Petmate Two Door Top Load Pet Kennel

I bought this carrier to accommodate a now fully grown adult cat to replace a smaller tote carrier that was fine was she was a kitten. I like that there is more than enough room for my cat to move around comfortably in. Having two doors, especially the top one is an important feature. The doors lock securely preventing accidental opening. I just have one minor quibble that prevented me from giving this product five stars. The top door does not swing open to 180° only 90°. If you can imagine trying to get a nervous cat into the carrier, only to have one of its paws kick the door causing it to slam shut. This results in a sudden and loud noise. You now have the task of trying to coax I bought this carrier to accommodate a now fully grown adult cat to replace a smaller tote carrier that was fine was she was a kitten. I like that there is more than enough room for my cat to move around comfortably in. Having two doors, especially the top one is an important feature. The doors lock securely preventing accidental opening. I just have one minor quibble that prevented me from giving this product five stars. The top door does not swing open to 180° only 90°. If you can imagine trying to get a nervous cat into the carrier, only to have one of its paws kick the door causing it to slam shut. This results in a sudden and loud noise. You now have the task of trying to coax a scared cat out of hiding with the vet appointment only moments away. … more

I have not actually put this in use yet, but I love the idea! I used to stand my old carrier on its end and push my little guy in ! It seemed like he had 8 arms instead of 4 as he fought to stay out ! Already I can see the battle will be much easier to win! My little guy has the 3-P syndrome when it comes time to be crated : he pees, poops, and pukes on being caged , so having great access for cleaning afterwards is a plus !

I purchased two of these for my hard to transport cats. One is just difficult to get into a carrier and the other is too big for the little door. These worked great and the lid stays open to put the cat inside. It latches tightly and stays shut. I bought the 22" Frisco Quilted Fleece Pet Bed & Crate Mat, Ivory for the bottom of these and it was a good fit.

We haven't used it to transport yet, but the size is perfect for a 16-pound adult cat (we got the larger brown/tan one), and it's looks very sturdy. I did have to leave it out for a few days before putting it out for the cats to check out because of the initial smell, but that was gone in a day or two. Comes with extra bolts and wingnuts, so that's nice, too.

This is a great carrier. As a cat rescue we use them quite heavily. The top door is particularly useful for vet visits and adoption fairs. There are two places on the upper half which consistently require attention when assembling new carriers. First the hole on the right-side of the top door is often not fully open due to some remnant plastic from manufacturing. You will probably need to open that hole for the bar on the top door to go in properly to secure it. The second place is the square hole at the back of the carrier for the bolt that joins the two halves is not fully open, just like the problem with the top door. You have to open it with a pen knife or wriggle the bolt hard to remove This is a great carrier. As a cat rescue we use them quite heavily. The top door is particularly useful for vet visits and adoption fairs. There are two places on the upper half which consistently require attention when assembling new carriers. First the hole on the right-side of the top door is often not fully open due to some remnant plastic from manufacturing. You will probably need to open that hole for the bar on the top door to go in properly to secure it. The second place is the square hole at the back of the carrier for the bolt that joins the two halves is not fully open, just like the problem with the top door. You have to open it with a pen knife or wriggle the bolt hard to remove the excess plastic to get the bolt to seat properly. So one star deducted for the manufacturing issues, five stars after it has been assembled. … more

What a great crate this is. It is so roomy and yet lightweight. We had purchased a rollabout carrier from another site...CHEWY now carries it as well, but it was HUGE. We decided to keep it in case we have to travel, but for vet visits we wanted something smaller and easier to manage, and yet still give Bailey room to move around. This crate fit the bill perfectly. And it came just in time. Poor Bailey was bitten by a spider and he was so sick. His paw and leg swelled twice it's size. Thankfully we had the new crate for him to relax in on his way to the vet. He is all well and sassy as ever! Once again CHEWY.COM to the rescue, great price on this crate and quick delivery. Bailey gives it What a great crate this is. It is so roomy and yet lightweight. We had purchased a rollabout carrier from another site...CHEWY now carries it as well, but it was HUGE. We decided to keep it in case we have to travel, but for vet visits we wanted something smaller and easier to manage, and yet still give Bailey room to move around. This crate fit the bill perfectly. And it came just in time. Poor Bailey was bitten by a spider and he was so sick. His paw and leg swelled twice it's size. Thankfully we had the new crate for him to relax in on his way to the vet. He is all well and sassy as ever! Once again CHEWY.COM to the rescue, great price on this crate and quick delivery. Bailey gives it 5 stars!! … more

The top load feature is fantastic, especially for loading cats. I was able to put a young cat, who had never been in a carrier before, in through the top and shut the door before he had a chance to rip my arm off. Very sturdy and very easy to assemble. I may get another since I have multiple cats.

This kennel is great! It will make my trips to the vet so much easier for many years to come. A couple of my cats will absolutely not come out of the carrier when we visit the vet, so we must unscrew the top from the bottom of the carrier to get them out. This one has an additional door on top!

I bought this to replace my old cat carriers, which were too small and only had one entry. Going to the vet used to be such a pain. I would try to lure my cats into their carriers with treats, but I would always end up having to force them in there. It was awful. My cats are both 10-12lbs, and I bought the medium and also bought a separate bed that fits inside. The carrier is bigger than I expected, but the kitties seem to like that. I no longer have to force them in, and one of my cats loves it so much that he takes daily naps in it.

If your kitties are like mine, trips to the Vet are to be avoided at all cost! And it all begins with the battle to get them into the carrier. Over the years, I have learned the value of prepositioning the carriers with a kitty pad inside and the top door open. If your kitties are especially skittish, you can spritz the interior with Feliway Comfort Zone. Since the carrier presents no imminent threat, the kitties will either ignore it or investigate, then go about their business. When the time comes, it is easy to pick them up and put them in the carrier. WHY IS IT SO EASY? Because the kitties can be popped into the carrier from the top before they know what’s going on. You will especially If your kitties are like mine, trips to the Vet are to be avoided at all cost! And it all begins with the battle to get them into the carrier. Over the years, I have learned the value of prepositioning the carriers with a kitty pad inside and the top door open. If your kitties are especially skittish, you can spritz the interior with Feliway Comfort Zone. Since the carrier presents no imminent threat, the kitties will either ignore it or investigate, then go about their business. When the time comes, it is easy to pick them up and put them in the carrier. WHY IS IT SO EASY? Because the kitties can be popped into the carrier from the top before they know what’s going on. You will especially appreciate this fact if the “popping part” is a one man operation! As information, on the return trip from the Vet, all I have to do is open the front door and the kitty will run in on his/her own. Nice touch to have both loading options available in one carrier! I have had one of these Petmate Kennels for a number of years and recently purchased two more to replace a couple of front loading carriers that I have, and hate using, just because they only load from the front. In addition to the MAJOR advantage already cited, the Petmate Kennels are well made/sturdy, easy to assemble, easy to clean, will last a long time, and IMHO, are the best bang for the buck! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product! … more