This is the ideal cat carrier for practical purposes. The surfaces of the carrier are easy to clean, the handle on the top is comfortable to hold, and there’s plenty of space and ventilation to keep your passenger comfy. Perhaps the greatest advantage of this carrier is that it gives you a choice of two ways to get your furry friend inside: either through the gate at the front, or by taking the lid off and lifting the cat inside. We found that this really helped with loading in our feline reviewer, Martha, ahead of a trip to the vets.
If you’re after a hard carrier that won’t break the bank, this one could be for you. It’s lightweight and, owing to two slots on the lid, we could secure it with a seat belt in the car. It’s sturdier than soft carrier options but, as you might expect from a budget buy, it does feel a little on the flimsy side compared with others we tested. It’s also worth noting we wouldn’t recommend this one if you want to top-load your cat, because you need to remove the entire top half, which, during testing, was a bit fiddly. That being said, it’s easy to store – just flip the lid around and place it into the base. Plus, we rate that it incorporates recycled plastic.
Everything about this carrier feels considered and well-made. We were able to lower our nervous moggy through the metal door in the lid, which is easy to open and close, and, because it’s a metal grill, we could keep an eye on our passenger throughout our journey. With an extra lock on the front door, the carrier feels reassuringly secure. A cotton cushion makes pet owner’s lives easier, as it saves you having to source a towel or blanket to ensure your passenger remains comfortable in transit. If you need to feed peckish passengers during longer journeys, there’s a food bowl on the inside of the front door. Overall, this is a brilliant all-rounder.
