Petmate Ultra Vari Dog & Cat Kennel, Bleached Linen, Small

Sloppy trim job on the plastics. All edges had sharp plastic ridges I had to trim all around or you would get cut. On the top by handle was a blob of plastic with a very sharp tip had to cut and file down. This carrier was better made when vari-kennel owned it. Was disappointed

Chewy is a great company! Always fast shipping & great customer service. Not happy with the poorer quality of this kennel. Thinner plastic with messy edges,I had to trim the edges with a box cutter. Just not the quality they had a few years ago. Disappointing!

This is the 4th Vari Kennel I have purchased. Just as the others this one is very sturdy and is perfect for taking my Chihuahuas to dog shows, travel, vet visits as well as sleeping at night. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because the screws and bolts used to hold the top and bottom together are extremely hard to screw in. Had to have my husband help me and he too had difficulty. The previous Vari Kennels did not have this issue.

We have been using the Ultra Petmate Vari Kennel for our canine family members for almost 30 years, ranging in size from the very smallest for toy breeds to an extra large for a big hunting dog. Every kennel is made to the same exacting standards, is easy to clean, extremely durable and meets airline standards for pet transport. There is plenty of ventilation to keep your pet cool and comfortable and the crate door is also well ventilated, is reversible and closes securely

Love Petmate Products...Was in search fro this exact size and was so happy to find for our newest little dog...We use for transporting and for eating in...All our dogs are fed in crates to keep each other from stealing each others food...I have noticed that crate is getting used for respite as well.

I was so excited to find these older style vari kennels. I was baffled when it arrived with one of the side metal vents completely popped out. I was able to get it back in place, but it does leave me wondering how dependable this crate will be. The plastic looks like the good ol' vari kennels, but it is much more thin and light weight. It must crack and break easily, because there is a small piece missing by the door. I think it will hold up now that I got it back together, but for what I paid, I expected more from petmate. Chewy as usual did not let me down...crate was here the next business day. Incredible.

The crate is great. Just what I wanted...except...I ordered the color Bleached Linen. What arrived is a dark taupe. The pictures show Linen and Blue. Where did the gray come from?? Otherwise, the crate is great.

Petmate Ultra Vari Pet Kennel is definitely not "Ultra". The plastic construction has rough edges and the "quick and easy" construction suffers from really cheap bolts and self tapping plastic wing nuts. The manufacturer must know the wing nuts are junk as they supply more in the package than are required for assembly.

I don't like the term 'cage' so we call this Gordie's House. He was crate trained when we got him and he sleeps in there all night and we put him in there when we leave to go anywhere. We were told that a Chihuahua has anxiety when left alone and they need the security of a "house", he loves it and has plenty of room. I just wish it came with some kind of water bowl thing.

We have a shih-tzu who will and did chew a hole in one of the cloth carriers (mesh & nylon)when we left him at home while we went shopping. This one is solid and has metal vents and front door and there is nothing to chew on except metal because of the clever design of the product, Great product, works for us.