Travel carrier

kelsey514 · Apr 17, 2011

So I adopted three boys and they're coming home at the end of the week or early next week! The trip home will be an hour and a half, so I don't want them to be squished. Does anyone know an appropriate yet affordable carrier I could get? I have a 21"L x 16" W x 18" H cage that is not in use, but it has two additional shelves. I don't want them to get hurt if a bump in the road throws them off the shelf etc. Ideas?

There is one on Dr Foster & Smith that is 16.5w x 10.5L x 11 H for $18.99 Is that enough space?
Thanks!

Cinderwolf · Apr 17, 2011

kelsey514 said:
So I adopted three boys and they're coming home at the end of the week or early next week! The trip home will be an hour and a half, so I don't want them to be squished. Does anyone know an appropriate yet affordable carrier I could get? I have a 21"L x 16" W x 18" H cage that is not in use, but it has two additional shelves. I don't want them to get hurt if a bump in the road throws them off the shelf etc. Ideas?

There is one on Dr Foster & Smith that is 16.5w x 10.5L x 11 H for $18.99 Is that enough space?
Thanks!

for my carrier I have a small Bird cage, with a handle on the top. no shelves or anything, and I got it for 5 bucks.

I tihnk your little cage will work , and if you are worried about the shelves, you could take them out, or just put a hammock in to break the fall. Also through fleece scraps in the bottom for bedding.

kelsey514 · Apr 17, 2011

Unfortunately the shelves don't come out! But, I like the hammock idea. Like a net for tight rope walkers

Thanks!

victoria · Apr 17, 2011

Can you find a cheap cat carrier on craigslist or something? Otherwise, hamster cages make decent carriers but they may be smaller than what you're looking for.

Moon · Apr 20, 2011

Cat carriers are great for rattie road trips, as they're really durable. And honestly, having less space in a carrier is a better than having more, so they can't flop around too much if there is an accident or something. An hour and a half? They will just sleep. Don't worry about them not having enough space as long as they can move pretty comfortably.