Gen7PetsCommuter Buckle In Car Safety Seat and Shoulder Carrier for Dogs and Cats

Love this carrier. I take my Maltese everywhere I go in it

First, I am obsessive about safety for my dogs.Particularly when riding in the car. A car accident in 2014 resulted in seizures for my beagle mix. She was inside a standard plastic carrier and did not initially appear injured. She died a month later. Fast forward... two new small breed puppies. Their grown weight should be no more than 15 #.I purchased the Gen7 and a Sleepypod Air. Both offer excellent protection when installed as instructed.{See the crash test video.} Some of the carriers shown should come with a "do not use" warning. Both allow space for the puppy now, and in the future. With the added benefit of no free roaming through the car.I made a 1000+ mile road trip with puppies in the carrier. Both took to it well. Removed the interior pad and replaced with a bath towel. Figured it would be easier to clean in the event of a potty accident. And with potty breaks every two and 1/2 to three hours, no issues.A short trip to the vets for vaccines did not go as well. My fault, I should have held breakfast until after the visit. Both puppies were carsick and the towels caught most of it. However, the carriers were still a smelly mess. Of the two, the sleepypod air was easier to hose out. The Gen7 dried in a speedier fashion.Very happy with both but given the choice again would purchase two of the Gen7. It is rather plain but function was most important.

I bought this carrier because it has a 5 star safety rating and connects to the car seatbelts and headrest for safety. It is very safely secured when the seatbelts are on this carrier ... it literally can't move side to side or front to back .... it's good to know that our dog is safely secured inside. Our puppy likes that there are two ways to exit his "carseat". He can exit from the front (facing the door) directly into our arms, or from the top where he can look around to check out his new surrounding before coming into our arms. It has a soft washable insert for him to lay on, and he seems to like it. It's very roomy and he is able to curl, or lay lengthwise and stretch out. We really love this carrier.

My small dogs, about six pounds each, used to be a bit nervous in the car. After I read some alarming facts about pet car injuries, I tried a harness that passed a crash test. They are so small that even the smallest harness was uncomfortable and they worked diligently at escape. I soon returned those and got soft sided carriers from the same company. Now, after the seconds it takes to secure each in their individual carrier, they quickly relax and stay relaxed for at least three hours. And, they are safe. So I also relax and drive without canine distraction. Game changer. So few car restraints for dogs pass crash tests. Every dog needs to be protected in a car. Often, the question hinges on freedom to move around the car or safety. Safety first for my pups.

I am in love with this carrier! No matter how careful I am I can’t control other drivers and with this I know my new kitten is safe. It’s a bit of a task to get it fully strapped in but that’s why it’s 5 ⭐️ crash rated and with the top zip opening I can leave it strapped fully in and pull my kitten out of the top (and put him back in) and carry him in/out of the car with just his harness on or in a soft shoulder pet bag. Makes my life so much easier and peace of mind is priceless!!! 😍🐱🥰