Customer Reviews

Aran 2 Double-Door Pet Carrier

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4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The assembly instructions for this are just awful. It's not a difficult assembly, but it was annoying. This feels like it could be a little more sturdy, but it will get the job done. The most difficult part was putting the handle on the top. I didn't push the pins through as far as I should have, and the handle kept slipping out.

If you are planning on using the top entry, be forwarned that it is a bit difficult to close. You have to squeeze the crate a bit. Which is easier said than done if the animal is pushing up on the lid.


I bought this because I have a cat who was rescued from a Cat Collector's home. He lived the first year of his life wedged in a crate with another cat. Obviously he's not a fan of being put back in a crate to go to the vet. This worked well for him, it was easy to put him in through the roof & he seemed pleased that he wasn't quite so closed in.

I own 5 cats and am currently fostering 5 kittens. I'm always traveling to the Vet's office and I have owned many different carriers.

This is the best carrier I've had so far. The convenience of the top opening is very helpful when dealing with a very sick or reluctant cat. (A brand new carrier is very stiff at first and takes a little more effort to open/close the top.) The vets have complimented on it also. In some cases, its easy for them to examine an animal from the top without struggling to take it out. It is well made and quite frankly, NOT difficult to assemble at all. I am VERY happy with this carrier and plan to purchase another one.

Very handsome. This is the best cat carrier I've ever had. Sturdy but light-weight and very secure. I have arthritis in my fingers but could open both top and front (with some effort originally). They do loosen up considerably after they're opened and closed a dozen times or so. I couldn't put anything together from a picture, but that's usually the way instructions come these days, and I believe this carrier is an Italian make. Fortunately, my husband is good at that; he thought the handle was actually better put in opposite to the instructions - I couldn't say. Best of all, it saved us from fighting with two of our cats who had both of us bleeding everytime we tried to put them in a cage. We just drop them in the top and close - couldn't be easier. The staff and Vets say they love these carriers -it makes their lives easier too.

Certainly looks good, however it came without assembly instructions and lots of small parts. I emailed the manufacturer for instructions and received them, but I can't yet make sense of them. Good luck with yours! Update: Don't buy this! Assembly required, but without all the needed parts or instructions! I had to email for instructions, only to discover missing parts and a whole lot of extra, unrelated parts. No pad for your pet, who has to lay on bare plastic. Hope there's no accidents! This obviously was intended by the manufacturer to be assembled by the reseller prior to sale. I'm going over to my local pet store and buy one there.

This carrier is well made and offers two ways to access the interior compartment. The entire unit comes apart with quick release latches on the sides and end and two locking pins on either side of the front door. The door has a solid latch. I like the open grate on top so you can see the animal inside. Good size for a cat. Unit is dark green and cream.

I was a little disappointed in the top loading feature. There is not push lock on top like there is on the front. You basically pull the grill until it clicks which could be a problem if the cat is not too happy with being put in there. Otherwise, it is basically a good roomy carrier. The instructions could have been a little better.

Once assembled, this is really just OK and not a good bargain. We had a very difficult time assembling. It didn't help that none of the instructions were in English either. Also, even after assembly, the top door is difficult to open and close. It's practically un-useable, which is a bummer. We picked this crate b/c we wanted 2 doors, which is tough to find. We don't like 1 door carriers. This was the best we could find in a 2 door model, but definitely not great. Buy this if you want 2 doors and can't find anything better. Otherwise, keep shopping.

They were easy to assemble and I can't keep my cats out of them (at least until they have to go in them).. solid, sturdy construction.

Be careful with this carrier as the handle pops off constantly. I actually have to carry the crate up in my arms. The handle popped off the first time and the carrier with my cat in it went tumbling. Luckily she was okay but you can't trust the handle.

Niki

I really didn't like this product too well. The doors/top were very hard to open/close and one of my cats escaped from it.