19.1.2021

Sturdy, secure, easy to assemble, lightweight to carry.It’s my first time needing a carrier for my rabbits. It’s their first vet trip. I read a wonderfully helpfully review of this carrier, from somebody mentioning she liked the bolt feature (something I hadn’t considered to be a feature to look out for). She mentioned it adds extra security if the side clips fail or break. After reading reviews of other carriers, people mentioned the clips broke or the bottom fell off in transit and the animal fell out. So, it was a big reason I purchased this carrier, because the top and bottom can also be bolted with metal screws and not just rely on the plastic clips to hold them together. However,when assembling the carrier, the screw went in fine, but I struggled to attach the washer on the other end, it was fiddly, no helpful tool supplied to do it and I couldn’t tighten them fully with my fingers. In the end, I just used black cable ties instead of the screw bolts. Easier when dissembling for storage that way, just cut the ties instead of fiddling with a bunch of six screws.I’m pleased it can open from the top via the handle, or from the front cage entrance. The gate felt thick, rather than thin wire. The clasp feature to lock it felt very secure. I feel the rabbits will be safe and secure and can’t escape, God-willing!I bought the small 19” size because it won’t be used often, or for long journeys (vets is 10min drive away). My rabbit is the size of a small-medium cat/dog. He is a fully grown Lop rabbit, 18mth old (not dwarf or mini). In my opinion, This carrier will be suitable for a medium sized adult rabbit, or a small-medium cat. I don’t think it’s suitable for an animal of this size for a long journey over 30-45min long, as there isn’t too much space for stretching/sprawling out, or standing on hind legs. If the animal is returning from vet treatment and needing to lay/rest with minimal movement, then it’s ideal. It will also be fine for short journeys, if the animal has had exercise time prior to entering the carrier, they’ll likely stay still and sleep. For a long, lengthy journey, or for a larger cat/dog/rabbit etc, I’d suggest buying the bigger size option.Very happy with this purchase. The price was very good compared to some options that didn’t appear to be as good. My only regret is not buying the larger size, just incase I ever want to do a long journey with them (I should of thought that through better!) at least it will be easy for storage and also, the bottom section of the carrier can be used as a spare litter tray when not used for the carrier feature (yes, for those who don’t own rabbits, they can be litter trained like cats).

11.6.2015

Unfortunately this has not yet become available to buy so I've no idea what the price will be, a factor I always like to take into account when writing reviews. However, the AmazonBasics range seems to be reasonably priced so we will assume this is an affordable item, and probably competitive with other bare bones transport boxes on here.If it is indeed the case that this item is priced similarly to other animal carriers, then customers would do well to opt for this one (or a larger version - assuming they are available!). It is super sturdy, feels very secure, and full of well thought out details. The most obvious of these, of course,

12.4.2016

In principle I do like this AmazonBasics 19" pet carrier. The price is certainly right and the build quality is very good, with one caveat (below). I do have two points to add to the reviews of others from my personal perspective:1) My cat is an old man now (16) and has always been tiny (3.4kg) and with a bit of bedding in the base of the carrier it really seems like a bit of prison to me. The vets' practice is literally a few minutes away, but I'd hesitate to take him even that far in this carrier as it's really tight inside, even for a small cat. I've placed it on the floor and the lid off with some bedding inside to see how he'd fair with it. He can lie on his chest lengthwise with no problem,

3.8.2018

I purchased three of these pet carriers after noting that I would be able to secure them with bolts as well as clips. Too many carriers are clip only, or they are expensive for bolt secure only. This added safety feature is really important to me, knowing what can happen when a clip only carrier is dropped (Local cat lost after carrier was dropped in vet parking lot and it broke open due to clip failure)! Accidents can happen and I would be heartbroken if a clip failed and my cat escaped onto the road and was lost or worse.The top flap is also secure and spring loaded as stated in the description, this I found was smooth to operate on all 3 carriers that I received,

5.6.2015

This AmazonBasics cat carrier is very user friendly for both owner and occupier. Having the choice of either front or top door access is first class. If your cat is injured, or reluctant to enter by the front door, the top door will be preferable (and a godsend). Both doors open easily and offer good general security for your cat. The carrier also offers great ventilation, provides privacy and protection while simultaneously permits your feline friend to see what is going on outside. This may lessen anxiety in the vet's waiting room. The complete top half can be easily removed by means of the side clips, but, for even greater security and protection while in transit,

27.5.2015

I have reviewed two or three items from the Amazon Basics range and to date I have been very impressed with the quality of each item. This is no exception being quite simply the most secure pet carrier I've ever used. Most pet carriers for smaller animals come with plastic clips to secure the various parts together. This goes further as in addition to the clips there are screws to ensure each part fits securely to the other and does not risk coming apart in transit. It is of better quality than one or two of my older named brand carriers.The main parts are plastic like most other pet carriers and are of comparable quality.The animal can be loaded into the carrier from the front or from the

12.8.2020

I had purchased this carrier to have on standby for if one of my cats ever required a trip to the vet. Call me mystic meg, cause no less than a week later I had to call it into action.The most important aspect of any carrier I use, is how secure it feels. This carrier is assembled using clasps on the side and then secured by bolts. Although this is quite fiddly, I didn't mind as it certainly added to the security and sturdiness.I have a quite petite cat yet found the front door entrance a little small. Of course this can be quite subjective as I had one of the those cats that detests being placed in a carrier and can therefore magically increase in mass threefold at the sight of one.

7.9.2016

Nice little box, left open on the floor at the moment for the cats to get accustomed to going into - which they aren't doing, they prefer their old, bigger box. Maybe that's partly because it's new and has a bit of a plasticky smell.Oh well, whatever the cats think of it, the people like it. It's too small for both cats, but fits one cat snugly. The holes at the side aren't nice, they are slightly too small for the cat to watch through easily. Putting it together was easy, and there are spring-loaded metal rods in the top and front to open them. It has holes drilled in the side, so if I feel that the occupant mighty open it somehow and escape, I can put in padlocks or something.

16.7.2019

Purchased for a new arrival (kitten) and as the first acquisition of this type didn't really know what to expect.I mean a kittens small, right? 19" sounded plenty big enough... it's not.Little kitten can only just about stand up without touching the top, it also looks really confined.It worked for bringing him home and the first vet visit but he really doesn't like being in it - I've ordered the bigger version now too... so £20 I didn't need to spend. In fairness the measurements are published so this is my responsibility.For the crate itself. Dead easy to assemble. Clip the top compartment on, bolt-it together (I wouldn't trust the clips by themselves - bolts supplied) and insert the door.

14.1.2020

Perfect for my ferrets. (and they test things!) cleaning/holding/vet transport. top doors are very useful! front door is metal and the locking mechanism is great! would easily hold a pair of hobs or 3-4 jills for transport. i used a singe for each hob 1.7kg(boy) for vet operation. good ventilation. can attach food bowl and (small) water bottle to front without having to open it again.. will reuse for years. can see them being used for small poultry etc.ignore negative comments, just measure up before you buy and use your head. the dimensions are there! i needed it next day on a sunday and it came first thing... if you have a big moggy or dog shop around. weight will be the problem.

10.5.2019

This is ideal for my cat. A lovely, purring, affectionate bundle of fur normally, he becomes the demon of claws and fangs when it is time to go to the vet. This makes putting him in a front opening cat carrier a problem. Being able to put him in the carrier in via a large top opening is heaven!The only downside is that the handle is actually on the opening part, making it a little fragile there. But it is still fine, even though it is a thirty minutes walk to the vets (45 minutes plus a ten minute walk using public transport, to figure!), much as I'm sure the cat wishes otherwise and would love to escape.The carrier is small but so is my cat, so no problem there.The construction is strong and sturdy,

7.8.2016

I love this carrier and so does my cat.I had previously ordered the smaller one (19 inch) which didn't work for my cat, but this one is perfect. It was so easy to get the cat in and she loves sleeping in it too. As my cat is not keen on being put in a carrier, the top opening is absolutely brilliant and big enough to get her inside without any problems.Many carriers only have clip-ons to keep them in one piece whereas this one also has a few bolts which could be inserted for additional security. The door is also very secure and pretty big which helps.To sum it up, this is the best carrier I have ever had or even seen. It will keep your cat save and it is great value for money.

26.8.2017

Really strong design with screws and not clicks to hold it together, I feel that gives me more peace of mind when my kittens were being carried in it to the vets. I found two small kittens were ok but really only one size cat fits ok in it, very secure door needing you to push together two bits to open the door so no accidents can accurately in the door being opened by mistake, would have liked it to be bigger so I could get two cats in, but that was my mistake for not reading the size correct, but will still use for when I need to only take one cat at a time to the vets as I like the security and strength of this over the other basket I brought

7.1.2017

I was so surprised when I received this pet carrier as to be honest I wasn't expecting great things when priced at only £12.49. The metal door and catch are robust and good quality. The plastic clips seem sturdy enough but it also comes with bolts for extra piece of mind. The only down side was I found opening the door on the top of the carrier to be a bit tricky but I'm sure that's just me! Don't let that put you off though as this pet carrier is the best thing I have bought in a long time and was absolutely perfect for my needs (taking my guinea pig to the vets in something neat and not too bulky). Go buy one - its an absolute bargain!

16.4.2019

We needed a cat carrier pronto and this was our solution. All in all, I'd have to say that I am very pleased with the item. It is robust and the material does not flex under weight. The assembly was simple enough and it isn't to the detriment of the products function.The features are excellent. There is a main top hatch which you can use to drop your pen into the box or you can use the main cage door. The door locking mechanism seems a little over the top with the mechanism being housed in a large black box on the cage door. I'm sure there must be a less complicated and yet as effective solution but there we are, it still works great.

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