Description
This Pet Carrier is a soft sided travel bag measuring 41 x 24 x 20cm in blue, priced at $53.99. It closes with a zip, has breathable panels, and the fleece base lifts out so it can be washed. When it is not in use the whole bag folds flat.
Soft sided carriers exist because hard plastic crates are miserable to store. A crate takes up a corner of the garage for the fifty weeks a year the animal is not travelling; a soft carrier collapses and goes on a shelf. The trade-off is that it offers less protection in a vehicle, which is worth knowing before choosing between the two.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
41 x 24 x 20cm |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Closure |
Zip |
| Base |
Removable fleece |
| Construction |
Soft sided, foldable, breathable panels |
| Suits |
Cats, small dogs and small animals |
Note on material: the supplier's information for this item is inconsistent about the outer fabric, so we have described the construction rather than name a fibre we cannot verify. Contact us before ordering if the exact material matters to you.
What's in the Box
| Pet carrier bag |
1 |
| Removable fleece base |
1 |
| Harness or lead |
Not included |
Why Soft Sided Suits Most Owners
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Folds flat - stores on a shelf instead of occupying floor space all year
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Lighter to carry - the bag adds far less weight than a moulded crate
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Breathable panels - the animal can see out, which reduces stress on most cats
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Washable base - the fleece comes out, which matters after a stressful trip
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Softer against the body - easier to carry over a shoulder than a rigid box
Is 41cm Big Enough for My Pet?
The standard is that the animal should be able to stand up, turn around and lie down naturally. At 41cm long, 24cm wide and 20cm high, this suits most adult cats, small dogs up to roughly terrier size, rabbits and guinea pigs. Measure your animal nose to tail base and floor to shoulder rather than guessing from weight - a long, lean cat needs more length than a heavy round one. If your pet is at the upper end, size up rather than squeezing.
Will It Fit Under an Aeroplane Seat?
Do not assume so. Airline cabin pet rules differ by carrier, by aircraft and by route, and Australian domestic carriers have their own requirements about carrier type, dimensions and whether animals may travel in the cabin at all. This carrier is not sold as airline approved. Check directly with your airline before booking, and be aware that a bag meeting one airline's dimensions may not meet another's.
How Does a Soft Carrier Fold Away?
The panels collapse inward once the fleece base is removed, so the bag flattens to something close to the thickness of the folded fabric. That is the main practical advantage over a crate. It is also the reason to store it flat rather than crushed under heavier things - repeatedly folding the same crease line is what eventually weakens the panels.
Buyers are taking cats to the vet, travelling with small dogs, and transporting rabbits and guinea pigs.
See Pet Supplies, Essentials, or Camping & Outdoor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is it?
41 x 24 x 20cm.
What animals does it suit?
Most adult cats, small dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Is it airline approved?
No, it is not sold as airline approved. Check your airline's requirements directly.
Can the base be washed?
Yes, the fleece base is removable.
What is it made of?
The supplier's material information is inconsistent, so we have not stated a fibre. Contact us if this matters.
Does it fold flat?
Yes, once the base is removed.
Is a safety strap included?
No. Secure the carrier with a seatbelt in a vehicle.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses handled through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate. Screen colours vary between devices. Never leave an animal unattended in a carrier in a vehicle or in direct sun. Secure the carrier when travelling. This carrier is not sold as airline approved - confirm requirements with your carrier before flying.
