Sherpa Original Deluxe Airline-Approved Dog & Cat Carrier Bag

This carrier is the greatest. We already have a Sherpa that we bought a few years ago. It is so convenient to get a less than accepting animal into it. The top zipper is a blessing. Easy to carry. Our cats are less stressed because of the three see-through sides. Large enough for our bigger cats, but can also carry two small kittens as well. Use it all the time for vet visits. Won't go back to the plastic carriers. Just an outstanding product!

Very nicely made. Lightweight. Make sure both doors are fully closed. Zip the side door completely closed at the top so there's not a way for your cat to dig the zippers open at the bottom. My 16 pound cat fills the carrier up completely.

I bought this for my 9.5lb, 10 month old, big boy of a cat. We've road tested this across two airplanes and about 10 hours total in a car. It works well, but for it being a "deluxe" bag, it could be a lot better. Right off the bat, I like that it has two openings, the base is sturdy, the liner is soft and easy to clean, and it's really roomy. This is really particular but I like the amount of mesh it has. The front and sides are mesh and the back is just fabric; in the airport I draped my jacket over the sides to give him a bit more privacy and security and I only had to worry about covering the two sides because the back was taken care of. The zippers are rugged and stay closed, whatever animal I bought this for my 9.5lb, 10 month old, big boy of a cat. We've road tested this across two airplanes and about 10 hours total in a car. It works well, but for it being a "deluxe" bag, it could be a lot better. Right off the bat, I like that it has two openings, the base is sturdy, the liner is soft and easy to clean, and it's really roomy. This is really particular but I like the amount of mesh it has. The front and sides are mesh and the back is just fabric; in the airport I draped my jacket over the sides to give him a bit more privacy and security and I only had to worry about covering the two sides because the back was taken care of. The zippers are rugged and stay closed, whatever animal you put in here won't be nosing through them easily. It's thoughtful that it comes with an adjustable shoulder strap that you can clip on and off. When I was going through the airport, I alternated between the long strap and the shorter straps. I also like that it has a pocket! This was a must when I was looking for a carrier! And most importantly, they let me on the plane with it and it fits under the airplane seat! Unfortunately, there are some faults in this bag. It's a bit lopsided and I had to really pop my hip to one side to keep from jostling him too much, but that seems like just par for the course with pet carriers. The top part that zips back has a tendency to sag. Not enough to make him uncomfortable or cave in on him, but I noticed the top was crumpled all the time. I wish it had more structure, I'm planning on inserting some wires into it to see if that helps at all. This is really nitpicky but there are a few places where the zippers get sticky, just enough to where I had to yank on it to get it closed before he could wriggle out. It's not that bad and seems like an easy fix, I should probably sit down with the carrier and go at it with some pencil lead. There is a pad on the shoulder strap, but it does absolutely nothing and in my opinion, makes the whole thing feel worse. I would have rather only had the shorter straps buckled together. And now for the biggest drawback: the pocket has almost no carrying capacity. They just slapped a zipper and extra layer of fabric on the backside of this carrier. It lays completely flat, which means that when you put things in it, the wire frame buckles. Mine is permanently bent. It's not unusable, but it's super frustrating. I packed some extra potty pads, a few ziploc bags and plastic gloves (to pick up any accidents), a collapsible travel bowl, a baggie of treats, and the smallest bottle of Feliway I could buy. The bulk of this stuff crumpled the back of the bag. The pocket needs to extend to be able to actually hold things thicker than a sheet of paper. I will be using this for as long as it holds up, but probably with some drastic modifications. It works, but I wish I could find something that works well. … more

The carrier was great. Gizmo could see ever where he was going and it made the drive to the vet a lot better. He loves boxes and we had been using a box to carry him in. The last time was a little stressful so I decided to purchase the carrier. It is really nice. Thanks

I'm so incredibly disappointed with this product as it didn't even last the trip from picking up a mama cat from her foster home to her new forever home. The mesh on the front and the sides were torn to shreds, and the top and front padding on the interior was hanging in tatters by the time the trip was over. Do NOT recommend for pets with claws that are anxious travelers.

There are very few companies that really care about the customers they serve, in this case dogs. But Chewy does care! I originally bought a different carrier that I could take on the plane. It turned out to be too wide for the seat and I asked Chewy if I could return it and get a smaller size. Not only did they agree, they told me to donate the original to a shelter or family/friends, and then just charged me for the replacement carrier. How cool is that!?!

The new kitten needed a carrier. This one has a pocket for my stuff and plenty of soft comfort for the kitten. She has plenty of room for her as an adult. Good price for all the options and quality. Chewy had it too me within a week despite the shipping crisis.

My puppy scratched around on the inside and ripped through the side that has the pocket. It is now open to the pocket area so I can't use the pocket to store anything. The material between the main compartment and the pocket is a very think plastic like liner that puppy claws can shred in a minute! We had used it about 4 times before he ripped it. So, can't recommend for a puppy.

I have a Sherpa dog carrier that is really good, but this particular one does not have a harness connector piece to keep your pup safe. It is also too small for my dog. He is 11lbs and it's too small for him.

The carrier is great. My cat actually enjoys being in it and he'll jump in it when I leave it out. I got large so that he has more room to turn around. Seems to be pretty sturdy so far and my cat hasn't managed to put a hole in it. It does have a strong plastic smell so I had to air it out for several days.