How does the carrier open to put the pet in? Can you top load as well as side?
217577
No - the top is where there is a handle - what I do is load BAXTER in head first through the mesh door with the carrier tipped up - he quickly turns around while I am zipping up the door. I usually leave him in this briefly because while his weight is in the limits stated (13lbs) - his length is almost too long. A cat or a shorter bodied dog under 15 lbs would be very cozy peering out the mesh door.
745728
Yes the back opens and we had no issues. Our dog was large and could hardly walk. We would open the top and he would sit up like he was in a convertible.
1283823
My guess would be no, because the dog would be sitting upright. You can find a carrier with a flat bottom, and the dog will be much more comfortable.
1785562
the carrier is very light=I have a bad back, but I can lift this carrier with my little chawienie inside without too much trouble=hope this helps
728531
At the top of the carrier, both ends, are loops that fit onto hooks on the RAV. At the bottom, the carrier has hooks that snaps into a metal ring on each side of the RAV. Extremely easy, no problems at all for us. Just buy it......everything will be alright!
1972895
No handle on top as there is a zippered opening there. My dog weighs about 12 lbs and I purchased the larger one for a 25 lb dog. He loves it and stays in it most of the time.
1403928
We had difficulties, I would sort of tuck the foot side of the carrier in first and then snap it in place. It takes a bit of paying to get it "just" in but we were able to use both once I got the knack down
367873
The carrier stays pretty tight in the receiver. I have not had any issue with it leaning to either side.
59113
Yes, the top opens as well as the one side. I've found this is really useful for getting an unenthusiastic cat into the carrier :) Overall, I thought it was a good product. If you intend to use this as a carrier vs a crate, keep in mind that it can be a bit cumbersome to carry around (especially if your pet is over 10lbs.). I'm able to carry it with my two cats inside which comes to about 20+ pounds. However the handles are a bit awkward.
2101873
You can open this will it is loaded, we can open the back of our truck without taking it off or having to tilt, we have 3 dogs which go in and out of the side door, as it is easier for them to get in and out we don't have an outback wagon so all I can say it works on our suv
275306
The "flimsy" part is really the body of the carrier. It's much thinner than the other carrier I have. But I have a 13lb cat who won't be picked up and getting him to the vet was impossible without a top opening carrier. I lost one of the twist locks and the company promptly sent a replacement.
2182529
There is a hinge. That said its not a huge opening. We ended up taking the top off altogether. Also the handle edges are a bit sharp so if the hamper is super full it can be painful to carry.
1747725
My answer agrees with the rest. I put in the black strip across the middle of the carrier. When I got the carrier, it took me a while to figure out where it went as well. Great little carrier for small pet.
2234350
I'm actually not sure. I wasn't able to use the pet carrier because it was too snug the my dogs. So I returned it. Sorry
423478
It locks open. As to weight not sure. Check shipping weight. Not sure if it floats or not. Currently not using. Dog refuses and I have a different vehicle.
1891486
yes it will take the top off turn it up side down and put it the bottom. Its a very nice carrier I really like it.
626982
Yes! We actually have our two dogs in there...one is 14 pounds and the other is 23 pounds. They absolutely love riding in the carrier!