Go Pet Club 24" Rounded Top Soft Collapsible Dog Crate, Portable Pet Carrier, Thick Padded Pet Travel Crate for Indoor & Outdoor, Soft Sided Pet Foldable Kennel Cage with Durable Mesh Windows, Green

Back in August a sweet 23 lbs 2.5 yrs gal joined our family. She was well loved by her first family. I noticed right away that she always breathes loudly while riding in the car. I thought it was due to the temperature. But with max AC and later on a drop in a the temperature, she still does that. The I realized that she was anxious.I tried soft music, calming chews, calming hoodie, holding her hand while she rides in the front passenger seat, and a combo of two or three of the above... She starts panting as soon as I start the engine. She also keeps looking out from the backseat. Is this a sensory issue, that there's too much going on, the sound, the movement of my car, and all the other things moving outside...? Only one way to find out.This soft crate fits in the backseat of my small SUV behind the driver. It definitely helped, she wasn't panting as hard as before. I left the front curtain rolled up because I thought it was important for her to see/feel me. When it got cold in December, I decided to cover the front which means only the entry way is viewable. It made the situation ten times better. It was a sensory issue.Someone here was asking about securing it to the car. The crate has a top handle-loop and four small loops on the bottom for stakes. You can use the hook up the bottom loops (close to the seatback) to the seatbelt buckle using the tethers. You can also run a strap through the top handle-loop and anchor it to the driver seat headrest and a backseat headrest.For additional cushioning, I put inside the crate a self inflating camping pad that no longer holds air for me.

Was bigger than I thoughtVery happy with the quality

With 6 dogs in our home, crates are a must. Of course we have the usual plastic ones and two custom made solid steel crates that weigh over 100lbs each - those are for special rescue rehabilitation requirements and are big enough for two Mastiffs to lie down in. We have a large Plott Hound and a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog who travel with us fairly often and I hate dragging the big plastic Vari-Kennels on the road. I wanted a light weight, portable crate I could use with our mature, well trained traveling dogs for hotel rooms.I bought two of these - one in the 32 inch size and one in the 38 inch and I have to say that we've been seriously impressed with them after 4 months. They pop up and zip together in like two minutes flat, the side windows open for ventilation and they fold totally flat with zero real effort. The included mat is soft, but I still add our own comfy beds. Once these are in the flat carrying cases, they slide into the floorboard of our truck and luggage goes on top, dogs go on the back seat and we hit the road. I've used these crates in hotel rooms, our cabin in West Texas, at a friend's house and as shade out at the lake for my dogs.These are in no way suitable for an anxious dog, a young puppy, or an untrained dog - they are made of fabric and can be chewed through or clawed open in seconds.You need a real crate for those situations. However, for a dog that understands a crate as a temporary, safe den and place to enjoy a meal or a nap in peace without drama, these are great. Be sure to measure your dog and buy the crate that offers him a little extra room - our Swissy has the 38" unit and is very comfortable sleeping, standing and turning in it. The Plott Hound sleeps curled up in a ball and the smaller version suits him well.

Very handy to transport pets or crate train. It would be nice to be able to open it at the top, but the side entrance works.

I purchased this (the 24" version) via Amazon in preparation for moving across the country (TX to MI) which, with a cat, takes about 2.5 days of car travel. I've found it to be a fantastic purchase for several reasons.My cat is between 8.5 and 9.0 lbs, and most hard-shell cases just aren't big enough for her to stand up and stretch, so I didn't want to use my old one for anything more than a quick trip to the vet. This GoPetClub 24" carrier is VERY roomie for her, allowing her to stand, stretch, walk in circles, curiously peek up front, sleep/hide in back, etc. It still fits in the back of my Honda Civic...fits easily if going long-ways across the backseat, and can fit facing forward if I move-up the front passenger seat before loading the carrier, and then move the passenger seat back into position.The carrier is soft all around, so if/when jostled, my cat doesn't bump against anything hard. Admittedly, it can be a little awkward to carry when she scoots all the way to the back (or front) because her weight isn't balanced, but this is a pretty minor issue. We normally load it on a luggage cart at the hotel anyways.The windows have shades that roll down on the sides so you can let your cat see outside or close her off to rest, depending on her temperament at the moment of course!As noted in another review, I was worried about "accidents" as well, since it's a soft bottom. I didn't know that there was particle board beneath, as noted in that other review, so I'm glad I haven't had that problem yet! When I first took my cat in it, I lined it with a puppy pad (training pad used while house-breaking a dog, VERY absorbent) just in case; you can get them pretty cheaply on Amazon, though you may end up with a whole bunch you'll never ever need. :) My vet also suggested buying a cheap plastic picnic-like table cloth at the local dollar store to put underneath the whole carrier to protect the upholstered car seat. I trusted the puppy pad, but I figured someone out there might like the idea. :)I've been very happy with the carrier and would gladly recommend it to anyone. The dimensions listed on the specific Amazon page -- length, wide, and height -- accurately matched the product that arrived, so I have had no need to contact the company and experience their customer service. It seems that if the wrong item were shipped, it would be Amazon's fault, and most people seem to regard Amazon's customer service as very good. If the wrong item were ordered, that would seem to be a user error, and although perhaps the company's customer service is poor as detailed on one review, it's a risk I was happy to take, given the quality of the item, the great price, and the fact that I saw dimensions specifically listed which I felt would be appropriate for my pet and my vehicle.Happy shopping!