Frisco Basic Dog & Cat Carrier Bag, Black

Carrier base is 9" WIDE x 18.75" long. It is 12" tall, except when you're carrying it the peak is a bit taller but it's too narrow to be useful. This is strangely narrow. Southwest & American allow up to 13 in wide, United up to 11, and others average 12. So there's a huge loss of space. My fat cat was able to turn around in it though. It's not really feasible to turn it sideways either because it doesn't keep its shape and loses some ventilation. Might have to build some type of frame in it. On the upside, I can imagine the shape makes it easier to put on top of suitcase. Unfortunately there's no way to actually attach it to suitcase handles, like some others. The bottom is lightweight Carrier base is 9" WIDE x 18.75" long. It is 12" tall, except when you're carrying it the peak is a bit taller but it's too narrow to be useful. This is strangely narrow. Southwest & American allow up to 13 in wide, United up to 11, and others average 12. So there's a huge loss of space. My fat cat was able to turn around in it though. It's not really feasible to turn it sideways either because it doesn't keep its shape and loses some ventilation. Might have to build some type of frame in it. On the upside, I can imagine the shape makes it easier to put on top of suitcase. Unfortunately there's no way to actually attach it to suitcase handles, like some others. The bottom is lightweight and hard, so it keeps its shape well. The sherpa is fairly thick. The strap has plastic snaps that are clearly going to break very quickly, and the strap itself is pretty flimsy. The rings are also exceptionally flimsy plastic. I will need to replace both. I'm comfortable with the amount of ventilation, and don't think it's so much that it won't be able to make sure the cat isn't clawing his way out. It's not horrible, or completely unusable. But I don't think I'd recommend it. Why can't anyone make one that fits Airline specs on the base, and the top can be crushed down only as needed during the ride? And sturdy? Is that really too much to ask? … more

We have 2 fluffy cats (17 and 15) pounds and they had to have a vet visit. Getting them into the carriers went very smoothly--except for one trying to escape by opening the zipper with his nose. Used to use one pet carrier, but with all their fluffiness, was worried it would fall apart. Since moms don't go into the vet office these days, I felt sure they would be safe going in and returning to me. All went well and they had no complaints. Vet assistant said one just sat in his carrier and with all the ways to get to him he didn't need to be pulled or dumped out! The other one told me all about it on the way home.

We just used this carrier to take our 8 pound, 20 year old male cat for his vet check-up and it was the easiest ever getting him in the carrier. We put him down in front of the opening and he walked right in, no problem! So much better than the old hard carriers. When I first opened the carrier and got it ready for use a week ago, kitty promptly checked it out and rubbed his scent all over the openings and sides, so it was obvious that he approved of this carrier. He also stepped into it to check it out further. And it is so easy to pick up and carry. But I must warn you if you have a three year old child, they will also like this carrier and if you aren't looking for a second, they will We just used this carrier to take our 8 pound, 20 year old male cat for his vet check-up and it was the easiest ever getting him in the carrier. We put him down in front of the opening and he walked right in, no problem! So much better than the old hard carriers. When I first opened the carrier and got it ready for use a week ago, kitty promptly checked it out and rubbed his scent all over the openings and sides, so it was obvious that he approved of this carrier. He also stepped into it to check it out further. And it is so easy to pick up and carry. But I must warn you if you have a three year old child, they will also like this carrier and if you aren't looking for a second, they will quickly crawl into the carrier and not want to come out. And if you pull them out by their ankles, they will try to scamper back in, so you have to be very fast in putting the carrier out of reach! … more

I just had occasion to use this carrier to take my cat to the vet. She is a 13 lb cat and it's too small and narrow and it collapses in since it's a soft sided carrier. I guess if you had a very small cat or kitten it might be okay but I wouldn't recommend for a larger cat and certainly not for a long trip. Unfortunately, I'm going to have to get another carrier.

My little mini dachshund puppy LOVES this carrier. We had initially got it just to travel him around NYC, we had bought him a crate to sleep in at night but he loves this carrier SO MUCH he will only sleep in this at night- for 7 hours at a time most nights. I will have to buy a replacement soon because we just use it for everything!!! He’s 4 pounds and there is enough room for him and 2-4 toys to play with. The openings are perfectly positioned, lots of storage and a longer strap for over the shoulder carrying! Puppy and human approved!! <3

We have seven indoor cats and three traditional carriers. This works well for normal times for trips to see the vet. However, we live in the Northwest. We have been dealing with fires and we live daily in the expectation of the Cascadia fault earthquake. So I am adding several of these carriers to be the go bags for our kitties.

My 14lb, 12yo male kitty fits really well in this carrier. The padding is nice as is the carrier itself. It's super easy to get my cat in and I also think it's more inviting than the plastic carrier I had. Def recommend!

This carrier is so nice and I didn't realize it had a soft bottom you can take out. I put both my kittens in here and you can see them! Easy to unzip and easy to carry looks like a workout bag! They seem calm in here too. I got it in pink, so cute!

Like most cats, my crew hates getting into carriers. A friend suggested I try a soft sided carrier to see if the the little troublemakers would do better in something they could see out of. And it worked! This carrier allows for more visibility (and air flow) than the old style hard ones. The padded bottom piece is comfy and gives them good traction when the bag is moved. It survived my chewer (she gave up after just a minute). The fact it folds for easy quick storage is a bonus!

I have a highly skittish, 16 lb, 6 year old cat. She has always hated being in a crate in the car when we have to travel, to the vet or anywhere else. Because a standard crate does not give me the option to be able to pet her or hold her closer to me to comfort her, I thought a fabric carrier would be a better choice. This one was a great buy, because it has several ways that i can reach into the carrier to pet her without the risk of her pushing her way out and getting into the vehicle at large. It also made it easier for me to hold her on my lap in the back seat while my husband drove us to the vet for her check up, and allowed her to feel the pressure of my arms around the carrier, which soothed I have a highly skittish, 16 lb, 6 year old cat. She has always hated being in a crate in the car when we have to travel, to the vet or anywhere else. Because a standard crate does not give me the option to be able to pet her or hold her closer to me to comfort her, I thought a fabric carrier would be a better choice. This one was a great buy, because it has several ways that i can reach into the carrier to pet her without the risk of her pushing her way out and getting into the vehicle at large. It also made it easier for me to hold her on my lap in the back seat while my husband drove us to the vet for her check up, and allowed her to feel the pressure of my arms around the carrier, which soothed her. Typically she cries the entire time she is in her standard crate, but while she was in this carrier, we did not hear a peep. It has a comfortable liner in the bottom that can be removed to clean, and many windows for her to see out in all directions. I would recommend this carrier for anyone with a heavy cat that has anxiety about traveling. Plus the shoulder strap made it a breeze for me to carrier her, and manage my malamute in the vet office at the same time. … more