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Price: $42.97
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Alpha Paw is now Smiling Paws Pets! At Smiling Paws Pets, we understand those paws.
Alpha Paw is now Smiling Paws Pets! At Smiling Paws Pets, we understand the importance of providing only the best for our furry friends. Our commitment to high quality shines through in every product we offer. We believe that your pet deserves the highest level of care, and we strive to deliver that in everything we create.
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 17 x 11 x 9 inches; 2.99 Pounds
Date First Available : January 7, 2019
Manufacturer : Smiling Paws Pets
ASIN : B07M7C95QS
DESIGNED FOR CATS & RABBITS ONLY: It’s made for cats and other SMALL pets such as rabbits. NOT FOR DOGS. Don’t buy it for your dog and make yourself have to return this. Please measure your pet before you purchase this carrier. Our bag dimensions are the exterior measurements and your pet should be AT LEAST 2 inches smaller on either side for a comfortable travel. Do not select carrier based on weight capacity only.
AIRLINE & TSA APPROVED: 4 Side Expandable Pet Carrier Bag with open top for your cat or rabbit. Perfect Cat Carrier to transport your cat or (very) small dog safely. Don’t turn up to the airport only for the gate agent to tell you the dreaded words “You cannot bring that on the plane”. With our TSA Approved Cat Carrier you can be confident of a smooth journey
4 WAY EXPANDABLE: You may be sitting in economy, but your cat can enjoy a first class experience thanks to our 4 way expandable pet carrier. Once boarded, simply zip open the 4 sides of this cat carrier to give your furry buddy a space almost 4 times the size of the pet carrier when it’s closed.
Internal Leash: Worried about your pet jumping out of the bag when you open it? We’ve got you covered. This luxury carrier comes with an included 21″ leash that attaches to the inside. You can now safely open it and feed your pet without them escaping.
Top-Loading Roof, With Zipper & Velcro Mesh: The pet carrier comes with a top entry zipper, for easy access to your pet when the carrier is sitting at your feet while you’re on the airplane. The mesh roof also lets you see your pet from above, even while it’s closed.
Customers say
Customers find the animal carrier spacious and well-built. It has an expandable side design that provides extra room for their pets. The removable pad and carry straps allow for easy transport and comfort. The sturdy construction holds up to chewing and is secure, making it a good choice for travel.
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Shannon Johnston –
Spacious while meeting strict requirements
Moving two cats across country is tough enough. Following the strict guidelines for in cabin carriers is a challenge when also try to keep them comfortable. I found these to be the perfect solution. They met the airlines size restrictions and allowed the cats to stretch out in between flights. I was also able to expand the side wall to give them a bit more space under the seats. We all made it to our destination safely and comfortably.
Maryory Olivo Peralta –
Nice travel kennel
It is roomy enough for my 14-pound cavachon. He did well in the 2-hour flights.
Pauline Fulcrand –
My 4.5kgs Papillon likes it!
Haven’t tried it on the airplane yet but so far so good.I like how big the expansions are, the fact that there are 2 mesh sides + the top for better airflow, and how lightweight the bag is while still having strong enough structure that my dog doesn’t get squished!It’s a little small for him so he can’t stretch out but he can curl up and move around a bit and I plan to keep the top open or one of the sides expanded as much as possible during our trip so he should be fine.I like the length of the leash and that it’s attached in a corner vs on the side like it was in another bag I used before, it allows for more movement.It looks like good quality material with metal hooks etc. instead of platic and while the foam inside the mat takes up a bit of space, it makes the inside comfy enough that my dog spent half an hour napping in it of his own volition. You can always remove it or replace it with thinner foam for a bit more space if needed. I do like that the mat is Velcroed to the bottom of the bag so it doesn’t move around when the sides are expanded.The dimensions work for Air France/KLM.
giftgiver –
fits mini dachshund
Got this carrier to fly with my mini dachshund (8lbs) and she fits in just fine. I know this will easily tuck under the seat during the flight, so itâs a win!
Ana Pirc –
It’s cool, but runs a bit small
Bought this for a small cat for a long flight with multiple layovers. Our cat is much smaller than the average and the carrier seemed rather cramped for her. I loved that it does extend, but you can’t really do that on the plane though. On the plus side, it’s good quality, well built and works great for shorter transport, like to the vet and such. For a longer haul, I’d look for something larger.
Becca –
The only pet carrier acceptable on the rotator!
*ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES*This is the only pet carrier that you will find that will fit the requirements for your pet to fly in cabin on the rotator. So yes, get this one!I was flying from Okinawa Japan to the states, if that helps :)My cat was 14lb Maincoon and fit ok in it. When it was completely open expanded (which I did on the plane) he was totally comfortable.I highly recommend getting your pet a portable personal fan to keep them cool.The side pockets are amazing so you can pack travel bowls, food, meds, etc.This bag is very sturdy and had no issues with it.*Extra advise to those worried about your pet being comfortable or if this carrier is too small. Unlike the rotator, other flight companies donât care lol so grab a larger carrier (backpack style that also expands) pack it in your luggage or carry on if you have room. When you get your bags swap the carriers. When you have to run to your gates with all your luggage and everything else, your going to want your pet secure on you so your shoulder doesnât give out trying to carry them. Plus my cat was so thankful to stand up after being in the other carrier laying down for some time and be slow to me. Once we got to our gate I expanded the backpack and he could stand up or lay down as he wished. Trust me I so glad I brought a backpack carrier!***ALSO (if you have a cat) pack a foldable litter box, baggie of litter, pop up tent, foldable water dish, liquid cat treats, disposal cat box liners, personal fan, and wet wipes.***I hope this helps others trying to PCS. It was a lot to go through but if you have this carrier you wonât run into issues getting on the plane and thatâs one less thing to worry about!Good luck! You got this.
km –
Excellent for flights
I bought two of these to take my cats on their first flight. They are each 17 lbs. It was a little tight but not bad thanks to the expandable sides. Except when carrying them by hand I had at least one side open in the airport at the gate, when they were on the plane under the seat, and in the car back seat. The extra space and fold down feature worked really well. It was a 3 hour flight but they were in the carriers almost all day with car rides on both ends. One caution, there are a LOT of zippers and some open the carrier at the ends while others extend the ends down. I clipped the zippers that open so the cats wouldn’t figure out the zippers and escape, using these zipper pulls which go on and come off quickly and easily: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YHBF4RK. The cats were also given anti-anxiety meds and this kept them from clawing at the carrier too much; I also clipped their nails ahead of time and used Feliway. But I don’t think they would have clawed through the mesh, it’s pretty durable. At security the cats had to be taken out of their carriers and I used this TSA harness (one for each) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W1YWYK9/. Between it all it was a remarkably smooth experience, and one I had stressed about for weeks beforehand. I let the cats get used to the carriers before the trip as well, by leaving them out with the sides down. Highly recommend. I don’t see how any other carrier would fit under the seat as this one is the smallest and barely made it but fit the space like a glove. I bought extra legroom seats which I recommend as well because the carriers could fit long end under the seat, or short end under the seat which gave you room for your feet on either side. I was able to fit the carrier in short end first and let one side down. The cats slept most of the way and were amazingly good. I don’t even think the third passenger in the row realized we had cats.
Bree –
Perfect
This is a sturdy supportive carrier. I took this on a flight and it was approved. Your pup should feel comfortable. When I was in between flights it extended like a mini RV and she had more room while not in the plane.
Felipe N. –
Muy práctica y cumple las normas para aerolÃneas
DeanT –
Last week I was travelling overseas with my miniature Yorkie stored this bag. It was the most suitable pet carrier ever. You can simply adjust it to the shape of available space which is making your pet very comfortable indeed.I wish I can fly in such a comfortable manner as my doggie 😉
Astrid COLINET BERNARD –
I received a bag larger than 9 inch high that did not follow ari france’s instructions. When I returned the bag i had to pay 50 sgd to resend it to China !!!
slf –
Hereâs the deal, by the time all of the extensions are zipped close, your pet has WAY too little room. This carrier would fit an animal comfortably if and only if that animal was the size of a standard football. Otherwise, no dice. The extensions may be helpful if you arenât going anywhere but as soon as you have to pick up the carrier and go somewhere, the extensions need to be zipped and the pet is left with a pretty claustrophobic space. Returning this item. My cat was panting non stop while she was in it.