Amazon Basics 23-Inch (58 cm) Two-Door Top-Load Pet Kennel
Safe travels
Whether it’s an adorable Yorkie or a graceful tabby, conveniently get your furry friend from point A to point B with this Amazon Basics pet kennel. Designed to keep your pet safe, secure, and comfortable when travelling, the 23-inch (58 cm) kennel works well for anything from trips to the dog park or hiking trails to routine visits to the vet.
Smart 2-door design
Thoughtfully designed, the pet kennel features two doors, one in the front and one on the top, which means twice as many options compared to most kennels for getting little fluffy calmly into her kennel. Easy entry helps promote a less stressful experience – for both you and your pet.
Convenient features
For added convenience, the top door can be opened to the left or right. Simply pull one of the two black handles forward to release, then lift and swing to the side to open the door. The door on the front of the kennel features a spring-loaded latch. Pinching together the top and bottom levers of the latch and pulling forward allows the door to gently swing open.
Heavy-duty design
Made of durable plastic with a steel-wire front door, the Amazon Basics two-door top-load pet kennel offers strength, security, and visibility, along with plenty of ventilation on the sides, top, and back of the kennel.
| Weight: | 2.06 kg |
| Size: | 23-Inches |
| Dimensions: | 57.99 x 38 x 32.99 cm; 2.06 Kilograms |
| Model: | 6009-M |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Colour: | Blue |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | 23-Inches |
Arrived quickly, very simple to put together, you can do most of it by hand, just need a screwdriver to tighten the bolts holding top to bottom. Looked a little small but is ample size for my biggest kitty who is very long. Easy to open front door and top loading door, and the holes in the sides and door are small so you won’t get an angry paw coming out to scratch you. Is also lightweight and sturdy even with a cat inside it.
Arrived quickly, very simple to put together, you can do most of it by hand, just need a screwdriver to tighten the bolts holding top to bottom. Looked a little small but is ample size for my biggest kitty who is very long. Easy to open front door and top loading door, and the holes in the sides and door are small so you won’t get an angry paw coming out to scratch you. Is also lightweight and sturdy even with a cat inside it.
It’s easy to assemble and love that it opens at the top too, my cat was very comfortable in it on her annual trip to the vet. Also didn’t take as much effort to persuade her to get in it! which is a godsend!
I didn’t look at the sizes properly, so had to send mine back as it was more suited to a rabbit or tiny kitten than an actual cat . Really well made all the same , just check the size firs
Excellent pet carrier for small animals. The instructions were easy to follow and assembly straight-forward. The two door feature and sturdiness were particularly advantageous for safely containing the more vigorous pet during their visit to the vet. Easy to clean.
Great size for a large bunny/cat, it’s the best carrier I’ve bought in a long time! (I’ve had a few over the years!) the opening at the top is very handy and makes it easier to get the more reluctant pets in and out without having to try and coax them out the front.
Took me ages to assemble it but once assembled, it’s a good size for my cat to spend some time inside. I wouldn’t use it just for a quick trip to the vet but I used it when I moved house.
Easy to assemble & clean.
The 19′ is perfect for a short trip for our small cat.
Have to take my cat to the vet so decided to get this as its not too expensive.
definitely worth the money.
My cat is kinda big so got the bigger one and there is sooo much space for him.
Also useful it has a top lid specially because its my cats first time and is easier to slot him through the top rather than get him through the door!
Have received this today and the quality is very good for the price. It is smallish….but I feel my cat will feel more secure in this as the old carrier was too big and the poor old boy was slipping all over the place. With it opening at the top as well, you can lower them in facing the door. Those top locks are quite secure too, also the door locks are too.
It’s my first time needing a carrier for my rabbits. It’s their first vet trip. I read a wonderfully helpfully review of this carrier, from somebody mentioning she liked the bolt feature (something I hadn’t considered to be a feature to look out for). She mentioned it adds extra security if the side clips fail or break. After reading reviews of other carriers, people mentioned the clips broke or the bottom fell off in transit and the animal fell out. So, it was a big reason I purchased this carrier, because the top and bottom can also be bolted with metal screws and not just rely on the plastic clips to hold them together. However, when assembling the carrier, the screw went in fine, but I struggled to attach the washer on the other end, it was fiddly, no helpful tool supplied to do it and I couldn’t tighten them fully with my fingers. In the end, I just used black cable ties instead of the screw bolts. Easier when dissembling for storage that way, just cut the ties instead of fiddling with a bunch of six screws.
I’m pleased it can open from the top via the handle, or from the front cage entrance. The gate felt thick, rather than thin wire. The clasp feature to lock it felt very secure. I feel the rabbits will be safe and secure and can’t escape, God-willing!
I bought the small 19″ size because it won’t be used often, or for long journeys (vets is 10min drive away). My rabbit is the size of a small-medium cat/dog. He is a fully grown Lop rabbit, 18mth old (not dwarf or mini). In my opinion, This carrier will be suitable for a medium sized adult rabbit, or a small-medium cat. I don’t think it’s suitable for an animal of this size for a long journey over 30-45min long, as there isn’t too much space for stretching/sprawling out, or standing on hind legs. If the animal is returning from vet treatment and needing to lay/rest with minimal movement, then it’s ideal. It will also be fine for short journeys, if the animal has had exercise time prior to entering the carrier, they’ll likely stay still and sleep. For a long, lengthy journey, or for a larger cat/dog/rabbit etc, I’d suggest buying the bigger size option.
Very happy with this purchase. The price was very good compared to some options that didn’t appear to be as good. My only regret is not buying the larger size, just incase I ever want to do a long journey with them (I should of thought that through better!) at least it will be easy for storage and also, the bottom section of the carrier can be used as a spare litter tray when not used for the carrier feature (yes, for those who don’t own rabbits, they can be litter trained like cats).
Perfect for my two . Great top loader.
Very sturdy. No complaints
We have both the smaller and larger carriers and both are sturdy, easy to use and robust. The size difference is quite a jump so just be aware, we use them for our two cats, one of which is quite a big animal. Very happy with both carriers.
Pretty good carrier. I expected “Amazon Basics” to mean adequate but not great, but in fact it is great. Sturdy, upper and lower attached by swing clips but nuts and bolts are provided if you’re paranoid about premature carrier separation. Front door and top door for convenience. Recommended.
Fairly quick and easy to assemble. A good size with plenty of room. Door easy to operate. Good value for money
Perfect crate for small animals, particularly if they’re houdinis as the top opening is perfect for them to be put into.
Smaller than I expected and only really suitable for small cats/kittens. Our 3kg cat is slightly too big for it.
My crate didn’t come with screws to secure the two halfs together, which although is perfectly sturdy without, screws would of made it feel safer.
Really nice basket, and robust construction. Clips and bolts hold it all together, so very secure. If you intend using it as a cat “nest” at home, it’ll be easier if you don’t fit the door OR bolt it together. The clips are more than enough to hold it together securely at home.
Removable roof is easy to operate and a major boon.
I had looked at several travel boxes for my cats non really appealed to me until i found this one. It is perfect, very sturdy, and very well made, it has a very good front opening door also a top loading door. I love the top loading door, it is so easy to use and i find is far less stressful for my cats being gently lowered into the travel box rather than going in head first from the front.
Definately No drama, no fuss, no stress. My two cats travel very well together in the box, with plenty of room and ventilation. I highly recommend this travel box extremely good value for money.
4/5 because while the main bulk of it is sturdy and moderately easy to assemble, the handle and top loading bit seems more flimsy than it should. I don’t think its going to break, just not as heavy duty as I would have designed it (for reference my cat is 5kg).
However for the price its good, not something you use every week I think.
Good price for a decent size carry box. Took no more than 10 minutes to put it all together. Instructions were a little unclear on one of the steps but didn’t really need to use them anyway. Box is very sturdy once bolted together and fairly lightweight considering the size of it.
This is a fabulous cat box or your kitty very medium-sized dog you could easily get two cats in their if they had to travel to the vets or easy one cat on a long journey with a blanket on an e38 which is not supplied in the box it has two doors one door opens at the front and the other one opens right above the handle so easy access to put your large ca
I first bought an fold up one but my kitten did not like it!
So I bough t this one, it’s great, plenty of room for him, easy to carry!
Sometime I can’t find him, he’s cuddle up in is carrier with is cosy blankets in.
Bought this to transport a medium sized rabbit and it is perfect. It is slightly heavier one end due to the metal door. The animal is happy to walk in and my daughter likes to take the whole lid off to lift it back out. Easy to use, easy to take lid off and easy to put back together. All in all we are very pleased with it.
I haven’t used it yet for my cat, but it looks good and it is useful to be able to open it either on top or at one end. The fastenings seem secure. The one drawback is that the instructions for putting it together are pretty incomprehensible. It looks as if the top goes on first, but in fact the door has to fitted before you put on the top.
I haven’t used it yet for my cat, but it looks good and it is useful to be able to open it either on top or at one end. The fastenings seem secure. The one drawback is that the instructions for putting it together are pretty incomprehensible. It looks as if the top goes on first, but in fact the door has to fitted before you put on the top.
Great Cat Carrier, very easy to put together. If your cat is reluctant to go into a cat carrier being able to open the top to place her inside is a great idea and already has been a godsend for us, and less stress for Poppy!
Easy to assemble – would help if all the screws were with it – amazon gave me a partial refund.
Absolutely brilliant pet carrier it is very big, high quality and sturdy. We use it for multiple small breed rabbits and they have loads of room in there. The top opening is really useful and it’s one of the best quality ones that I’ve seen definitely worth the price.
Does the job, my cat seemed quite happy with it.
I’m still a bit confused as to why there are snap hinges on the sides where top and bottom join, because there are also screws to join the top and bottom, rendering the snap hinges useless. Maybe you don’t have to use the screws, but I did because I blindly followed the instructions.
Still, easy enough to use the door and the hole on the top.
Great box. Good option available to insert screw fixtures (included) to join the top and bottom together which makes it very secure. Secure metal door with good locking mechanism. Suitable for kittens and short journeys for adult cats due to size. Big enough for them to be comfy but not for long periods of time. I would recommend.
Love this pet carrier for my new cat, its so sturdy and great quality for a really competitive price! I also love the way the roof of it is openable too. You only need to pull the clips back horizontally to release the catch and pull the door up to open it. I totally recommend this!
This was very fiddly to put together but ones the screws had gone in it was very sturdy. Have now used it multiple times and it works very well, the door close mechanism also makes it harder for the cats to open and close it. One day one of our kittens closed the door on the other one during the night, luckily because of the way the mechanism works the kitten could lock the other one in and they were able to get ou
This was very fiddly to put together but ones the screws had gone in it was very sturdy. Have now used it multiple times and it works very well, the door close mechanism also makes it harder for the cats to open and close it. One day one of our kittens closed the door on the other one during the night, luckily because of the way the mechanism works the kitten could lock the other one in and they were able to get ou
Pleased with all aspects of the cat box. Went for the 23″ based on the reviews for the smaller 19″ box suggesting it was too small (how big are peoples cats?!) however I think the 19″ would have been fine for our use (trips to vets etc) as the 23″ is v.spacious – good if long term user but on the big side for infrequent use.
Value for money compared to other carriers in the market. It was heavier than I expected, but looks really nice and sturdy. I was looking for something that opens from the top, and that worked out well with my cat when I used it. I am quite happy with it.
I wish I had gone for the bigger size, but needed them for the cats to go to the vet. Not sure on the top opening as it doesn’t seem to open up wide (ie to lift right up).
Purchased this for our new kitten and ordered the large size so that it would grow into it without buying another when it gets older. Brilliant and does the job and also comes with the screws/bolts so that it can be made even more sturdier. I wouldn’t personally use it for anything bigger than a large cat but very happy.
The most important aspect of any carrier I use, is how secure it feels. This carrier is assembled using clasps on the side and then secured by bolts. Although this is quite fiddly, I didn’t mind as it certainly added to the security and sturdiness.
I have a quite petite cat yet found the front door entrance a little small. Of course this can be quite subjective as I had one of the those cats that detests being placed in a carrier and can therefore magically increase in mass threefold at the sight of one. I therefore opted for the top loading door. Unfortunately, this didn’t work out as planned, as it’s not very easy to close and once the cat was placed inside she promptly jail broke out before I could close the awkward plastic bolts that it has. The only option I had was to place the carrier in an upright position and place her in the front door backwards. Once inside though, I felt she was safe and secure. Which again, to me is paramount.
Good case and great price. A bit difficult to fit it. And the case not to smooth, the cat hand easy to hold on it. The door can open from the top and side which make it easy to access.
No quibbles at all. I bought it to transport my three bantams to and from their house at the end of the garden to an ark near the house. (There are foxes about to I daren’t let them roam free) I use it every day and they are quite content with the arrangement.
I should have looked at the dimensions closer as this is a little snug for my 1yr old English rabbit.
Other than that it is good quality and great value for money
Great for my kitten to visit the vets in, will have to get a larger one eventually but am really happy with this one for the price
This is a great, versatile product. I use it for guinea pigs. The wire end means you can attach a water bottle and look in if you need to without opening the door or top. The top opening works great and is best for getting guinea pigs in and out. The whole thing feels safe and sturdy. It is well-designed with a high base and air holes higher up. It doesn’t have a specific clip for seatbelts but it sits comfortably on the front seat with the belt around it, or on the floor somewhere else in the car.
We bought this for my daughters kittens trips to the vets. It is a well constructed device, sturdy and it looks nice as well. It fits two half grown kittens with no issue and would be size ample for a fully grown cat.
There is some self-assembly but its simple and intuitive and my 10 year old completed the assembly herself. Highly recommended, no need to go for more expensive models.
Not sure what others had done who suggest this box is difficult to assemble – read the instructions and it straightforward.
Good size but the plastic is rather brittle or hard.
Still trying to convince our ginger it’s a safe haven…..strange but he doesn’t believe us!
For the price it’s good.
Very happy with our purchase
I bought this to transport my three guinea pigs to the vet etc. I love the fact it opens at the top as well as with a door at the front, this makes getting them in and out so much easier. I have not had any issues with it, thus the 5 stars. I think it is really good value considering what branded pet carriers cost.
Very sturdy, good value. Ideal for getting my dog to the vets. Can strap it down for safe travel in the car, and can get my dog out through the top door without having to remove all the fasteners. Does the job very well that I need it to do
I was struggling a little with building this cage and still it’s not possible to open the front door and I don’t know what have I done wrong?
Really good .. I was a bit worried after reading the reviews but it’s great.
My cat is 7kg and massive . He fitted really well in it..
I only mark it 3 stars for lightweight ..it is without the cat in it ..
The top screws down so it doesn’t collapse .
Would highly recommend.
The carrier itself is roomy and sturdy. However, actually securing the carrier together wasn’t the best.
It proves very difficult when you come to securing the carrier; putting the screws in and tightening the nuts. The nuts are hard to thread on as the carrier covers the entire screw and leaves no room for tightening it on.
Apart from that the carrier is grea
Apparently my cat is larger than most and this is ideal for her. Prefer hard plastic for wipe clean so this is perfect. We had the smaller version of the same but it was just way too small. This bigger one is much better for her. She is 5.1kg for reference.
This is a very nice carrier although not used it yet but my Yorkie likes to lie in it as it makes him feel safe when the grandchildren are around. It was larger then i thought which gives him plenty of room to stretch out.
I used this carrier for my 3kg cat and shes roughtly 6cn long (excluding the tail). She fit in it well with a little bit of extra room for her to wiggle inunder blankets. Its sturdy for quick transportation but couldent hold much more than that weight for the handle.
Easy to unhinge at the vets and a good cheap extra cat carrier.
Top loading for ease of ambushing the cat when it’s vet day.
Plenty of room for my average sized 4kg calico in the 23cm size, but she likely would’ve fit in the 19cm one, especially if just for the short trip to the vet.
Easy to open the front and top, easy to assemble. I would suggest using the loops on each end to strap/make more sturdy if you have a heavy cat. The handle is on the top opening bit and it did bow a teensy when picking her up. If I was nervous about it (I’m not), a short bunjee would likely be enough but a webbing strap would be 100% secure.
All in all, perfectly suitable for what I wanted, for a decent price.
Good price but Lordy Lordy what a bitch to put together. With NO instructions!! Finally figured it out and it’s pretty sturdy, finding it easier to ‘insert’ puppy through the sun roof rather than through the front door. Does the job!
Great cat carrier for my large cat, with loads of room left to move about. Cat has a thyroid problem resulting in him always peeing in the carrier on the way to the vets. This has nice high sides preventing any spillages on the car seats. Have used it about 3 times in the last month and been fantastic! Great product, especially for the price. Recommended.
This is a great pet carrier with a sturdy metal door and plenty of room for my large ragdoll cat. (I bought the 23 inch carrier) There is an option to open from the top, but I prefer the front door, as it has the pinch open mechanism, and is easy to use. I found it easy to assemble, and sturdy enough, that, even with my cat wriggling around in there, I have no worries that it will come apart, or that the handle would fall. I am confident that my pet is safe and secure. If I needed another pet carrier, I would buy this one again.
This carrier does its job as intended and the top hatch is very useful. We got the 19 inch size for our small cat. She is 3.85 kg and looks like a kitten. She can’t stand up fully in it. Our vet said it was ok for short distances but if I was buying again I would get the larger size. The small one should really just be for kittens or small puppies.
Good basic cat carrier, large enough for two small cats, however I have a large breed cat so needed a second carrier. Very easy to put together, and sturdy construction with 6 screws to hold both top and bottom together. Not especially light, however comparable to others of similar size. Front door is secure with little chance of cat escaping, easy to open with one hand. This carrier has the advantage of a top opening which can be opened either side or removed completely. One disadvantage is that there is no where to secure a seatbelt to travel safely in a car hence only 4*.
Perfect for my large (not giant) rabbit who will not walk into a pet carrier but has to be lifted in through the top hatch. However he seems to like it as after I let him out of the door at home he will go back in and out of it!
I think I have been over-the-top in the size I’ve chosen for this but I needed the top hatch to be large enough to get him in without him being able to put his feet on the sides of the hatch to stop himself being put in there. It would easily fit a cat in!
I bought this carrier to transport my 2 mini lop rabbits to my house and for vet visits etc. They were only babies when I bought them and took up less that a quarter of the space, but they’ve grown a bit now and it seems more reasonably sized and still gives them space to move around. I love the 2 door opening system and it feels really sturdy with no chance of anything falling apart.
Have the smaller version of this which was perfect so naturally opted for same brand but bigger. Great product but on delivery the top loading catch broke which is irritating making it harder to use.
This cat carrier is AMAZING. You know it’s good when even the vets ask where to get one!
The size is more than roomy for my 4 year old tortie girl to move about, stand up and yell in disgruntlement when being carted off to the vets. It took about ten minutes to put together with a Pozi screwdriver head to make things quicker, though the nuts were a bit fiddly to put on. Sturdy as anything and such a great price for having both front and top doors.
This basket has made trips to the vets so much easier and less stressful for our cat and us. Rather than having to force him through the front door we gently ease him down through the top hatch. We have added a strap (as pictured) for safety following comments from other reviews. The front door locks tight and the screws hold both top and bottom sections tightly. We bought the larger size which fits a fat cat very well. Great carrier for a great price.
Very easy to assemble, has a front and top opener and is easy to carry. Is plenty big enough for our medium size cat.
Only downside for me is that too and bottom sections are permanently fastened together with screws.
My last carrier had clips so you could easily remove the top on those occasions when my feline friend decides he’s not coming out. The top opener of the carrier overcomes this somewhat, but that’s why it’s a 4 star from me, just a personal preference after using it a couple of times.
Took about 5mins to assemble this case. The door is very simple to operate. Only issue is that it doesn’t feel that strong, when my Maine coons grow I may get a sturdier carrier. Still very good value for money though.
For such a cheap item, its surprisingly good. My last carrier was seriously flawed I that you picked it up by the handle, and the door fell out. This one is so much better with the addition of the top entry for cats who know what’s happening when they see a carrier!
If it lasts a few years then good, and I can’t se why it shouldn’t. The large one is just about big enough for my 5kg cat (he’s a big lad) so that’s good too.
Buy it, I don’t think you will be disappointed.
Love this product perfect for cats and small dogs. I chose bigger size so there was nice amount of room for my cat too feel comfortable in. Very handy too have the door flap thing on top too makes it so much easier too take out you pet very clever design. even tough there is a chance that the door may open with the rods having a chance too move out of place. From what I have read from the other reviews. When I have used it I found the rods stayed in place. Very happy with the pet carrier. Always wanted a nice big pet carrier.
This product was relatively exact to assembly, it came with all the parts I needed and instructions. I love that it has 2 ways to open it as my cat can refuse to go in sometimes so I just take the top off and put her in.
Brilliant carrier. The top opening makes life so much easier and the bigger size box allows me to fit a clutch of kittens in with a generous amount of space. I haven’t experienced any problem with the carrier coming open as some reviewers have flagged up but I can see the sense in attaching a safety strap…there are two loop holes provided that make this an easy option. I now own two of these carriers , I like them and so do my cats.
For the money this is excellent compared to the ones on sale in Pets at Home. It’s a perfect size and versatile given the door can be set to open either way, the same with the roof opening or removed altogether. The beat pet we liked was the fact it is literally bolted together for added sturdiness and safety. This does mean taking the top half of the carrier is a faff, but how often do you do that??
The only thing that has let this down is the handle. It feels quite thin and is only held in place by plastic which if brake down will come carrier!! I’m sure if that did happen I could easily fashion a more sturdy hinge mechanism so not the end of the world.
Overall, an excellent carrier.
Even though I needed to send it back I would like to give a review to this amazing product. The quality is very good not difficult to ensemble, I lived the idea that opens from up. The point is that was a bit small (height) not wide or area and the next model is to big for the chihuahua we have, so that was the reason I needed to send it back. Out of this, it is a very good product with a very good quality.
We needed a cat carrier pronto and this was our solution. All in all, I’d have to say that I am very pleased with the item. It is robust and the material does not flex under weight. The assembly was simple enough and it isn’t to the detriment of the products function.
The features are excellent. There is a main top hatch which you can use to drop your pen into the box or you can use the main cage door. The door locking mechanism seems a little over the top with the mechanism being housed in a large black box on the cage door. I’m sure there must be a less complicated and yet as effective solution but there we are, it still works great.
We needed a cat carrier pronto and this was our solution. All in all, I’d have to say that I am very pleased with the item. It is robust and the material does not flex under weight. The assembly was simple enough and it isn’t to the detriment of the products function.
The features are excellent. There is a main top hatch which you can use to drop your pen into the box or you can use the main cage door. The door locking mechanism seems a little over the top with the mechanism being housed in a large black box on the cage door. I’m sure there must be a less complicated and yet as effective solution but there we are, it still works great.
Seems sturdy and well built. I’ve got two of the smaller size for my small cats and it’s just about big enough, if you have a large cat or a dog I’d recommend the larger size. The top-opening is a useful feature but the hatch is quite hard to shut properly especially with an unhappy cat inside!
Nice big crate. I like that it has a top opener. The only thing that worries me is how long the lid will last. The lid opens, so you carry the weight on two rods rather than the whole carrier. My cat is a large tomcat, and I would hate for the lid to snap open while I’m transporting him to the vet. So far it seems sturdy enough though.
The carrier seems to be made of tough plastic and quite secure. You can use bolts as an extra measure of making sure the lid won’t fall off if you drop the carrier. However, I would say that the 19inch carrier seems a bit small. My cat is only 3.3 kg and with a smaller blanket in it, the space is very confined. I also wish the main opening were a bit bigger. I have not yet tried to carry it with the cat in it so can’t say anything about the top flap.
This is a great travel basket for a small dog as long as you aren’t carrying it too far. Great for taking your dog to the car, keeping it secure while travelling, and then carrying at the other end to the vet or another house.
I wouldn’t want to carry it on a long train journey for example, because the handle doesn’t look too secure, but for transporting a dog by car it’s perfect. The top-loading option is particularly good, for checking on the dog during the journey and putting nervous dogs in.
Fine and does what it says on the tin. When it it arrives you’ll have to build it. I found one bolt was a very tight fit and ended up having to hammer it through. To be honest I could have just left it out. Its strong enough with the other bolts and various clips that hold it all together.
I’ve used it a couple of times and it seems very effective.
The top opens as well as the front, so you have 2 alternatives for getting your pet into it.
Our cat loved this, as soon as it arrived she was torn between the cat box and the large amazon box it came in.
Managed to coax her in and immediately took her for a vet appointment (the whole point of getting the thing) Now she’s not so keen on it, however the handy top lid is essential when it comes to thrusting a 4Kg ball of teeth and claws inside the thing. Far easier than battling with the door.
Both me and the wife have suffered far less injuries getting our charming cat into this, compared to the smaller “front loader” we had before. Top loading is essential!
This is a really good quality carrier, and the top loading option is great (take care though, I really injured a finger with spring loaded closure). If you’re buying for a cat though, this is far too small. It’s ok for a kitten, but not sufficient for an adult cat. By the time I’d realised my mistake it was too late, and I needed to use it. I think I’ll be donating it to the animal shelter my kittens came from once they’re beyond about 8 months! I wish I’d spent the extra on the larger size.
Really strong design with screws and not clicks to hold it together, I feel that gives me more peace of mind when my kittens were being carried in it to the vets. I found two small kittens were ok but really only one size cat fits ok in it, very secure door needing you to push together two bits to open the door so no accidents can accurately in the door being opened by mistake, would have liked it to be bigger so I could get two cats in, but that was my mistake for not reading the size correct, but will still use for when I need to only take one cat at a time to the vets as I like the security and strength of this over the other basket I brough
Great carrier.
I’ll be using it for my miserable 5kg hairy ginger tom. He’s a big long furry thing that takes up a lot of space, and his old carrier wasn’t doing the job.
You could easily fit one and a half of him in here so there’s plenty of room.
The opening at the top is good and once screwed together it all feels very secure.
Would recommend.
The best feature I find is the fact you can use both the top and the side to load/unload and access the pets. This is ideal for two fidgety and nervous bunnies. I am able to easily coax them in all by themselves from the side, no quibbles, no bites, and no darting rabbits, and when I’m at the vets, they were easily accessible from the top so that we could take them out for their checkup without the other one making a run for it. We could also access them for their jabs without the need to get them out!
The material feels strong, and if looked after (i.e. not left outside), I reckon it will withstand a lot. I notice some people say the bottom fell out/top fell when they were carrying. I have not had any issues, and have found it to be vastly better than my previous options. Of course, if I were to carry it far, I would probably put a luggage belt around it to add to its security, but to be honest, if you keep within the weight limit, I don’t see how it could be a problem. Just make sure to use the screws/nuts included and ensure it is securely fastened.
For the price, this is a very good basket. It’s easy to construct. Sturdy.
My only cautionary note is to be mindful of the size. It sits at the smaller end of baskets. So would be great for a kitten or juvenile cat. But too small for an adult. My mistake was ordering it for collecting an adult cat for adoption from the RSPCA … and it was too small. Ooops !
Easy to assemble, comes with base and top separate and door separate. Comes with extra screws if you feel the four side clasps aren’t enough. Bought the larger one for my two guineapigs, I would say would fit a miniature dog or small cat travelling to the vets or short journeys only as is quite small for cats and dogs really. Guineapigs went straight in it and seem comfortable and happy and it provides enough room too for them to move about. Seems sturdy enough and light enough to carry with small pets i
Easy to assemble and love that we have the option to secure it with the clips, nuts & bolts, or both. We use the bottom half of it as their bed with a blanket to make it cosy. Both kittens snuggle in there very happily but will each need one when fully grown. The front door and top hatch open very easily. Pleased we bought the big size as, although it does look very big, I think it will be perfect for a fully grown cat.
Fantastic. Used carrier for first time today. Easy to put together. Very sturdy, which gave me the feeling my cat was safe. The top is clipped and screwed so no fretting about clips giving way and bottom separating from top. The front “door” is a lot more secure than ones I’ve had before, with just the knobs thst turn. The door cannot come off!! No escape route from there either. The top hatch made it very easy to lift my cat out today, instead of having to pull her out by the front door. Less stress on my cat and very happy human. Will be buying another one very soon. Great value for money.
Good quality product. You have to put the 2 halves together yourself but OK if you’re hand at DIY. With our cat we load it in the front but take it out the top. Works best that way otherwise if you try and load at the top our cat splays its legs out and makes it difficult. Our vet said he hadnt seen one like that before but was impressed. Make sure the door and top locking mechanism is in place though when carrying a cat.
One of the levers on the roof doesn’t lie flat as it’s supposed to so I’m sending it back. I’ve re-ordered it as other than that it is a good solid roomy carrier, at a good price. I’ve taken the precaution of ordering a luggage strap to go round the new one, just for extra piece of mind. The problem is that the handle is in the removable lid and it feels a little insecure, although hopefully it would hold ok. I recommend the carrier but also that you secure it with a strap. The front opening door seems very secure.
Edit: Have received the replacement and am pleased to say the roof on this one fits perfectly, so very happy.
(Amazon please note, I’m open to offers!)
Just arrived 30 minutes ago and I’ve built it and trialed it with the guinea pigs. Easy to build but the only draw back is that the roof section comes apart with a bit too much “oomph” as it’s spring loaded. I imagine it’d scare any animals that were inside at the time so i’ll probably just use the front door. However, it seems sturdy enough and very roomy for my two piggies.
The front door is designed well and the screws to keep the parts together are a nice touch.
Worth the money.
I had previously ordered the smaller one (19 inch) which didn’t work for my cat, but this one is perfect. It was so easy to get the cat in and she loves sleeping in it too. As my cat is not keen on being put in a carrier, the top opening is absolutely brilliant and big enough to get her inside without any problems.
Many carriers only have clip-ons to keep them in one piece whereas this one also has a few bolts which could be inserted for additional security. The door is also very secure and pretty big which helps.
To sum it up, this is the best carrier I have ever had or even seen. It will keep your cat save and it is great value for money. I would happily recommend just make sure you will get the right size for your pet.
1) My cat is an old man now (16) and has always been tiny (3.4kg) and with a bit of bedding in the base of the carrier it really seems like a bit of prison to me. The vets’ practice is literally a few minutes away, but I’d hesitate to take him even that far in this carrier as it’s really tight inside, even for a small cat. I’ve placed it on the floor and the lid off with some bedding inside to see how he’d fair with it. He can lie on his chest lengthwise with no problem, and indeed he has slept in a ball, which suggest a possible “turning circle” within, but the dimensions are tight. I’d say that the 19″ is fine for kittens and adolescent cats, but nothing larger.
2) Others have expressed concerns on here and the Amazon USA site regarding the unusual locking mechanism employed in the top-loading lid. It probably would be fine, but if the unexpected were to happen and say the carrier was dropped, I’d argue that there is a *small* possibility of one or both of the “locking rods” slipping from the groove they are in. It really is a shame that Amazon didn’t opt for a more secure method. I realise that nothing is guaranteed when transporting your pet, but I’d only use this style of carrier with a strap running around the centre under the handle to ensure that that lid can’t come off.
I’ve not opted for the larger 23″ model, because of the lid. Instead I settled on the Petmate 2 Door Top Load Carrier, 24-Inch (purchased from Amazon). It’s a massive carrier, overly big for my cat, but I feel *much* happier with the top load hatch.
Fantastic bit of kit! Bought this for bringing pup home at 8 weeks and to take him to the vets for his injections. However pup loved it and would just put himself in to bed throughout the day. Still using this in the car every day to transport him to and from walks. Keeps the car clean, robust to take his weight still and he’s now 4.5kg. Best thing I purchased. Breeder said it was the best carrier he had seen, solid build and door and catch great.
I have recently acquired a second cat and needed a second carrier. I looked at many in store and online. None were as good as my 4 year old model of well known brand which has been changed and is poor quality. This fitted my needs. Better than what is currently on sale in store and in Argos etc. It’s a top loader which is much easier to get cats in. Comes apart for storage if u prefer. And additional screws makes it more sturdy. And price really good too. SentCat didn’t like it any better tho!