Petmate Two Door Top Load Pet Kennel

This carrier is too small for my tiny chihuahua. It is also too small for any of my neighbors cats (tried it out on 12 different adult cats---no one was happy.) This might work for a very young pup or kitten but it won't do for any adult except maybe a true toy breed. It is well-made. Giving it a 3-star only because I couldn't test it on any animal I have or know.

I have had several carriers for my cats, and this is the best. It is large enough so that he can move comfortably, and, if needed, I can put litter box, food, and water in with him. He feels secure when I carry it because of the solid bottom, and the top opening makes it easy to load him in. I haven't had a dog, so I can't rate this carrier for dogs, but it is perfect for my 14-16 pound cat.

This carrier is fantastic. No more having to dump cats out because my short arm can’t get to the back to pull them out at vets office. Easy stress reducing top access that’s very secure when closed and carrying. Very reasonable price and came with extra hardware. Couldn’t be more pleased for the cats and will prolly get one for my chihuahua and choodle. Lots of people at vets office were checking it out & 2 ordered from their cellphones on the spot.

I bought this to transport my cat to and from the vet. My cat weights about 12 lbs. and is long so I needed something a little bigger than the standard cat carrier. It snapped together quite easily and works great. He is now going in and taking naps in it on occasion.

I have 2 of these carriers that I use for my own cats' vet appointments as well as for transporting cats for a rescue I volunteer with. The carriers are wonderful. It is so much easier to lower a cat into the carrier through the top door rather than trying to push the cat head-first through the side door. The carriers are also well built with good latches.

Overall quality of the kennel is good but I bought the medium size and the flat surface of the bottom interior of 19 X 11 is an unusual size. Aftermarket padding sizes don't fit well. You would think Petmate would offer padding sized specifically for their products.

Love the top door, I got it because I was shipping by cat and I thought it would be so much more convenient with the top door. Unfortunately it is not approved to fly with. One door only. At least going under the plane, not sure about bringing on as a carry on.

I like this for our little sizable (15 pound) cat. I put a few blankets in there to make it more cosy. It was easy to put together and is pretty sturdy. It makes for a nice bed to sleep in if you leave it open in your house.

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.

I had been looking for this type of carrier for a while. It is perfect for getting anxious pets in and out during vet visits. The vets and vet techs love it also for that reason.