Pet Carriers

One of my three cats HATES standard hard-sided carriers and completely freaks out whenever I have to get her into one. No matter what kind of training or acclimation tools I tried (leaving the plastic carrier around with the top off and comfortable bedding inside, spraying with "happy cat" pheromones, etc.), she wouldn't go near it. Although it took a while with the I-GO2, I have caught this cat napping inside and looking very comfortable. I'm looking forward to seeing how she feels when the screen is zipped up. About the product itself: It's very well made, has plenty of room for any of my cats, who weigh between 7 1/2 and 8 1/2 pounds and fit easily into a standard 11 1/2" H by 19 1/2" L plastic carrier. It's awesome that they can sit up in the I-GO2 and look around (something they can't do in hard-sided carriers) and that they can also lie down for a nap. The expandable sides leave extra room for longer cats to have a comfortable nap. The fact that you can buckle this carrier into a car's seat belt, carry it as a backpack, and roll it like carry-on luggage make this product very convenient for any usage. I'm quite sure this carrier wouldn't fit under the seat in an airplane cabin, but this isn't a problem for me because I have no intention of flying with my cats. But if you're planning to do so, you'll probably want to consider a soft-sided carrier that's shaped more like a traditional carrier."..."  Read more

These carriers are great for short trips, including visits to the vet, etc. Because you can open them either at the top or at the end, you have a choice as to how you will get your pet inside. For example, the top opening is great for getting reluctant cats inside, but the opening on the end is good for dogs, who can just walk right in. The carrier is lightweight but sturdy, easy to carry, and easy to get in and out of a car. The only thing I have found is that even the largest carrier isn't quite tall enough. My cat is quite big and has long legs. He can stand when he's in the carrier, but only if he keeps his head level with his body. There is not enough headroom for him to hold his head up normally. Lying down he is fine....plenty of room then, but I probably would not use this carrier on a long trip for a pet at the larger end of the recommended limits."..."  Read more

This is a sturdy carrier that's a practical size and my dog seems to like it just fine (incidentally, if I leave it sitting out, the cats won't stay out of it either). In the picture it's not clear that you can only load the pet into the top, and I wanted one where I could just let my dog walk in at-will. The side zipper housed a storage compartment that I didn't need, so I just cut out the inner material that made the pocket, and now it loads on the side and top. I didn't give this the full 5 stars because it's not the most stylish carrier and I prefer a carrier where my dog is incognito, but most of the bags that focus more on style don't have adequate ventilation in my opinion, so this was a good alternative."..."  Read more

I use it to take my large cat to work with me. I also foster kittens & can place 4 in it after feedings. Works great to keep them out of the way when I am on computer. Easy to launder & always looks nice. Comfortable to use & easy to put on & lift off."..."  Read more