K&H Pet Products Enclosed Dog Cat Car Seat, Travel Safety Carrier for Pets, Dog Travel Car Seat, Soft-Sided Covered Cat Carrier, Washable Pad, Multiple Entrances, Mesh Windows - Small 17 X 16 X 15in

The reviews were good for this carrier so I decided to give it a try for a road trip with my cat Arnie. Given the COVID-19 spread this year, I was anxious to get home to Colorado to see my folks but didn't want to put them at risk by flying. Having made the drive from California to Colorado many times before, I decided to rent a small SUV and pack up my cat and a few weeks of clothes and items and hit the road with Arnie! He of course hates the small carrier we use to take him to the vet, etc, but once I got him to the car, he would usually hop right in and settle in for the drive.I put the carrier in the rear passenger-side seat, and I opted for the medium size to give him plenty of room. As you can see in the picture, there is enough room in the medium for a much larger dog or a few smaller pets probably if they got along. Arnie is just shy of 12 lbs to give an idea on his size of cat. Not giant but not tiny. The carrier IS rather large as you can see so it's worth noting the dimensions before making your purchase. It fit great in the back of my rented Chevy Equinox but as you can see in the photo, it took the entire passenger-side rear seat, along with about half of the rear-seat passthrough/arm rest area. I was traveling alone with Arnie so I didn't need any space for additional passengers in the rear, but if I did you would've only been able to fit one, and an adult may have felt a bit cramped by the carrier. I have a feeling the carrier would've taken up 2/3 of the back seat of my girlfriend's Hyundai Elantra prob as well, so worth noting for smaller cars if you opt for the medium size. .The carrier has a mesh construction around most of it, which is good because it allows for lots of air flow and visibility (both for his sake and mine to check on him). We were also driving though lots of 100+ degree zones on our drive, so this construction allowed for the rear AC unit to make it right in there to keep him cool. There are zip flaps on both sides of this carrier, which make it easy to transfer the pet into the carrier, though I found it was easiest to do from the driver-side, where i could use the space provided on the vacant seat to maneuver him into the carrier. There is also a large zip flap on the front of the carrier which I was able to use to provide water, treats, or even give him some pets from the front seat. The sun did get a bit intense, so I placed a blanket over the top and half of the front to give him some privacy and respite from the direct sun and he seemed to appreciate that as well.I dinged this carrier mainly just on "Sturdiness" (3 out of 5) because the front mesh panel sagged a bit on my trip, and I wish it had been more taut. By sagging inward, it did probably take 1-2" out of the front of the carrier for open space for Arnie. He was fine, but it just felt a bit like a design flaw that could be fixed in future iterations. Also because the carrier is designed to fold down for storage (which is great!), it unfortunately is nowhere near sturdy enough to feel good about carrying say from the car to a hotel room or home with the pet inside. At all stops I would transfer Arnie back to his smaller carrier to get him from the car to inside. It is worth noting that the carrier does have a strap that you can flip behind the headrests to help "secure" it to the seat, along with a strap you can loop a seatbelt through. I say secure in loose quotes because it mainly kept it from moving too much when braking heavily, etc but by no means was it firmly anchored in place, which should come as no surprise to anyone but is worth mentioning.Aside from the minor sturdiness issues I mentioned, this carrier was great overall. My cat slept comfortably for many hours in the back seat on our days of drives and I would highly recommend it (or one of the other sizes larger or smaller in conjunction with ones needs) for a comfortable space for your furry friend while in the car.

I purchased this for my Jack Russell puppy, he is now full grown 20 lbs and has plenty of room still! He’s a wild one and likes to flip, flip and dig and this thing has held up wonderfully! He also likes to sit on the top and while it’s not made for that and isn’t that structured it doesn’t collapse when he gets on top. It is super easy to use and put together/collapse down and easily portable from car to car or even using in the house to lounge in. I love that it opens on both ends and on the front, so no matter where you use it in the vehicle it’s easy to access your furry baby. I have a Jeep Wrangler and it fits just find in the back seat and snuggly in the front seat, my college kid has a Subaru crosstrek and it fits in either front or back easily and my Ford truck it fits easily in front or back. I like that you attach with the seat belt through the back of the carrier and it can be tightened down, plus it has the loop at the top to attach around the head rest for extra support. It is sturdy and worth the price paid. Also the little “pad” that came with it, is pretty decent and can easily be washed in the washing machine if it gets dirty.

I have a wild dog when she's in the car so this travel carrier is PERFECT! It's spacious, very well ventilated and comes with a blanket for the bottom. I love how it is easily attached to seat by running seat belt through loop in the back and it has easy access zipper openings on both sides and the front. My dog is now calm and relaxed while traveling!

I had to drive alone for over three hours to get a boxer pup. I purchased this to secure him, keep him close and peace of mind while driving in heavy traffic. It was a very successful and I am continuing to use it. It functions well with small animals but not based on weight, rather by size. A tall 30lb dog might be uncomfortable while a miniature dachshund probably would be fine. I agree that openings are small and I make sure to place my hqnd on the pups head as he’s getting in. I assume the reason for the smaller openings is to insure structural integrity. Placing it in any seat front or back is easy and removing it takes only seconds.

The large won't fit in anything smaller than a '61 Lincoln Continental or a Winnebago. The product photos appear to be based on the small size. It's too big to be safe in a '14 Honda CR-V, which we thought was pretty roomy until we tried this carrier. We liked the design and easy access. Also liked that it secures to the headrest. We're going to exchange it for the medium and hope it fits better and will be big enough for our dog and a couple of blankets for more padding.

Can’t say enough good things about the carrier. My mini Doxie would jump over the back cargo area to make it to the front seat. He now goes in this carrier and is content to sit until we get to our destination. Very durable and goes easily over the head rest and into seat belt for extra protection. Folds nicely when not in use

The carrier is roomy enough for my 30 pound dog, and I know he is secure. This is a big help because the dog is able to move around some and comfortable when driving long distances. The zippers make it easy to use in various seats in the car or van. He seems happy to be able to make the trip with the family.

I had been using a different carrier since I got this car in 2011, but it was a little too tall and blocked my visibility out the back and side while driving. So I thought I would try this and I was not disappointed. Other improvements over my old one: it has 3 doors and a solid bottom. It does encroach on the other passenger seat a few inches, but sitting there would be ok for local trips. I like that it is secured with the seatbelt and a second strap. The mesh seems to be of good quality, but any soft crate is for trained dogs only.

Es muy útil para viajar y mantener a tu mascota en un sitio fijo y más seguro, en mi caso compré la pequeña y es del tamaño perfecto para mis dos chihuahuas ❤️

Very roomy for my 30-lbs Sheltie! He can easily turn around inside and get in/out from the side door. Zippers are of very good quality. Mesh is made of thick plastic unlike other carriers with cheap cloth-made materials. Very easy to take down (completely flat) and set up. Size L takes up two rear seats space. Small issue with the pad provided as it won’t stay. Easy fix with adhesive fasteners.

Fits on the back seat and I know my dog is safe inside.

This is the BEST travel crate I have purchased over many years. It offers plenty of air. I have two small dogs that travel in the medium size. They can easily stand and move around in it. Being able to secure it with a seat belt offers added safety. It is very well made and of high quality.I have spent probably thousands of dollars, trying to get the perfect travel crate over the last 5 years and at last I have found it. I highly recommend it.

Excelente calidad tanto el forro, como los cierres, de buen tamaño, fácil de usar y funciona perfecto para que mi perro deje de brincarse al asiento de adelante, lo recomiendo 100%