Pet Carriers

We decided to take our puppy home for the holidays and got quite nervous after reading reviews about southwest airlines not allowing pets onto the plane at the last minute. Some Sherpa carriers are guaranteed onboard, but not with Southwest. The dimensions for southwest are a bit unusual, having a 9" height clearance maximum. The dog also has to be able to stand up and turn around in the carrier. Many carrier descriptions included either interior or exterior dimensions, so you really did not know if you met all the criteria without trying it out. So, after MUCH reading and shopping, I ended up buying 6 carriers so that I could get southwest's blessing. I ordered the snoozer wheel around, the pet 2 go escort and traveler, and the Sherpa sport from Wayfair[...]. Realizing this was not going to happen, we went to 2 local pet stores and bought the dog whisperer tote and the outward hound carrier on wheels. Other than the dog whisperer, everything I purchased SEEMED to have the same features…. On wheels with pull out luggage handle, converting to a car seat and backpack. My dog, a 15 pound miniature American Eskimo, hated the dog whisperer… and liked the outward hound a bit more. (he really hated the whole thought of the enclosures, so we also got some ACE from the vet to calm him down… great idea!!). We took our dog and the Outward Hound carrier to southwest and they did not approve of it, for it was really short and he seemed squished … They recommended we buy the southwest bag, ok, our 7th bag purchase.... I have to say, the southwest bag is quite wide…. But doesn't have all the cool conversions as I was seeking… it is just a "box" that does not even stand up on it's own (no structure) When we returned home from our trip, we received the other carriers from Wayfair, and set them all up in a row…. We loved the snoozer the best of all the 7 bags we ended up purchasing. It has a lot of mesh for him to completely see out of, it is tall enough for him to stand up in, and has a central support to hold the top rigid. The bag's hard bottom even comes off in case the airline has low seating. He seems to actually LIKE getting into this bag, and we use it in the car where he is typically very nervous, and it seems to calm him down….The backpack is VERY comfortable, and he seems very comfortable in this bag… even the floor is nicely padded from the luggage carrier…. I am very pleased with this purchase![...] But I am stuck with the southwest bag."..."  Read more

This carrier is much more attractive than I had expected. The joined straps at the carrying handle ensure that one handle cannot slip from your grasp sending your pet flying to the ground. The carrier is slightly heavier than I expected; however, that is due to the well cushioned sides. I only wish that the carrier had been available in a large size. I have a Papillon who had knee surgery and a larger carrier would allow her to stretch out fully. That said, I am very pleased with this purchase and if it becomes available in a larger size, I will purchase that as well. It will be perfect for longer trips and give my little treasure a safe place to relax. The size that I purchased is great for taking my little one shopping. Generally, the stores don't mind my dog in her carrier and it fits securely in the child seat of a shopping cart. I highly recommend this to anyone especially if you are looking for function as well as fashion."..."  Read more

I live in Manhattan and need a carrier for my two teacup dogs. Most carriers that can accommodate two dogs are too large and bulky for everyday city use. PETOTE Metro is so comfortable to carry while walking or running errands around the city, while keeping my two dogs safe. It carries just like an oversized tote bag. What's better is unlike other large dog carriers which look like fashionably colored regular dog carriers, PETOTE just looks like a regular tote bag. NO ONE ever suspects I have dogs in my bag. Overall, a great product. Fashionable, incredibly spacious, functional, comfortable."..."  Read more

This appears to be a quality made carrier for a very small dog. The rolling action of the wheels was a little questionable but I never got to try it with my dog in the carrier. Unfortunately, the carrier was much too small for my 6.4 LB Shi Tzu mix, and she is a pretty small size...about the size of her rabbit friends that hide in our bushes! I am going to reorder the medium size.[...]"..."  Read more