As often as I read these message boards I still tend to overlook some threads (usually the ones that date back before my joining) so please forgive me if I'm repeating something that has already recently been discussed. Any advice will be of great appreciation!
Here's my situation: With two cats, I already own a large pet taxi (hard plastic type) and it is big enough to accomodate both cats very comfortably. Since I rarely need to travel with both cats at once I'm looking for a single-cat pet carrier that is small enough for me to fit into my brother's two door sports car (trying to fit the big carrier into the backseat is just as traumatic for us as it is for the cats!).
I've been wanting a soft-sided carrier like Sherpa or Samsonite but I'm cautious. These have mesh siding and I worry with my cats' claws (I keep them trimmed) they might still be able to rip at the mesh and break free.
Anyone here have experience with these soft type pet carriers? If so, any recommendations? It seems they all are quite expensive and I'm willing to put good money into it as long as it is sturdy and can keep my cats comfortable while on trips (not long trips but just to the vet for the most part).
Thanks for any advice you can give us
Here's my situation: With two cats, I already own a large pet taxi (hard plastic type) and it is big enough to accomodate both cats very comfortably. Since I rarely need to travel with both cats at once I'm looking for a single-cat pet carrier that is small enough for me to fit into my brother's two door sports car (trying to fit the big carrier into the backseat is just as traumatic for us as it is for the cats!).
I've been wanting a soft-sided carrier like Sherpa or Samsonite but I'm cautious. These have mesh siding and I worry with my cats' claws (I keep them trimmed) they might still be able to rip at the mesh and break free.
Anyone here have experience with these soft type pet carriers? If so, any recommendations? It seems they all are quite expensive and I'm willing to put good money into it as long as it is sturdy and can keep my cats comfortable while on trips (not long trips but just to the vet for the most part).
Thanks for any advice you can give us