I have three cats and only two carriers…so Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve been on the hunt for a third carrier just in case I need to use all three at once. I would really love to get a soft-sided carrier so that I can fold it and store it easier (my other two are hard sided and a pain to store). Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d also like to go ahead and get one that is “airline approved†so that if I need to go somewhere via airline I would already have a carrier that is suitable. My primary requirements are that the carrier be very sturdy when assembled, have good ventilation, and at least have an interior that is hand-washable (Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d put a crate pad and/or liner in there anyway).
My largest cat is 15.5lbs (and needs to loose some weight) so Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve been looking at the carriers rated 16 – 15lbs (a 15lb carrier could at least be used for the other two smaller cats). My only concern with carriers in this size range are that I am not sure if a 15lb rated carrier can really handle 15lbs… and will the interior dimensions be too small for my cats to move at all.
Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll list the models I am looking at and what I think the pros / cons of each are below as well as the links to their information.
Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d greatly appreciate it if you could give me some feedback if you have any of the models that Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m looking at or if you have a model to recommend that I havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t included. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d love to stay in the $50 and under price range, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m willing to spend more if I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get an appropriate carrier for less (and I could get a very durable carrier for that price).
Thanks, as always for your input and advice!
Art
1.) Delta airlines Sherpa deluxe carrier (medium) 18†long x 11†wide x 10.5†high rated 16lbs. Lowest price Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve found: $34.99
Pros: I like the way it looks, it is airline approved, it has a weight rating more than 15lbs. top entry
Cons: The width and height…would this be ok for an average sized cat?
2.) Sherpa original “deluxe†carrier (medium) 18†long x 11†wide x 10.5†high rated 16lbs. Lowest price: $59.99
pros: Good ventilation, well-made, airline approved, good weight range. Top entry.
Cons: width and height, looks…kinda ugly looking to me, Perhaps too much “visibility†to make the kitties feel uncomfortable. COST unless I can find it cheaper.
3.) GoGo xxsmall soft crate 19.5â€L x 13.5â€W x 13.75â€H ???weight, ??? airline rated price: ~ $50.99
Pros: The dimensions are larger, good ventilation, looks great, top entry
Cons: no airline rating info, no weight info (assume 15lbs), and no reviews of the product
4.) Bergan soft-sided carrier large 19†x 9†x 10†weight- up to 22lbs, airline rated??
Price: $37.99
pros: dimensions, weight range, ventilation, shoulder strap, looks, price
Cons: airline approved? No top-entry
5.) Sturdibag large 18â€L x 12†x 12â€, up to 30lbs
Price $89.99 – $79.99
pros: would fit almost all airlines, good ventilation, shoulder strap, looks great, top entry
cons: $$$$$
My largest cat is 15.5lbs (and needs to loose some weight) so Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve been looking at the carriers rated 16 – 15lbs (a 15lb carrier could at least be used for the other two smaller cats). My only concern with carriers in this size range are that I am not sure if a 15lb rated carrier can really handle 15lbs… and will the interior dimensions be too small for my cats to move at all.
Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll list the models I am looking at and what I think the pros / cons of each are below as well as the links to their information.
Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d greatly appreciate it if you could give me some feedback if you have any of the models that Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m looking at or if you have a model to recommend that I havenâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t included. Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d love to stay in the $50 and under price range, but Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m willing to spend more if I canâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t get an appropriate carrier for less (and I could get a very durable carrier for that price).
Thanks, as always for your input and advice!
Art
1.) Delta airlines Sherpa deluxe carrier (medium) 18†long x 11†wide x 10.5†high rated 16lbs. Lowest price Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve found: $34.99
Pros: I like the way it looks, it is airline approved, it has a weight rating more than 15lbs. top entry
Cons: The width and height…would this be ok for an average sized cat?
2.) Sherpa original “deluxe†carrier (medium) 18†long x 11†wide x 10.5†high rated 16lbs. Lowest price: $59.99
pros: Good ventilation, well-made, airline approved, good weight range. Top entry.
Cons: width and height, looks…kinda ugly looking to me, Perhaps too much “visibility†to make the kitties feel uncomfortable. COST unless I can find it cheaper.
3.) GoGo xxsmall soft crate 19.5â€L x 13.5â€W x 13.75â€H ???weight, ??? airline rated price: ~ $50.99
Pros: The dimensions are larger, good ventilation, looks great, top entry
Cons: no airline rating info, no weight info (assume 15lbs), and no reviews of the product
4.) Bergan soft-sided carrier large 19†x 9†x 10†weight- up to 22lbs, airline rated??
Price: $37.99
pros: dimensions, weight range, ventilation, shoulder strap, looks, price
Cons: airline approved? No top-entry
5.) Sturdibag large 18â€L x 12†x 12â€, up to 30lbs
Price $89.99 – $79.99
pros: would fit almost all airlines, good ventilation, shoulder strap, looks great, top entry
cons: $$$$$