Thursday, November 4, 2010 Petmate Pet Porter 2 Fashion Intermediate Kennel, Beech Nut Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is working out very well for my 8-month old lab/heeler mix.She is a little smaller than I would expect for her breed and age (around 30 pounds now) so the kennel is larger than we probably need -- I think it would accomodate many dogs up to 50 pounds as a travel crate.It is so hard to guess the size correctly when ordering over the Internet!But she is comfortable inside, so no one complains.The kennel is easy to assemble.The door does not line up perfectly, and I have several times THOUGHT that it was latched when either the top or bottom was not quite set.For that reason, when we travel with this kennel, I double and triple zip-tie the door to make sure it is secure.The kennel is also not convenient to move when the dog is inside, as there are no easy places to grab hold.This is not the sturdiest kennel I have owned, but it does the job.I always ask to watch my dog get loaded onto the plane because I am a little nervous about how this kennel is handled.I will probably purchase a sturdier travel kennel once she is full-grown and I know what size we will need for sure.This is an excellent kennel in the mean-time, especially for the price, and is definitely all anyone would need for home and car use.One note: the dark color of the kennel makes it difficult to see my dog inside sometimes.The positive side of that is that she sleeps well in her cozy, dark den.The negative side is that, when she is actually being transported, I pretty much have to have a flashlight or take her out of the kennel (if allowed) to check on her!I didn't realize the benefit of white/light kennels until I got this one.

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Product Description:
Constructed from heavy-duty plastic, this durable, yet lightweight, pet kennel features two half shells--a bottom and a top--that connect with easy-to-assemble no-rust plastic wing nuts. Air vents on both sides of the unit offer proper visibility and ventilation, and its interior perimeter moat collects moisture to help keep pets dry. In addition, the kennel comes equipped with a wire door that swings open and secures shuts with a chrome squeeze door latch. The kennel meets airline requirements and includes a hole for "tamper proof" securing of the door with zip-ties during air travel. Tie-down holes on all four corners offer added security and convenience. Made in the USA