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Petmate Two Door Pet Kennel for Pets up to 15 Pounds
Last Updated: October 27, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Body
350cat, sturdy, carrier, top, cats
+86%
-14%
" ... Plenty of room! ... "
" ... It was super easy to assemble, nice and study and I love the blue and black look. ... "
" ... No fight to get the kittens in as the second door op top opens easily and thus far has been very secure. ... "
" ... It’s a perfect size for my cat. ... It is also a good size for a small dog or a small puppy. ... "
" ... I find the top opening is bigger and easier to use than a front door, so I like this top loading carrier better than any other I've used. ... "
" ... when you have older cats that hate the carrier and run and hide when they see it the top door makes it so much easy to get them in to it safely . ... "
" ... They fit side by side in the carrier with room to turn around. ... The carrier seems sturdy and was easy to put together. ... "
" ... They are easy to put together and are well built. ... Once assembled they are roomy and comfortable for both size kitties. ... They load easily from the top using the handy hatch door which is far easier than trying to push them in the end door which they just use for exit. ... They fit nicely on the floor of my minivan between the front seats and back seats too. ... "
Body / Build Quality
163carrier, cat, easy to assemble, door, crate
+83%
-17%
" ... It’s lightweight and sturdy at the same time. ... "
" ... Plus it's just really sturdy and roomy for him. ... "
" ... Seems like a nice carrier - perfect size, sturdy, but we did not get any of the screws to hold the two halves together. ... "
" ... It’s very sturdy and I love that you can open it from the top! ... "
" ... This crate was also easy to assemble and with the number of screws, it assures me it is stable. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, fairly hard plastic ... "
" ... Looks to be a sturdy carrier. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy. ... "
Usage
139cat, travel, easy to put, carrier, room
+99%
-1%
" ... This was so easy to get my cat into. ... "
" ... Super easy to put together. ... "
" ... It's great for travel too as we took it away for a long weekend and everything felt like home to our pup . ... "
" ... From the get go, this was super easy to put together. ... He keeps his blanket and a toy in there at all times, and he loves to nap in it! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... I received this kennel just in time for my new puppy- a travel essential. ... "
" ... Kept my pet safe on a long car trip. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and good for traveling. ... Plenty of room. ... "
Body / Door
119top, cat, carrier, cats, love the top
+77%
-23%
" ... I really love that it has a top door because it helps me get her in there fast and in a less stressful way. ... The top door stays open the entire time I am putting her in too. ... The front door has been great for letting her out quickly when we get home for the vet. ... "
" ... I love the top door. ... "
" ... I double and triple check that the door is secure. ... "
" ... Door on top is very handy. ... "
" ... Much easier getting my cat in through the top door! ... "
" ... The top-loading door makes it so much easier to get him in and out. ... "
" ... Top door solved that problem. ... "
" ... I like the two doors. ... "
Body / Fit
84carrier, screws, cats, bolts, sturdy
+81%
-19%
" ... easier to load animals - like the screw fasteners - sturdy - easy to take apart and store if you desire ... "
" ... The front and side openings aren’t wide enough to get a paw through, the locking mechanisms are both convenient for you and secure. ... No more sliding into place and then turning to latch it, with one hand you can pinch the dual locks and open it. ... "
" ... It fits my Shih-tzu perfect. ... "
" ... Be sure to measure your pet for a good fit! ... "
" ... Great carrier for Maine Coon cats, the small pet beds fit this perfectly too. ... "
" ... I got this for our 14lbs cat and she she fit perfectly and had extra room even. ... "
" ... my cat just falls asleep in here when he’s in a car ride and it’s the perfect size for him! ... "
" ... The 24" is great for bigger/heavier cats or to fit 2 smaller kittens in! ... "
Usage / Ease
82easy to put, put together, easy, sturdy, cat
+100%
" ... Easy to put my apprehensive cat in without any trouble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and is sturdy. ... Excellent for intended purpose and handle on top made easy to get her in and out of the truck. ... "
" ... Easy to put your pet into either through the top or through the end! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and nice quality. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble! ... "
" ... SUPER easy to assemble, took about 3 min. ... "
" ... It was so easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble & sturdy. ... "
Body / Size
77perfect size, carrier, travel, cats, crate
+86%
-14%
" ... The size is perfect and it is very secure. ... "
" ... I run the seatbelt through the handle at the top to keep the kennel in place while traveling. ... "
" ... It is sturdy and not too heavy to add to the 15# that my cat weighs. ... "
" ... KITTY WEIGHS ABOUT 11 POUNDS / 24" SEEMS THE RIGHT SIZE ... "
" ... Nice size for most cats. ... "
" ... Well made and good sized. ... "
" ... Great size for my oversized cat ... "
" ... Great size carrier! ... "
Body / Storage
75cats, carrier, plenty of room, roomy, sturdy
+96%
-4%
" ... Ordered this as it has two doors and lots of ventilation, and is sturdy and has screws to assemble, versus the plastic snaps, which can break. ... "
" ... Plus it's just really sturdy and roomy for him. ... "
" ... I already have one of these kennels and the great thing about them is it has two doors and makes loading a cat(through the top door) so much easier. ... "
" ... Plenty of room for my 12 year old cats who are not small girls! ... "
" ... To hold my two great cats. ... "
" ... I bought the pink one, it fits 1 large male guinea pig with room for food/hidey ... "
" ... The carrier is quite large and sturdy, and my 13 lb cat had loads of room. ... "
" ... He is 11 pounds it is more than big enough for him and since it has screws instead of snaps he cannot open it on the sides to escape. ... "
Usage / Setup
34sturdy, took, super, easy, assembly
+94%
-6%
" ... SUPER easy to assemble, took about 3 min. ... "
" ... It came right away, was easy to assemble for the most part, had a little trouble getting one screw in because the hole was smaller , but I did and it’s all good. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Their sturdy in design and easy to assemble! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Anyway, when it comes to assembly it’s pretty easy. ... "
" ... Otherwise it was easy to assemble ... "
" ... Easy to assemble! ... "
Usage / For Travel
33cat, vet, carrier, trips, crate
+100%
" ... Can get my 2 kittens in for trips to the vet ... "
" ... Our two dwarf bunnies fit great in this pet carrier for short trips. ... For trips longer than 15 minutes or so, I would provide a larger carrier. ... But, in general, our bunnies do not go on trips. ... "
" ... This was perfect for what I bought it for (a three day road trip half across the US) and continues to serve as a spot my cat likes to hang out in. ... "
" ... We did a test with larger canvas travel carriers on a short trip to PA. Our littler one, Monkey, was able to get out of it. ... The car travel was actually the easiest part of our trip when it came to traveling with our two cats these carriers are great, easy to assemble, durable, and most importantly, gave our boys a secure place to travel in while driving hundreds of miles each day. ... "
" ... Flew my pets across the country and these crates were great. ... "
" ... At the animal shelter that I foster for they have these top loading travel cases and they are so much easier to get your pet in and out of. ... "
" ... Excellent product for the value, very comfy for my 15lb and 11 lb cats for road trips. ... "
" ... It’s a wonderful crate for car and travel. ... "
Body / Comfort
31cat, comfort, carrier, bed, towel
+90%
-10%
" ... Perhaps he feels safe in his cubby. ... "
" ... Once assembled they are roomy and comfortable for both size kitties. ... "
" ... It’s always stayed closed. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, large enough for my chuwinee to be very comfortable in. ... "
" ... I this crate she is very comfortable and now just sleeps when we travel. ... "
" ... I found a pad that works well, very nice - Furrybaby Dog Bed Mat Soft Crate Mat with Anti-Slip Bottom Washable Pet Mattress. ... "
" ... Also, the 22" long dog bed/cat bed with comfortable bolster fits this carrier perfectly. ... "
" ... I have a shoulder injury, and the carrier (with cat) and the general unwieldiness noticeably aggravated it. ... "
Wash
28load, loading, top loading feature, love the top, loader
+100%
" ... This is a great top loading carrier. ... "
" ... Love that it has a top loading option for those hard to wrangle pets! ... "
" ... I love the top load ability, and my cats actually don't mind getting in it! ... "
" ... Top and front loading. ... "
" ... What I love about this carrier is the top load option. ... It’s sometimes still a struggle but the top load is amazing. ... "
" ... Made well, love the top pet load. ... "
" ... Top loading is the way to go to the vet especially for a cat who doesn’t want to get into a crate! ... "
" ... Nice option to top load, much easier than just a front loader depending on the cat ... "
Marketplace
28item, box, arrived, returned, product
+46%
-54%
" ... Cant even believe they sent us an used one for the price of a new. ... "
" ... This item arrived with no way to fasten the top to the bottom. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Will most likely return if I can't figure out how to make it work. ... "
" ... As 6 months have passed since receiving it, I cannot return it. ... "
" ... Waste of time and immediate refund request. ... "
" ... I arrived in a box way too small. ... "
" ... Another return and waste of my time. ... "
Usage / Capacity
24cat, carrier, small dog, plenty of room, vet
+100%
" ... Our cats are big boys, 15-20 lbs range. ... "
" ... ROOM for TWO. ... "
" ... Great carrier and my cat has plenty of room. ... "
" ... Perfect for both small dogs we have very nice love it ... "
" ... I keep it in the apartment and I find her in sleeping all the time. ... "
" ... They have room in it to turn around if they want and also to lay down. ... "
" ... Gives her enough room to stand, turn around, and lay down. ... "
" ... Three people in our family tried to tighten these closer. ... "
Price
24money, worth, worth the money, value, best
+92%
-8%
" ... It does exactly what it’s supposed to do at a fair price. ... "
" ... Great value, great buy! ... "
" ... Plus the price is awesome compared to what you would pay for a similar item at a pet store. ... "
" ... Then this one came and SO FAR I’m actually very pleased for $48 I feel like this carrier is worth the money. ... "
" ... This one was the best quality and price. ... "
" ... You absolutely get your money’s worth. ... "
" ... And the price was great! ... "
" ... This is made very well and is a great price for the quality. ... "
Body / Design
13looks, top, also, nice, love
+92%
-8%
" ... Just what I needed and looks nice too ... "
" ... Looks also good. ... "
" ... Very cute, love the top entry. ... "
" ... It was super easy to assemble, nice and study and I love the blue and black look. ... "
" ... I like the sturdiness, design and the opening on the top ... "
" ... Does what it is supposed to and has a nice design ... "
" ... I also like the way it looks too. ... "
" ... It’s a good color, very sturdy, and a great fit for Opie! ... "
Reliability
12carrier, last, unusable, couple, bigger
+58%
-42%
" ... I have had this for a few months and have used it many times both in the apartment and for appointments. ... "
" ... Worked well for my pooch ... "
" ... It will last a long time. ... "
" ... We have not had any problems with the crate and we use it every night for the past 6 months. ... "
" ... It is super sturder and reliable. ... "
" ... Worked as expected. ... "
" ... Hoping it lasts a while! ... "
Cleaning
12easy to clean, easy, cleaning, upper, mess
+75%
-25%
" ... This pet carrier is sturdy but lightweight & easy to clean. ... "
" ... I'd have to clean the tote. ... "
" ... Top allows easy clean if needed. ... "
" ... I put my bunny in it while I clean her house and there is plenty room for her. ... "
" ... I prefer the type of fasteners to assemble that are a one piece deal without a screw, especially for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... I can leave it open for him to retire, and it's easy to reach in and clean. ... "
" ... Would be easy to clean. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11amazon, seller, purchase, product, manufacturer
+82%
-18%
" ... I emailed the company about it and included a photo. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... I hope the company addresses this. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... The item was found. ... "
" ... The company actually did next-day air to get the product here on time! ... "
" ... The picture is identical. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
10returned, waste, time, returning, replacement
-100%
" ... Waste of time and immediate refund request. ... "
" ... I wish I could return it. ... "
" ... Another return and waste of my time. ... "
" ... Returning and never reorder. ... "
" ... Will most likely return if I can't figure out how to make it work. ... "
" ... As 6 months have passed since receiving it, I cannot return it. ... "
" ... Cant even believe they sent us an used one for the price of a new. ... "
" ... I had to return it to Amazon for a refund. ... "
Features
9feature, top load feature, love, features, opening
+100%
" ... I love PetMate crates, they have all the features that I love for my cats. ... "
" ... Love the top opening feature. ... "
" ... I can't quite rate the security features with a 5th Star because one I happened to notice one of the pins on the top wasn't quite set in the hole, just before I picked it up. ... "
" ... Very nice to have both a top loading and sideloading feature. ... "
" ... Love the top and front load features. ... "
" ... That said, the best feature is a grate type opening on top. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8arrived, way, small, received, product
+63%
-38%
" ... I received the handle within 3 business days. ... "
" ... Product arrived in perfect condition. ... "
" ... A shipping box, which also contained: ... "
" ... Packaged very well! ... "
" ... Arrived in good condition. ... "
Usage / For Kids
6year, old, able, kittens
+100%
" ... My daughter has this carrier for her cats and loves it, so I purchased the same model for mine. ... "
" ... He keeps his blanket and a toy in there at all times, and he loves to nap in it! ... "
" ... It also holds whole litters of young kittens. ... "
" ... My 16 year old kitty loves being able to look up. ... "
" ... I think this crate will be just what we need for our puppy, and will be able to still work for her as an adult. ... "
" ... Was for my son's cat. ... "
Sleep
5loves
+100%
" ... My cat actually loves to sleep in the carrier. ... "
" ... Also loves sleeping in it. ... "
" ... They even sleep in them if they're in the house. ... "
" ... As a bonus, the cats like to sleep in it. ... "
Color
5love, colors, also, sturdy
+100%
" ... I love the neutral colors. ... "
" ... I also love the color. ... "
" ... It’s a good color, very sturdy, and a great fit for Opie! ... "
" ... The color is happy. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4two, picture
+100%
" ... I emailed the company about it and included a photo. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... The picture is identical. ... "
Body / Weight
4light, heavy, duty, sturdy, cat
+75%
-25%
" ... it does its duty and it is light to lift ! ... "
" ... I love how heavy duty it is but still light weight and my dog loves it ... "
" ... It is sturdy and not too heavy to add to the 15# that my cat weighs. ... "
Stand
3nuts, extra, screws, even
+33%
-67%
" ... We received five extra bolts/screws ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3broken, arrived, thing, small, product
+33%
-67%
" ... However, when the package arrived I was super disappointed at the fact the item arrived broken. ... "
" ... Recieved item with plastic piece on the back the top half was broken off. ... "
Connectivity
3+100%
" ... I put my name on it so it is easily recognized. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with this cat carrier. ... "
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