by Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue

Question by nikki_torigoe: Soft Dog Carrier for Giant Havanese? Would like info on the size of your (large) dog and what carrier you use.
My dog is a Havanese, albeit quite a big one. From tail to butt he is about 17″ and from his shoulders down he stands about 13″ tall. His total length is 23″ (from nose to butt in a laying down) and when he sits he is about 17″ tall from the top of his head to the ground. He weighs 18 pounds. I am trying to find a soft carrier that can be used on the plane but mostly for other traveling purposes (train, car, etc.) but am having trouble understanding what bags my dog will fit in. The smaller the better but I want him to be comfy. have found a larger sized carriers, including Celltei’s Pak-o-Pet(http://www.celltei.com/accafpa.html), Jet Set Dogbag (http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/shpa1.shtml), and Sturdibag (although this doesn’t look as sturdy as the other bags to me). I am aware of airline regulations – what I am most interested in knowing is the size/weight of your dog, what brand of carrier you use and its size, and your experience with that type of carrier. Thank you very much
Sherpa bags seem to be too short. I don’t think he could stand up in one.

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Answer by GitEmGang
“GIANT”??? You mean “over-sized”. Please,be careful w/your choice of words,people here would go out & LOOK for one!!!LOL!

Sherpa-bags seem to be the bag-of-choice for those who *know*.

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by davidagalvan

Question by geminia1232: are there any safety restraints you can use in the car for pet carriers?
i was just in a car accident today. my cat was in her carrier. however, she got thrown into the front footwell of my car. i was wondering if there is any way to restrain a pet carrier so a pet wont get thrown around if you are in an accident?

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Answer by crazyem
you’ll have to check a pet supply store. if nothing else you can tuck the carrier in the seatbelt. there are belts and harness and even little boxes that fit inside the seat belt you can put her in.

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by BlueRidgeKitties

Question by cutie944ever: Where can I find a Pet carrier for my bike, that is cheap?

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Answer by werntnot
I made one out of two mountain bikes and an old shopping cart. welded it up to fit my large dog carrier (that I found in the trash)

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Question by aevans21927: Sherpa Pet Carrier on American Airlines?
Can a medium sized Sherpa bag fit in the cabin on an American Airlines flight? Under the seat in front of you? Anyone actually done this? Thanks!

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Answer by Chance
Not all Sherpa bags are airline approved. Make sure that your style and brand is approved.

The maximum size for cabin pet carriers is 19″ long x 13″ wide x 9″ high. Soft-sided pet carriers such as Sherpa bags may exceed these dimensions slightly because they are collapsible. Animals must be able to stand up, turn around and lie down in a natural position in the kennel. Soft-sided pet carriers are accepted as long as they are constructed of water-repellent, padded nylon with mesh ventilation on two or more sides.

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