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I found it! An affordable simple carrier for my Vive! by faerain


I have been taking my giant Vive box back and forth for demos ... and a number of times I thought that I was going to drop it with it being so awkward.
I've been watching this subreddit close to see if any carrying/storage suggestions would work for me - but finally I just decided to look around the house.
My soft cat carrier was some how just built to house the vive perfectly and safely :) I'm very happy with it.
Just thought that I'd share it with you all !
http://imgur.com/a/xuXso
See how I put the light houses in their own foam and stick it right in the bag? Same with the controllers!
You can buy it at amazon for just about $50 (You need the 'large' size) https://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-Original-Deluxe-Carrier-Medium/dp/B000FLETX8/191-8809764-9539547?ie=UTF8&Version=1&entries*=0
I Hope this helps some people :)
In truth - It isn't built for throwing around or sitting on .. but it is a very nice compact carrying case and not very heavy.

	

	

	

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The other comment covered feeding them, but I might be able to offer advice for flying on a plane with an animal.

I haven't flown with a rabbit before, but I have flown with a cat several times. The carrier fit under the seat (though you may have to use a soft carrier, rather than a hard plastic one. The plastic ones often aren't small enough to fit under the seat, especially if you have both in them).

Unlike what the other person said, they will not let you put them on your lap during take-off and landing, so they MUST be able to fit under the seat. Make sure you aren't seated in an exit row. This is the carrier that I used for my cat (10 pound mainecoon), it should fit both your rabbits unless they are very large. It easily fit under the seat, and she had enough room to comfortably move around inside it. I like it more than some of the other options, because it has mostly closed sides/dark mesh (and the flaps on either end that you can open or close) so they can feel safe and less exposed.

When it comes to going through the security checkpoint, they will likely make you take them out of the carrier and walk through the metal detector with them in your arms. I highly advise getting some sort of harness for them just in case. I'm almost positive they won't let you keep them in the carrier through security. If you're worried about taking them out (bunnies are more easily stressed out than cats), you might be able to call the airport and ask them? See if they'll let you take the carrier through the metal detector. Rabbits are different from cats, so the protocol for them might be different. They absolutely cannot go through the x-ray machine.

I also gave my cat anti-anxiety medication prescribed by her vet (basically a mild sedative to make her really sleepy so she would be less stressed out), but she was still really stressed and scared. I'm not sure if the same thing can be done for bunnies, you could try talking to your vet about it?

Good luck with your move and traveling!

The first crate I bought was a wire crate that was much too large, and I ended up having to put in multiple boxes and dividers. My puppy was pretty bad with peeing in her crate during Weeks 8-12, so there was a lot of uncertainty on my part of whether she was "taking" to this crate.

So sometime around Week 13, I bought a plastic kennel-type crate. I wanted to know if she really didn't like the wire crate, and was soiling that as she wasn't viewing it as a 'home'. With the plastic kennel crate, I kept it in a separate room, and introduced it to her slowly.

Now in Week 16, her peeing has stabilised, and she sleeps just fine in the wire crate. So in the end, the plastic crate was largely unnecessary.

However, I will make a few points:

• Like you, I was wondering whether it was an issue with the puppy having negative association with the crate. But in my case, it wasn't. It was moreso a matter of her developing good bladder control. She still doesn't love the crate, like some dogs do, but I think that this is also a personality trait.
  
  
• It is still nevertheless useful to have multiple crates, especially one that is suited in size and can be carried. There are many instances where you need to confine puppy, and thus having a movable plastic kennel is useful. Is it worth the investment (£30)? I don't know. I wouldn't say I've gotten £30 out of it, but then again, I would probably hang on to it rather than reselling.
  
  
• As people point out, I don't think that it's a problem for your puppy to learn to love two crates. Sooner or later, your puppy will have to learn how to settle in different locations. For me, her wire crate has always been her 'nighttime' crate, and I may use the plastic one as a 'daytime' crate. I do not think this is a source of concern.
  
  I'll leave you with some advice:
  
  
• Be careful about getting a crate that is too large. I knew that my wire crate was too large when I bought it, as I was anticipating using the divider. However, even with the dividers, I found it too large, and I've had to fashion makeshift supplementary dividers. What I learned was that you may want to estimate the size based on the expected growth of the puppy, but don't extrapolate too much. You may simply want to buy a moderate crate that she might outgrow, rather than a large crate that she won't outgrow.
  
  
• This is the plastic crate that I bought and I think it works really well compared to wire crates. What I like about it is that it's extremely easy to clean and open up the top. You simply undo the latches on the side and lift out the top.

Modern guinea pig cages are huge, and many people now use fleece bedding. My cage has four Fleece Flipper floor panels and one kitchen area that I cover with Carefresh bedding. I ordered the cage here: http://www.guineapigcages.com/ There are also DIY instructions there, if you want to buy the parts for less at Home Depot.

This approach is a little expensive to start, but it's super easy to keep clean. I sweep the flippers every morning (five minutes), change the Carefresh bedding every week (5-10 minutes) and I swap in clean flippers and put the dirty ones through washing machine every other week.

No guinea pig rescue will give you one guinea pig unless you already have one. I paid our local rescue $100 for a bonded pair of neutered male and female. I guess a same-sex pair that is not neutered would cost less. You can find a rescue at this link: http://www.guinealynx.info/rescue_organizations.html

...adding: I see you asked about a carrier. This one is perfect for two guinea pigs: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062JFGM0 and this mat fits well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y8YK2W

I have three cats and I've had both types. and I prefer the soft one's with a shoulder strap. but I live in NYC and I walk about a 1/2 mile to the Vets.


Getting a cat that dosent want to get into the carrier is much easier with the top door and I'll assume that holds true with a gaggle of kittens


My girl who at one point was 14lbs doesn't like being outside and is constantly moving around even with a towel over the carrier. the soft one is soo much easier whith her moving around. also living in an apt storage space is limited so the soft ones, wins hands down

Note: that's an excellent price on the Sherpa I have Two Amazon basic ones which are great but the Sherpa looks even better, so I'll be picking that one up next week

You both look absolutely fabulous!

C'mon...gimme. I submit this cat carrier for gift one. I only have one carrier, and it would make life as a foster/animal caregiver much easier.

I submit dog treats for gift two. My life has revolved entirely around cats for the last three months, so it would be nice to treat my little pooch. Plus, ya know, it helps with dog breath.

Thank you guys for yet another amazing and generous contest :)

I work in the veterinary field and at my hospital we have strong opinions about cat carriers. The best, in my opinion, are the hard-sided ones that open both on the front and on the top. It's easy to get the cat in and out via the top door, it's roomy and stable (won't fall over or get crushed), and it's easy to clean if the pet urinates or defecates in it. I have this one (in addition to four others, some soft-sided) and am very happy with it. You can put a towel or blanket in it to make it comfier for the cat.

Edited to add that I'm also a fan of the last one you posted, mostly because the top is very easy to remove and put back on and it meets all the other criteria above for hard-sided carriers.

I flew with my bunny in-cabin on a United flight a few months ago for a coast-to-coast move. I had a good experience with them. I could not find any other airline that allowed rabbits in the cabin in the US. You can even add your pet online (125$ fee/pet) on your reservation. But, I still called afterwards to make sure it was OK. I suggest you buy your tickets early since you have 2 bunnies and they accept a limited number of pets per flight.

When I arrived at the United counter to check my luggage, I told them I had my bunny with me and they only asked if I paid the pet fee. It was really simple. The tricky part is going through security since you'll have to take your bunnies out of their carrier and pass through the metal detector with each of them in your arms. My bunny was wearing a harness so we could hold him tightly while outside the carrier. After that, we were not asked anything about the rabbit for the rest of the trip. But, I would carry a health certificate from your vet just to be sure. Anyway it's a good idea to see a vet a few days before the trip to make sure your bunny is healthy and ready to fly.

I paid an extra $ to get the "Economy Plus" seats with extra legroom and I'm glad I did, otherwise it would have been very tight with my carrier. I was able to put the carrier between my legs after take off to check on my bun, pet him a little and give him some water. This carrier filled the entire space under the seat. Based on the picture of your bunnies, I don't think the two of them would fit comfortably in one carrier, unfortunately.
I second the idea of taking critical care with you, and make sure they eat and drink something on that day and poop. It is a stressful experience, but it should be fine if you are well prepared.
Have a safe trip!

That’s so exciting! We initially looked into getting one of those capsule backpacks but the reviews said it wasn’t very well ventilated and the acrylic dome constantly has scratches and curious nose marks.

Ultimately we went with the Snoozer [4 in 1 Back Pack with wheels.](Snoozer Roll Around 4-in-1 Pet Carrier, Khaki, Black & Blue, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054U47NW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6U4iDb1EA5R7R)

It’s got a mesh that keeps the inside pretty cool, and a clip for your cats leash/harness so they can poke their head out the top if they like. Our cats are also huge (idk how big your kitty will get) but the rolling function definitely comes in handy.

The only cons so far is since the weight is all at the bottom of the pack, it can be a little uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time (or maybe our cats are just heavy lol)

I agree, if they're well socialized and you start them young, it shouldn't be an issue and could be quite easy. None of mine ever had a freak out from travelling. We were set to go on vacation, and had a bad upper resp. flare up with three of our four ratties. We loaded them up in a smaller cage that fit in our car and they went with us from Texas to Virginia to Tennessee and back to Texas so we could monitor them and make sure they were properly medicated. I didn't have anybody else I could trust to handle them properly. That being said, 15 minutes should be a breeze. I recommend getting a really good carrier. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006JVPL8A?cache=ea43584bbb2f620d1f825971a1ad0132&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1414116143&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
I have two of these and three regular sized rats fit comfortably in each. Plus, they're easy to clean and my rats can't get a good grip on any part of it to chew a hole in.

Once we got to the airport we kept her in the carrier until we got to our final destination. The stress of getting her back into the carrier (which she always fought doing) we felt outweighed any benefit of letting her out temporarily. Usually the airports that have indoor pet areas are only in international terminals, but that may vary. If your cat is pretty good about being put in her carrier then you could probably take her out and hold her once you get to your gate, then put her back in before boarding. We did put pee pads and her favorite toy, but she didn't pee or anything though, we totally expected her to because she would even pee on the vet, but she didn't :)

The requirements for the carrier is just that it has to be able to fit under the seat. We have this one https://www.amazon.com/Teafco-Airline-Approved-Aero-Pet-Carrier/dp/B000K1SXYY. Sounds like yours is fine but you can usually find the maximum sizes allowed on the airline's websites to make sure.

I bought this one when I flew to pick her up as a kitten. It was the largest I could find that fit the Sourhwest guidelines. Worked well.

Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DME94TO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

She probably wouldn't fit in it very well now.

I bought this one for vet/groomer visits.

PetLuv Soothing "Happy Cat"... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AO0YGKU?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It is huge, and my Khaleesi loves it. She often sleeps on top of it. She is about 11.5 lbs. She also has this weird obsession with mesh, and she cant destroy the mesh on this one.

This is the carrier we used to fly Brisket from San Antonio to Philadelphia https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YHWAU/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

He was around 18lbs/13 months at the time and couldnt stand up 100% but could crouch or comfortably lay down. Hes pretty much the same size now, maybe 1.5lbs heavier. I have heard some attendants will allow you to bring it up on your lap, but ours was adamant that it stay at our feet. It zips on top so we would unzip it halfway so we could pet him. I think he was put off by the vibrations of the plane, so he just sorta laid down. We put chews in there for him and he chewed a little, but mostly just put his head down and waited for it to be over.

Depending on the disposition of your cavalier your experience may vary. Brisket almost never barks (unless playing with our other cav) and is very laid back, so we had it easy with him. Now with our new guy I dont know what we are going to do but hes like the tasmanian devil. Good luck!

It's this... Mool Lightweight Fabric Pet Carrier Crate with Fleece Mat and Food Bag - Medium (60 x 42 x 42 cm), Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIQFM0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hiz.ybKM9E3KA which sits nicely on the back seat of the car. But with the top opening and sides opening we're able to leave them open as needed for him. He used to go mad at cars going past, but with this we generally have it closed with a blanket over the top and he sleeps and isn't bothered at all by them. Keeps him calm and relaxed and keeps us happy :)

We also relocated cross country with 2 cats last year, one being a Maine Coon. We flew with Delta. Make sure when you book your flight, the plane is big enough where he/she can fit under the seat. We had to rebook our flight because our original plane was too small.

We bought this carrier:
Sherpa Deluxe Pet Carriers

Make sure you get the medium size. We originally bought the small but it was too small for our Maine Coon.

We also took our cats to the vet before moving. I think you need to take them to the vet and get them cleared for flying, might be an airline regulation. We asked about sedating at the appointment. Sometimes it could give them more anxiety, so our vet gave us a little bit of sedation medication to give them to see how they do on it. They also gave us some pheromone wipes to wipe the carrier with, it supposedly calms them down. You might want to try that.

One of my cats peed so you might want to get pee pads like someone suggested.

Good luck!

Hi, I’m no expert but I’m almost three weeks in with my Goldendoodle Lilah and have just has two blissful nights of her sleeping on her own, in her crate, downstairs while I slept in my own bed.

I purchased this travel crate; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lightweight-Fabric-Carrier-Crate-Fleece/dp/B00KIQFQEG instead of a metal crate as I’m a softy and couldn’t put her in a metal one. It’s more robust than you would imagine and she chews and scrats sometimes but hasn’t done any damage so far. It collapses, is pretty lightweight so I can move it around easily and comes in different sizes. I went for large and will happily buy the next size when she’s outgrown it.

I did the treat thing to get her to check it out, I put her blanket, her snuggle pup, and some of my boyfriend’s PJs in it and moved on to zipping it up a door at a time - it has 3 zipped ‘doors’ including one at the top which she could pop her head out of. For the first couple of weeks she slept in this, next to my bed and I left the top open for the first few nights for her so she didn’t feel completely trapped. In the daytime I leave the side open with a blanket draped over the top and let her wander in and out of it at leisure- she takes naps in there and might potter over to the fireplace when it’s too warm. I only really zip her in if I’m out of the room or if she’s overtired for an enforced nap and despite some grumps, she does settle after a couple of minutes.

After realising that I actually need a break from her for my own sanity and so she learns some independence I decided it was time to move her out of my bedroom at night. In the last week, I spent a couple of nights on the sofa with her in her crate, in the exact same spot that it’s in throughout the day and for the last two nights I’ve let her get sleepy, zipped her in and gone to bed. Again, a little bit grumpy but no barking or whining and she’s slept for at least seven hours with no problems. I can’t say that this has been the quickest way to get her sleeping alone in her crate but I couldn’t face leaving her panicking as I didn’t want her to have a bad experience. Another great benefit is now that she’s comfortable in there at night, I can happily leave her zipped in there in the daytime for an hour without her going completely batshit crazy-when she’s tired anyway.

The other top tip I have- and I’m aware that this sounds crazy- but since her first night I have put on one of the bedtime stories from the Calm app. She likes the Matthew McConaughey one. Haha! Now, when it’s bedtime I turn lights off and Matthew on and she falls to sleep in five minutes! If you don’t have the app, there is probably something similar on YouTube.

Sorry for the long post but I feel your pain. It’s hard when you don’t want them to be upset but are deprived of sleep! Hope this helps. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Good for you for giving them a good home! Yes, you can bathe your rats, and it sounds like that would be a good idea. Here is info on bathing them http://www.dapper.com.au/articles.htm#bath. You may want to wait a couple of days or so before bathing them, unless they are absolutely caked with waste and it's causing sores, because the move alone will be very stressful. Bathing them is also stressful, although they will get over it fairly quickly. Make sure their room is extra warm and that they have lots of warm fleece in their hides, since they'll be pretty chilly afterwards.

As long as the cardboard is thick and/or it's not a long drive, a cardboard box for transport should be fine. Be careful because some rats can chew very quickly through cardboard. If it's a long drive I would try to purchase a small carrier for the transport, and put their hide and a small towel in there.

Good luck!

Security isn't the issue. The actual flight is. If your dog is small enough to fly as a carry-on, it's usually a fine experience provided it is crate trained and deals with stress well. Is your dog generally bombproof in other situations? Don't take it if it isn't, because flying can really suck for dogs.

If it needs to be shipped in cargo... don't do it unless you have to. Just board it here in DC instead. Cargo is such a crapshoot.

As a carry on, the requirement for almost all airlines is that the dog must be able to fit entirely under the seat with enough room in its carrier comfortably stand up and move around (example from Southwest). Realistically, that means that the biggest dog that can do this is 20 pounds. This is an example of the largest size carrier that will fit under the seat - it's small, only 18" L x 10.5" H x 11" W. Your dog CANNOT leave the carrier for the duration of the flight, even if it whines or is very upset. It looks like you have a corgi? Measure your dog out, but it could very well be too big if it's in the corgi standard size.

Even as a carry on, it can be a huge hassle. When you book, you need to make sure the aircraft you're on has enough room for a pet. If you get rebooked or the flight is canceled or the aircraft changes.... well, it's on you to make sure it's still okay for your dog. The airline won't always check for you.

Hi there! My shih tzu Moose is about 16lbs. Pretty large for a pure bred! He is really comfy in this one right here. He really has a lot of room, and he doesn't over heat since it allows a lot of air. We travel in-cabin about 3 times a year. I also like the simple side pocket for all his paperwork and some treats. I don't know if potato has been on a plane before but you might want to check with the vet on some sedatives or anti-anxiety meds. Moose gets really upset during take off and landing and I give him some doggie relaxers (not tranquilizers just a form of doggy xanex) and he does so much better. I hope that helps and happy travels!

What if you got a soft-sided pet carrier like this one and took Nova out in that? That way she'd feel safe but still be able to enjoy the sun and fresh air. It might also be a good way to get her acclimated to being outside, so eventually she won't freak out so much.

>The shelter and all the pet stores in town only have the small triangular litter boxes which no one likes. How come stores are not stocking the larger square litter boxes anymore??

FTFY: Which no one likes I don't like.
 

"Small" is pretty vague, so I'm not sure which litter box you are referring to as they come in various sizes. In fact I think there is an even larger triangle style box above the size I normally buy in the stores.

 

I have these Triangle Litter Boxes, which I wouldn't say are small. It is 10" x 10" x 14" which in my opinion is just fine and doesn't take up too much real estate in their cage. They are also great for your corners as my girls seem to use the ones I have around the room more than the one in their cage. I even used one in this Hard-Sided Travel Carrier after I put Velcro tape on the bottom of it to attach it to the carrier. I was able to put their favorite bed and the litter box in there. I also hung a hammock from the top and hung their food and water bowls off the door. It was only a 5 hour drive, but just another reason I love these litter boxes.

Got this one recently. Very pleased with it, dunno why it's not rated higher. My 20-pound guy would fit just fine in it, but he's such a teddy bear I just put his harness on and keep him on my lap for vet visits. When I used it to take his sister (who weighed in at just over 9 lbs, so comparable to yours, probably) in last month, though, she actually just calmly walked back in and resumed her loaf-of-cat position after the initial exam.

There's a small zippered opening on the side that I thought was especially brilliant, because you can just slip your hand in, but it'd be very difficult (I'd say impossible, but, y'know... cats) for them to get out, even if it were just left open.

I have only flown puppies myself. Check with the airlines you want to fly with before buying the tickets, see if they allow them in a very secure caging as a carry on pet. There might be a fee and it might depend on what they consider 'small pet'. That is a short flight, so provide water before you leave home and then as soon as you get to your location (~3-5 hr.). I'd offer some stiff food like biscuits or blocks to nibble on that isn't too crumbly or small like seeds. Check with what bedding the airlines allow as well. You might want to toss in a toy or two or a paperboard tube to distract them or for them to hide in. Planes are loud and scary to most animals.

Note: don't show them off in the airport or plane, keep things subtle and on the down low. Most of the general public does not share our love of rodents and it might spark fear, controversy, or even worse things in the wrong person.

They make small pet carriers by Kaytee/ Super Pet like 'Take Me Home' (wired travel cage) and 'Come Along' (soft mesh travel carrier). The latter is certainly the most appropriate and subtle, and some pictures show using both together for security (can't chew out) and privacy. You might have to hunt the internet or stores for them. Hagen makes a Living World carrier that is hard sided [https://www.amazon.com/Living-World-Carrier-Purple-Grey/dp/B006JVPL6W/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491533314&sr=1-1&keywords=small+animal+carrier -as an example, not an endorsement]. I'd add a strap for support on that one, just so it doesn't pop open, and carry it by the base not the handles. Nothing worse than a cage coming apart feet above the ground and even worse when on the go. Finally, make sure it will fit under the seat of the airline chosen, some have little room as it is. Good luck!

I just moved seven hours with my two kitties and I was so stressed about it ahead of time. One kitty is extremely skittish and shy and BOTH are terrible with the car. I have to say I was absolutely shocked with how well it went, so here are the basics of what I did. I highly recommend talking to your vet for advice as well, as they will have good suggests based on your individual cat. Anyway, here goes...

A few months before our trip I took both kitties to the vet for check ups (they were overdue) and asked my vet for advice (one cat pooped on herself on the way there btw). He said seven hours without a litter box is totally fine and that the cats should travel in their regular carriers. I have this carrier and another similar one. He said after the first hour or so in the car to offer water and/or wet food to keep them hydrated, but to expect they might refuse. He also suggested prepping the cats by taking them for short car rides in advance. He did mention sedatives, but I too was skeptical and didn't plan to use them.

After the vet visit I kept both carriers out in our living room. I also gathered up a bunch of old towels and placed them around the house where the cats like to sleep so that they would smell like home. I put treats in the carriers every day or so and also started feeding them in there a few weeks before our move.

I wasn't sure if I should take the vet's advice to go for practice rides, as it seemed to me like it would add more stress. About a week before our move I had to pick my husband up from work, so I decided to pack up the cats to come with me for the 20 minute drive. I couldn't catch one at all, so I just brought the other. What a nightmare! He pooped, peed and vomited on the short drive. When we got home he was a total mess and was drooling and foaming at the mouth. Just the kind of confidence I needed before our seven hour trip. That's when I decided to go for sedatives.

I got the sedatives from the vet and did two test runs with my kitties , one at the lowest dose and one slightly higher, but not the max. It didn't really seem to do a whole lot, but I was nervous to give them the highest dose.

A couple days before the trip I lined their carriers with puppy pads and put in some of the old towels. This gave them a day or so to get used to the set up. Our movers came the day before our drive, so we kept the cats in our house and stayed in a hotel that night. They were pretty freaked out by the empty house, but I left some boxes and towels to make them more comfortable.

On the morning of our move, we went to the house about 90 minutes before we planned to leave, fed the cats their morning wet food, took away their dry food, and gave them the sedatives. Chasing them down for this was a bit tricky, but I just did it really quick.

After that, I cleaned the litter box in hopes that they would go before the trip (ever notice how cats get in the box RIGHT after you clean it?). This worked for one cat, but not the other.

The sedatives seemed to hit a little harder the day of the move and one cat was a total rag doll. I don't think they ate as much that morning since they were already stressed out.

Once they seemed a little loopy we packed them up and were on our way. One cat meowed constantly, but they were both a lot calmer than usual. He quieted down a bit after the first two hours or so, but would still meow off and on.

After we were on the road for about one-two hours we stopped to check on them. I planned not to open their carriers once we were on the road, so I put empty bowls in there and squirted water through the cage into the bowls. Neither were too interested in it. One was so drugged that when I accidentally squirted water in her face she didn't flinch. I also offered them wet food on tiny spoons through the cage. One ate, but the other didn't.

I'm proud to say that we arrived at our final destination in one piece and without any kitty bodily fluids being emitted. One had a slightly raw nose from pushing it against his carrier, but that was minor. He also had the holder from his bowl around his neck, which gave me quite a panic, but he was totally fine. PSA: Do not buy these bowls.

Oh! I almost totally forgot. I bought two Feliway diffusers and put one in our new home a few weeks before the move and one in our old home around the same time. I also purchased rescue remedy and put a few drops behind each kitty's ears before we left. I have no idea if these steps helped, but since the move was overall very smooth, I wouldn't discount them.

One kitty was pretty much at home in our new place right away, but the other took a few days. We didn't have our furniture for about five days, so they had to get creative with hiding places. Our girl cat shoved herself into a tiny cabinet in the bathroom.

Sorry this is so long. I hope I didn't forget anything. I was so stressed about moving my fur babies and it was totally fine. Hopefully you will be too! Let me know if you have any questions!

Chloe is about 28 pounds. Depending on the day of the week. I have a Sherpa carrier. I got it on amazon. This is the one I have. It’s airline approved: Sherpa Original Deluxe Pet Carrier, Large, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002YHWAU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_24GwKQxXF63Xv

Thanks for the compliment. What color if your guy?

Awesome :D glad you guys have that taken care of. I use a top load cat carrier for mine. Easier to pick them up that way instead of trying to coax them out through the front load ones. If he's still little, I'd get one a little smaller so he doesn't have too much space to slide around during the care ride. Lay a towel down for traction, and some rabbits pee when they're scared. If you want to get a bigger once since he'll probably grow into it, add some cushioning in there.

Expect your bunny to be a little scared at the vet :X I'd bring some treats to distract them and a blanket to drape over the carrier in case there are other animals around.

Amazon has a pretty good one in its basics lineup. I ordered two for my cats and it was comparable to a much more expensive branded one. They've also held up very well.

https://smile.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/ref=pd_bap_rp_35?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SYBX451ZDKHYSNQDN85Y

It's from Living World! Pretty nice carrier on the cheap side.

And thanks!

This (the size and manueverability of the dog) was not something that was checked when I flew a few times with a dog in a carrier. But keep in mind the reason for it is so that the dog can remain comfortable by repositioning itself and not cause an issue on the flight.

If you do decide to transport the dog, consider helping it reposition mid flight.

Also, are you sure you have the max size carrier? The duffel sized carrier we had was capable of housing a dog larger than 15 pounds.

This delta bag in medium is rated for dogs up to 16 pounds. And while above the size limit, it should not be an issue if you dont make it one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000633ZOY/ref=psdcmw_3024188011_t1_B005GYUM0I

We used this carrier for our trip. To get them used to it, we left it open on their play area with toys inside until they felt safe and happy to be inside. They were able to explore it for almost two weeks before leaving.


We originally bought two for each pair of sisters, but both parties violently rattled the bars like caged animals until we let them be together in one. It was nice to be able to return the second. The carrier fits a space pod, their stuffed elephant, and has space to hang a tunnel.

Another vote for Alaskan. They also accept the soft sided carriers which are obviously a little more flexible. I used this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YHWAU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

19” L x 11.75” W x 11.5” H

(It actually exceeded Alaskan rules by quite a bit but they didn't say anything. I did research the specific aircraft to make sure it would fit under the seat, which it did).

and these are the Alaskan rules:

Kennel size chart for travel in cabin: Hard-sided 17" x 11" x 7.5"

Soft-sided 17" x 11" x 9.5"

A carrier would be the safest way to go. One with a top loading feature is easiest with kittens. https://www.amazon.com/Petmate-24-Inch-Kennel-Metallic-Coffee/dp/B0062JFGM0 is the one I use. There are also temporary cardboard carriers that vets and shelters use sometimes for adopting out new kitties. You could call your vet and ask if they have any like that.

any $30 sale priced sherpa original deluxe will work

http://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-11721-Deluxe-Carrier-Medium/dp/B000633ZOY

you don't need "airline approved" if it's a soft bag you will stuff under the seat in front of you.
you only need "airline approved" for international flights where animals are put in the cargo hold.

I flew my cats between NC and NY, and all they care about is the carrier
can be tucked in under the seat, and the animal has no chance for escape.

also, you can't just bring your cat along - you have to pay extra to allow a pet in coach,
(do this well before the flight, as each coach flight has a limit on the total pets allowed)
and you are only allowed one pet per seat, so when i brought 2 pets i had to buy 2 seats.

[For my green cheek I bought] (https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/reptile/reptile-habitats-and-enclosures/imagitarium-medium-reptile-pet-keeper-aquarium) and then drilled 2 small holes on either side and put in a small piece of stick on the bottom for him to stand on.


[I've also seen people use] (https://www.amazon.com/Living-World-Carrier-Purple-Grey/dp/B006JVPL6W/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=Pet+carrier+small&qid=1562380210&s=gateway&sr=8-14) and they even sell it at my local bird store for birds. You just have to put something in there for him to hold on to.

You can even buy a plastic storage container and drill holes in it. That's what I did for my very first bird travel container. The most important thing is that whatever you get is secure and doesn't come open easily. You want the lid to latch or lock on somehow. Then make sure there's air supply. And finally, make sure he's got something to hold on to. If you can (especially if it's a long trip), add water supply. If you can't, always add fruits for water for your bird (grapes, oranges, etc).

http://www.amazon.com//dp/B000FLETX8

get the small at $30 - perfect for under a coach airplane seat, floor leg area of the backseat of a car, your lap on a bus/subway, and for hand carry to the vet.

My chihuahua uses this. It’s not very stylish but it doubles as a bed when I put a blanket in it. My pup loves it, and occasionally sleep in it even when he’s not travelling!

Edit: pic of him at the office!

The Sherpa carriers are great. They're very sturdy, and so comfortable that my cat uses hers for a bed! I got her the large size, which seems to work well for an 11-pound cat.

I have two cats and we have one of these for each of them & they’re by far our favorite carrier we’ve used. They have both side and top open options, which we’ve found very useful at various points. We leave them sitting out in the corner of our office and the kittens will even take naps in them (this was something that I saw suggested here and has seemed to make a big difference in our cats comfort level with the carriers). We also usually cover the sides with a towel to limit overstimulation for our shyer cat and since we started doing that she’s been way less stressed about using the carrier.

Sherpa Travel Carrier

I have been a rider-only for over 2 years, and have had a dog for 6 years. I've had a CBR and a Shadow Sabre. I used an airline travel bag like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Sherpa-11721-Delta-Carrier-Medium/dp/B000633ZOY
strapped down on top of some generic soft saddle bags.

Here's my result:
http://imgur.com/Mtj5BED
I have a picture of her in that square dog bag, but can't find it. This particular picture is a SCUBA gear configuration I had used, then found a more efficient way.

I use a carrier like this one http://www.amazon.com/Super-Pet-Hamster-Travel-Carrier/dp/B0002ASBUE filled with normal bedding, and some scraps of paper and cardboard for nest building. My rat has done several road trips in it, she seemed quite comfortable. I don't attach a water bottle, it drips to much. Instead I periodically offer it to her.

As long as they're small (mine was a Japanese Spitz) it's all a breeze but I have major issues with my pets going in the baggage area :(

Also, you have to buy the airline accepted pet carrier to be able to keep your pet on board :)
I have this Sherpa it's awesome!
But unfortunately we only used it once and my current dog is 30 pounds so definitely can't fit there

I have a couple of these and am very happy with them. Entry/exit can be done from the top or the end. When using the end, there's a handy padded base that you can pull out if kitty prefers to remain inside.

I bought this recently for a female MC and it's good. She likes it. https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538518566&sr=8-2&keywords=amazonbasics+cat+carrier

I went with Delta, as well. There are a few other options but the most direct flight at the best price was Delta. United, American, and AirFrance also allow pets. The only airline I've ever used that actually weighed him, checked the dimensions of the carrier, etc. was Bangkok Airways.

For the Delta flight, we purchased the Delta-branded Sherpa carrier. It was technically too large for one leg, as each plane has individual size requirements due to the dimensions of under the seat but since it was a soft carrier and the booking agent warned me about it but no one gave us a problem and I think it being branded and a soft carrier is what helped.

https://www.amazon.com/Living-World-Pet-Carrier-Grey/dp/B006JVPL8A

I use this when I only need to transport 1-2 ratties for a short distance. Mine are also big chewers, so this cage is especially great because there aren't really any surfaces inside the cage that they can actually chew. It's rounded inside and everything is flush.

Something like this with a top and front door helps with cats in my experience.

https://smile.amazon.com/Petmate-Two-Door-Load-Kennel/dp/B0062JFGM0/

I have something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Kaytee-Take-Travel-Carrier-Small/dp/B0002ASBUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?crid=2CUKBH56YE9XH&keywords=travel%2Bcage%2Bfor%2Bbirds&qid=1555555391&s=gateway&sprefix=travel%2Bcage&sr=8-15&th=1&psc=1

Have them go together to the vet. One of them hold the bird on the way as a comfort to both.

Yep! Collapsible crate. It’s a bit worn out, Amazon tells me I bought it in September 2015, and it’s been all around the country w/ us, but it’s held up well and enough room for Red who stands 32” at his shoulder and was almost 90lbs when he retired. Here’s the exact one,

Noz2Noz 669 N2 Sof-Krate Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home, 106.7 centimeters, for Pets up to 90lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P9ZFEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.l7GDbHGCJJK1

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I've flown with my grown corgi on six different flights now, ranging from 1 to 6-hours all underseat in cabin. Most airlines seem fairly restrictive, so I've only used southwest (only $95 each way) and choose the middle seat with a Sherpa Large carrier; haven't run into any issues so far. Everyone has been really nice and let me open up the carrier in flight so she can pop her head out.

For reference she's about 27 lbs 10" at withers and 22" long - with that carrier she is able to stand up and turn around while under the seat which is pretty spacious. Again I've only used the middle seat because it has the most space though window and aisle would work as well but look more cramped.

Yep! Collapsible crate. It’s a bit worn out, Amazon tells me I bought it in September 2015, and it’s been all around the country w/ us, but it’s held up well and enough room for Red who stands 32” at his shoulder and was almost 90lbs when he retired. Here’s the exact one,

Noz2Noz 669 N2 Sof-Krate Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home, 42 inches, for Pets up to 90lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P9ZFEM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.l7GDbHGCJJK1

Can you board the cat?

The issue is the height restriction. 9.5 H is pretty short.

There's this one that's 9.8 height wise: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC0050

I bought the carrier that can expand on both sides for my flight. It's 11 inches though but I'm taking an airline that has a 10.5 mx height. I can squish it down that much so hoping they're not anal.

I don't have a backpack carrier, but I have one like this:
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/

The shoulder strap is long enough that I can wear it crossbody and it works for my guys (10lb and 16lb).

I ended up getting something like this for my pup and due to the breed, it worked for me since he used it for a few months. However, goldens grow bigger and faster than Boston Terriers for sure. So I'm not sure it's really worth the price for your situation.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1540302534&sr=8-5&keywords=dog+travel+carrier

Do you know anyone with pets that might have a smaller carrier that you could borrow for this trip?

I eventually moved my pup to use this with a blanket under him. (Only use it with a harness though, not on a collar which could be dangerous to your pup) So in a pinch, it should work and last you a while.

https://www.amazon.com/Vastar-Adjustable-Vehicle-Seatbelt-Harness/dp/B014W40TSW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540302815&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=dog+car+harness+seat+belt&psc=1

Was the carrier you used something like this one?

Maybe you can find those large crate. And put a small litter box in a corner inside. Or just take several blanket and if the cat pee on one, you change it for a clean one ...

I have two, the biggest is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Noz2Noz-669-Sof-Krate-Indoor-Outdoor/dp/B000P9ZFEM It fills every available inch in the back of a mid-body Mooney with the rear seatbacks removed; I'm pretty sure it wouldn't fit in the back of the DA40. But if it did, those pups could squeeze in for a couple of hours traveling.

My dogs are never crated (but I know them). The only other time I flew with an unsecured dog who wasn't mine, it was a Mastiff puppy in the back of a short-body Mooney with a non-removable rear seat/seatback, and any sort of crate would have been impossible. He was super-chill though.

Damn, they don't deliver to the US.

Edit: amazon to the rescue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DS6X9HE/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_b789ub0VH0E5X

I have both of these carriers

1. Good as a sick bay cage for surgery recovery or longer trips as You can attach a small water bottle https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002ASBUO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
2. Good for short trips that don't need a water bottle (vet,etc) Also more inclosed so better for the cold, but cage 1 can just be covered with a towel. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JVPL8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can find it here (out of stock) from some some place called "Manja Pets," and again here from a malaysian site. but I've had poor luck sourcing stuff from east-asian ecommerce sites. This is a very similar model available on Amazon.

Asking the important question. I need this.

EDIT: Holy shit, detective success:

https://www.amazon.com/Scruffs-Wilton-Pet-Carrier-Black/dp/B00DS6X9HE

We transport our rats in this Living World small animal carrier, less than $11 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JVPL8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_xJHzDbCH830DB

if it is somethign like this

It says the rear of the top will compress several inches. These carriers aren't made for the animal to stand though - just enough space to travel. So while the height measurement should be fine, you gotta worry about the width - that won't collapse. I'd assume the 0.5" shouldn't make a difference. If you are really worried just buy the medium size online. It's 25 bucks. just noticed you said you are travelling in two days

Amazon has a few options but they are all around the $100 range for the large sizes. http://www.amazon.com/Snoozer-Around-Carrier-Khaki-Black/dp/B0054U47NW/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1415733799&sr=1-6&keywords=pet+carrier is one for an example.

I think it is the Scruffs Wilton Pet Carrier

This is the one I use for bringing my little guys to the vet.

Get the large size, as the small will be too cramped and is add-on anyway.

This is what I use.

Living World Pet Carrier, Red/Grey https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JVPL8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QaE0Cb6NGH5AS

dogbag and bus/mrt/grab

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Black-Soft-Sided-Pet-Carrier/dp/B00QHC01C2/ref=zg_bs_2975333011_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VY2GXF9YJT1Z2CBPCK4X

We have been socialising our pup in this one: Amazon Basics Pet Carrier. Note that their sizes are a bit on the small side. We bought medium and it just fits our 14 week pug.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QHC01C2/ref=zg_bs_3024133011_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9DPRHYR1PFEE7T6WRY16

The sizes run small - my average sized cat is in the large carrier in the picture, so I’d recommend sizing up. Haven’t used it yet, but seems really sturdy!

Here you go OP

when i brought my hamster home from Petco (1.5 hour drive) i used the Living World carrier in size large. i just put a bunch of bedding in it with a couple of chew toys. he burrowed under and napped the entire way there.

here's a link to the carrier!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006JVPL8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZhZRDbANWWE2D

http://www.amazon.com/Scruffs-Wilton-Pet-Carrier-Black/dp/B00DS6X9HE/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER (someone posted it up above)

I have the same one! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062JFGM0/ref=twister_B01NALSLDD?th=1

amazon source!

from Amazon

We always just use a small, hard-sided cat/dog carrier (something like this) with a perch screwed into one side. They're nice and sturdy, dark (I really don't understand why so many parrot travel boxes are clear), and don't cost an arm and a leg.

Living World carrier (Large)

Calvin is about 3 pounds and the “Large” version of this carrier keeps him snug during car rides, but he still has room to lie down. Dimensions: 11.8" x 9" x 8.3"

Not sure if they make any larger sizes...

My boyfriend and I took our cat from the US to the Netherlands and then to Russia, our final destination. She went in the cabin with us, in one of those handbags to carry a pet in. The first flight took 8 hours and she freaked out for the first 30 minutes or so. We took her to the toilet 3 or 4 times so she could walk a little bit, drink water, etc. By end of those 8 hours, she started freaking out again naturally. The second flight wasn't too bad because it was only 4 hours.
We had to get her the right documents (which depends on the country you're flying to) and made sure to buy a ticket with airline companies that allowed pets in the cabin. Also, we had to call the airlines to let them know we were bringing a cat and pay a fee when checking in at the airport (by the way, you should be at the airport as soon as check in opens). Overall, it was doable but not too easy.

Edit 1: Forgot to add that we stayed in the Netherlands for a few days.
Edit 2: THIS is the pet carrier we bought.
Edit 3: Language.

I carried/bused with a medium Sherpa for a year with my 10lb pup. I took it on a couple flights too. I didn't like how the carrier didn't have a mesh window at the top. This year, I switched to an Oxgord carrier. I like it much better from a dog's visibility standpoint. It's less sturdy though and can flop over compared to the Sherpa; that said, Oxgord's carrier is much lighter and IMO, easier to carry. They both have seatbelt loops if you drive, but I highly doubt they'll stand up in an accident compared to something like the Sleepypod.

If you're going soft-sided, just drop the $$ on a sherpa. They're amazingly sturdy, and they fit under airline seats.

On only a 4hr drive, he's probably just going to hold it. Some cats, when scared, will piss and shit themselves, but it's not because they have to go.

Cats hate change. HATE it. The first thing you need to do is catch him and put him into a small room (bathroom closet, laundry room) with food, water, litter box and a bed. Cats can be easily overwhelmed and should never be let out into a new house at large. They have to be introduced slowly.

He's likely peeing on everything room stress and fear. Put him into a small room and it should stop.

As soon as you're settled, get him to a vet. (And please buy a regular carrier to transport him.) He needs to be neutered and checked for a urinary infection or crystals. Either of these can also cause a cat to pee everywhere. Intact males want to mark everything as their own. If he's got a urinary issue, that can also make him pee all over because he hurts.