adopted a six month old kitten and of course, we needed a carrier for her, so we got a smaller Petmate carrier. The biggest plus is that not only can a cat sit up in this carrier, both of our cats fit comfortably in it with plenty of room to move around. The cats stayed in the carrier for the majority of the trip to Minnesota, but I think that had to do with them feeling more comfortable in the carrier than out in the open car since we would leave the carrier open at home and let them explore as they wanted. Once our kitten had reached adult size, we bought another one of these carriers and currently use both when traveling or taking the cats to the vet. We could probably manage to use one carrier for both cats when making short trips, the vet's office for example, but the carrier can get quite heavy and hard to carry with two cats inside."
"Having just adopted brother and sister kittens that are so adorable they deserve nothing but the best, I chose the Petmate two door top load pet kennel."
"This is a good size for a kitten or toy size puppy."
"The top loading and side loading is great."
"It is also a pretty big carrier, so if you have a larger cat I would suggest getting this. The top loading door is also pretty sturdy, I was worried that it would bend when I picked up the carrier but I've had no problems with it moving at all."
Petmate kennels meet most airline travel requirements. 2-door carrier design allows for easy access to pets and steel front door with secure latch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was having a hard time finding something I liked, was a decent price and big enough but not too big. He's never had a crate before but surprisingly seems to like it, I have it left out for him to come and go as he pleases so when its time to shut him in maybe it won't be so traumatic (He has a very hard time traveling!)."
"About a year ago, my boyfriend and I adopted a six month old kitten and of course, we needed a carrier for her, so we got a smaller Petmate carrier. The biggest plus is that not only can a cat sit up in this carrier, both of our cats fit comfortably in it with plenty of room to move around. The cats stayed in the carrier for the majority of the trip to Minnesota, but I think that had to do with them feeling more comfortable in the carrier than out in the open car since we would leave the carrier open at home and let them explore as they wanted. Once our kitten had reached adult size, we bought another one of these carriers and currently use both when traveling or taking the cats to the vet. We could probably manage to use one carrier for both cats when making short trips, the vet's office for example, but the carrier can get quite heavy and hard to carry with two cats inside."
"Having just adopted brother and sister kittens that are so adorable they deserve nothing but the best, I chose the Petmate two door top load pet kennel."
"This is a good size for a kitten or toy size puppy."
"The top loading and side loading is great."
"It is also a pretty big carrier, so if you have a larger cat I would suggest getting this. The top loading door is also pretty sturdy, I was worried that it would bend when I picked up the carrier but I've had no problems with it moving at all."
Size: 23-Inch. Included screws can be used to further secure the top and bottom of kennel for added reinforcement.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Getting her in and out of her old carrier was a nightmare for us and our cat. One other tip to get your dog or cat into the carrier or make them feel more secure in the carrier is to place a t-shirt or any other article of clothing that you and/or family members have worn overnight or for six or more hours in the carrier. By doing this your pet will smell your scent which will make them feel more secure. This work well with pets that need to be crated or placed in a room for periods of time, just like the carrier place any article of clothing that has been worn for six or more hours inside the crate/room."
"The top door will stay open so that I can pick up a cat , quickly take it to where the carrier has been out of view, and drop it in before it knows what's going on. I would recommend this carrier to anyone, but especially older or mobility-challenged cat owners, as well as those who have cats with an unfortunate life history, excessive timidity, or who tend to claw and/or bite when they see the carrier coming."
"Over the past six months I've laid out several different size of Amazon boxes in his playroom: smaller, larger, wider, narrower, etc. When I assembled and put this in his room, he also hesitated at the beginning, but all I needed to change his mind was a few cat treats. You need to tilt the carrier here and there in order to make all the parts fit into the holes that they are supposed to go into."
Best Dog Soft-Sided Carriers
► EXPANDABLE FROM BOTH SIDES- Being wedged inside a typical pet carrier doesn't give your animal much room to move or stretch. ► AIRLINE FRIENDLY- Our adjustable shoulder strap and handle allows you to secure carrier to suitcase for easy mobility while traveling. The expandable space function allows your pet to lay down and relax during your car ride or airplane travels (please check airline regulations before flying). We Cannot Guarantee This Special Pricing, So Be Sure To Click Buy Now and try this Expandable Pet Carrier RISK FREE ! AIRLINES APPROVED:- Designed to fit under front cabin seat of major airline carriers - Alaska, Allegiant Air, American, Delta, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, United, Virgin America. SAFE & STABLE:- Unlike other expandable carriers which clearly sag when expanded, we have added a thick wire frame at the top for extra stability, eliminating sagging corners or bunched up edges.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The carrier fit snugly, but easily, under the seat on the first three airplanes. This pet carrier is a bit wider than some, and so the under-seat width may be critical to whether or not the carrier will fit comfortably under the seat in front of you, and, with luck, also allow enough room for you to slide your feet on either side of it during the flight. Be aware that some airplanes have sound and TV equipment fastened under the middle seat, therefore both height and width should be checked before you book your seat to ascertain the best seat for you to book on a specific airplane when you have any style of pet carrier with you. (You are not permitted to allow the dogs out of the carrier while inside the terminal or on the airplane. I carried two small dogs at the same time (one is 8 pounds and the other is 11 pounds) in the Pet Peppy Expandable Pet Carrier. Because I didn't have a wheeled suitcase to mount it on, I had to use the included sturdy shoulder strap to carry the occupied carrier from the far end of one terminal into another (somewhat distant) terminal. Twenty-two pounds doesn't sound like much to carry, and it was fine when I only had to carry the dogs and their carrier (plus a twenty-five pound backpack) for relatively short distances. I am still surprised, and impressed, that I can honestly tell you that I see no damage to the bottom of the carrier or to the place where the shoulder strap is anchored to the carrier after I dragged it that far. Building wheels into the carrier bottom would only elevate the carrier, making it more difficult (if not impossible) to slide under the airplane seat in front of your seat. When this carrier wears out, I will not hesitate to purchase another Pet Peppy Pet Carrier with the same expandable "wings" on the sides."
"He is able to curl up and sit inside the carrier all zipped up (a tight fit but he can), but knowing that we can give him lots of extra space once the carrier is on the ground is so refreshing."
"My cat is 9.5 lbs and can stretch all the way out in it when unfolded and comfortably lay in the center when folded up."
"I went on vacation and the cage worked great it unzips to make more than enough space for my jack russell terrior who is about 16 inch tall and weighs 19 pounds."
"I chose to order this specific carrier because I wanted one that opened on both sides without breaking the bank. Even though I chose 2 day shipping at checkout, it took 6 days to arrive. When I opened the carrier and started exploring, I discovered one of the zippers on the side that opens the netting was slightly separated from the netting."
"There is a leash attachment inside which would be very handy to keep pet inside when you open to check on him."
"I love that this carrier has the sides that fold outward, and the collapsible water bowl that came with it will be very helpful."