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Great carriers for small pets
I just bought two of these IRIS carriers for Holly and Duffy. I already
have soft-sided carriers, but it is torture for both them and me to make use of those carriers. Holly basically grows 8 legs when I try to get her into one of them, and Duffy grows 16! The carriers often collapse during the struggle to get my twosome into them for visits to the vet. Then, I came across a picture of this new (at least, new to me) carrier. The carrier looks very much like a picnic basket, and I love the way the entire top closes and locks effortlessly. The one drawback is that they are smaller than the dimensions sound. Holly and Duffy weigh a little less than 9 pounds each, but they are long enough that they pretty much fill the carrier. As a result, I don't think these would be suitable for large cats. It's a brilliant design, and I wrote to the manufacturer to suggest that they also produce one that is longer. You can see pictures at the links below. Amazon.com - available in both green and tan (oddly, the green costs more): http://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Pet-Carri...8828211&sr=8-1 -or- http://tinyurl.com/2cf3xps Walmart - again, available in green and tan (same cost, "in between" the cost of the two at amazon): http://www.walmart.com/search/search...h_constraint=0 -or- http://tinyurl.com/25my3yj MaryL |
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Great carriers for small pets
"Sara Jane" wrote in message ... "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I just bought two of these IRIS carriers for Holly and Duffy. I already have soft-sided carriers, but it is torture for both them and me to make use of those carriers. Holly basically grows 8 legs when I try to get her into one of them, and Duffy grows 16! The carriers often collapse during the struggle to get my twosome into them for visits to the vet. Then, I came across a picture of this new (at least, new to me) carrier. The carrier looks very much like a picnic basket, and I love the way the entire top closes and locks effortlessly. The one drawback is that they are smaller than the dimensions sound. Holly and Duffy weigh a little less than 9 pounds each, but they are long enough that they pretty much fill the carrier. As a result, I don't think these would be suitable for large cats. It's a brilliant design, and I wrote to the manufacturer to suggest that they also produce one that is longer. You can see pictures at the links below. Amazon.com - available in both green and tan (oddly, the green costs more): http://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Pet-Carri...8828211&sr=8-1 -or- http://tinyurl.com/2cf3xps Walmart - again, available in green and tan (same cost, "in between" the cost of the two at amazon): http://www.walmart.com/search/search...h_constraint=0 -or- http://tinyurl.com/25my3yj The top-load function is a great idea. We have a side-load carrier that we've turned into a top-load carrier: the top half is removed just by removing the easily turned screws. It's less scary for a cat to have the top taken off during a vet exam, then being pulled out of the side-loading door. One of the Amazon reviews mentioned "flimsy" plastic. (I take Amazon website reviews with a grain of salt; who knows who wrote them.) What is your impression of the carrier sturdiness and the plastic? Thanks. I was also concerned about that, but it seems fine to me now that I have had an opportunity to look at them carefully. Of course, mine will be used for two cats of about 9 pounds each and will not be used frequently (just for trips to the vet). I like the fact that they can be easily wiped out and cleaned in the event of an "accident." MaryL |
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Great carriers for small pets
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message ... I just bought two of these IRIS carriers for Holly and Duffy. I already have soft-sided carriers, but it is torture for both them and me to make use of those carriers. Holly basically grows 8 legs when I try to get her into one of them, and Duffy grows 16! The carriers often collapse during the struggle to get my twosome into them for visits to the vet. Then, I came across a picture of this new (at least, new to me) carrier. The carrier looks very much like a picnic basket, and I love the way the entire top closes and locks effortlessly. The one drawback is that they are smaller than the dimensions sound. Holly and Duffy weigh a little less than 9 pounds each, but they are long enough that they pretty much fill the carrier. As a result, I don't think these would be suitable for large cats. It's a brilliant design, and I wrote to the manufacturer to suggest that they also produce one that is longer. You can see pictures at the links below. Amazon.com - available in both green and tan (oddly, the green costs more): http://www.amazon.com/IRIS-Pet-Carri...8828211&sr=8-1 -or- http://tinyurl.com/2cf3xps Walmart - again, available in green and tan (same cost, "in between" the cost of the two at amazon): http://www.walmart.com/search/search...h_constraint=0 -or- http://tinyurl.com/25my3yj The top-load function is a great idea. We have a side-load carrier that we've turned into a top-load carrier: the top half is removed just by removing the easily turned screws. It's less scary for a cat to have the top taken off during a vet exam, then being pulled out of the side-loading door. One of the Amazon reviews mentioned "flimsy" plastic. (I take Amazon website reviews with a grain of salt; who knows who wrote them.) What is your impression of the carrier sturdiness and the plastic? Thanks. |
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