Petmate Soft-Sided Kennel Cab Pet Carrier, Black, For Dogs and Cats Up to 15 Pounds

Really like this kennel. It’s sturdy, comes with a mat inside and is roomy. Has top and side openings which make it really easy for loading.

I'll admit, I was worried when I ordered 2 of these carriers. I read a bunch of reviews on all kinds of carriers and decided to take a chance on this style. I am so pleased! The construction is very sturdy. It has the zip open top for access from above. My wonderful cats are taken over by some evil entity when they go to the vet. Good grief! Thus the importance of the top opening, the vet assistants can get all their nasty jobs (fecal smears, shots, etc)done without injury and even the vet (whose philosophy is the more you handle a cat..the more you have to handle a cat)enters the danger zone from behind and can get the physical done without upsetting my sweet, temporarily deranged cats anymore than is necessary! Also has the handy end opening if that works better for you. The side mesh is strong and seams securely sewn. I have 9 & 17# cats. I ordered both carriers in large and they are roomy and comfortable for all! The floor is made of soft furry covered foam and it appears that the cover can be removed for cleaning if necessary. My cats just howl and scream on the car ride but some of my friends have pets that get carsick. Yuck!What I think is really cute is that I set them up and left the tops zipped and the end open. After carefully checking them out, KatyDid settled down in her pink carrier (her choice)for a nap and Rambo took a nap on the flap of the taupe carrier....like they knew which one was theirs! I'm just going to leave them out for awhile so they can enjoy them. Besides, they really look great!

Works great. I have a 14 pound yorkiepomapoo, used this carrier for Delta, United and Southwest. Sometimes you have to fold/squish the top down a bit under the seat, but it's okay for my dog cause he just lays down and hes small so it doesn't bother him much. Very comfortable. I like the mesh sides and front. There is a small pocket on the back where I can put his little fold-able bowl, poop bags, leash, etc. The little zebra covering that insert is removable and you can wash it.After having it for 4 years, there's a little rod at the top that keeps the length of the carrier together that pokes through the fabric. Granted I have been using/abusing this carrier on a lot of car and plane trips, so it's served a great life! I think my only complaint is for a dog like mine at 14 pounds, it gets heavy if you're traveling for a while and running through an airport, it gets heavy and he sways in it. I'm going to get a new one just because this one is starting to tear a bit, but I definitely still recommend it! You just have to know your purposes and style of dog/travel/use etc.TLDR: Great carrier, wears with time/use, depending on dog's weight--can be heavy on shoulder/back

EDIT/UPDATE 07/'16 : I still have this after two years, but one thing I noticed is that the wire framing (sort of like a very rigid coat hangar) on the top (right where the top opening flap and the side flap zippered openings meet), the wire frame broke through the plastic covering and is sticking out and exposed inside the carrier. Since it's on the top of the inside (sort of in the inside seam of the carrier), I'm not concerned that it will poke my little buddy or that he'll get hurt, but it's just a matter of time I'm guessing before the wire frame busts through the other parts of the carrier. I'm still using this for very short trips (to my friend's apartment down the block or to the vet) and I still think it's a good value for the price, but it's definitely showing its "wear".Original Review: Bottom line is that my cat really doesn't like any travel bags because it means he's going to the vet, so getting him into ANY travel bag is a chore. That said, for about $35, I got a pretty decent cat travel bag: both side and top openings, nice zippers and velcro closures, mesh windows all around except for one small side in the back (which instead has a mesh folder allowing me to slip in papers or other thin/small items...nice touch. I got the large which is not too big (so I can still sort of carry with the shoulder strap), but is still roomy enough to still give my 10 lb cat room to relax or move a bit. Almost all of the other "large" sized carriers are only 19" in length, while this is 20" and it seems to make a differenceI also like the fact that it's a soft-sided bag, but still has some support which helps it keep its shape. Also, this is airline carry-on compatible since it's soft-sided and will collapse under a seat as needed during takeoff and landing (though I truly cannot imagine taking him on a flight when I can just about get him in my building elevator without him going absolutely ape-sh#t). The one very slight negative is that the plush, faux-mink padded bottom (which is detachable so you can remove the cover for washing) is held in place to the bottom of the carrier with only one small piece of velcro, so once my cat is squirming a bit, the padded bottom sometimes ends up pushed a bit to the side if I'm not careful during carrying; it would be better if there were velcro attachments on all four sides of the bag and cushion to keep the cushion from shifting so easily (you may want to try and attach your own additional velcro), but I'm living with it for now and simply being a bit more careful when I'm carrying the bag.Since my cat is pretty gentle and I'll only be using this bag for short trips to the vet or carrying it on my lap, I'm not too worried about him tearing through the side-view mesh with his claws or teeth, but I have seen other reviews where folks had some concern that the mesh can be torn fairly easily with a more aggressive or active cat. The Sherpa carrier (large) appears to have zippers attached to more sturdy material, but it's almost double the price and it's only 19" in length.Anyway, overall very happy with the purchase and would buy again.

This bag worked perfectly for my 4-pound Chiweenie and proved to be a great choice for his first time flying with me -- especially given the low price. My pup had plenty of space inside to lay down comfortably, reposition himself, and stretch his legs as needed. The bag opens at the top and on the side, which made it very easy to quickly get him out/put him back in at the security checkpoints. The shoulder strap made the bag lightweight and easy to carry. Mesh panels allowed me to see in and gave my dog a way to see out, but they provided enough coverage that many people at the airport & on the plane had no idea there was even a dog inside. I also liked the storage pocket and sturdy removable pad at the bottom of the bag, which is covered in soft material and provides a good solid surface. I consider this pet carrier a great purchase and look forward to using it for years to come.