Petego- Auto Pet Carrier - Orange Wheels

PROS: (1) Gorgeous (2) Convenient size for my Italian Greyhound (3) Easy to handle (4) Clever locking mechanism (5) Sturdy metal door (6) Soft rubber carrying handle (7) Custom-sized, color-coordinated cushion included in purchase

CONS: (1) The orange knob used to open/close the door is small and smooth/slick, which makes it comparatively difficult to use with my large hands (I am 6'4"), especially as the locking mechanism requires a push-and-rotate action. (2) Though I love the beautiful/minimalist aesthetic of the A.U.T.O (Animal Urban Transport Object), I believe the carrier could be made sturdier and the door fit a little better by building a second hinge mechanism. The current design causes the door to tilt a little when open, and leaves little room for error in creating parts, such that, for example, there is a very small, 1cm gap on on my carrier (located in the few inches between the front orange "wheel" and the carrier door) because the the plastic molding is a too thick at the hinge. (3) Though I love the soft rubber on the carrying handle, I wish the handle itself was more cylindrically/rope-shaped so that I could grip it in my hand like a suitcase, rather than balancing the weight of my dog on my fingertips, which is what the present, flattened/strap-shape of the handle requires me to do.

This was pretty cute but just okay in terms of function. I really like the one I ended up getting made by Pet Gear. It has a base that you put in your car, which makes the carrier lay straight and not crooked on the seat. It's very secure. If you are thinking about safety first for your pet, go with that one. It's kind of hard to find on Amazon, it's called the "Pet Gear Auto Carrier & Kennel for cats and dogs up to 15 lbs".

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