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PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel

Made of high-impact easy to clean plasticAssembles in seconds without toolsShoulder eyelet straps that double as a great place to hang an identification tagSteel door with dual rod spring-loaded latch that's easy to operate but stays very secureBy the makers of Vari Kennel
Average Customer Rating:
4.44 out of 5
4.4
 out of 
5
(48 Reviews)
44 of 48(92%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: TrainGirl
Premium Kennel ?
Date: October 22, 2009
"I would have expected something that is titled as " Premium" would be better made. The clasps that hold it together don't stay clamped. The picture of the Kennel looks like Thumb-screws for attaching top and bottom together. However, I received one with plastic molded clamps. The Front gate comes off each time I open it. For my use (to and from the vet) it is ok, but I would not recommend it for travel, such as in a plane, where it could come apart or the door could fall off."
Review 2 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: 1FLYCHIK
Good For the $$
Date: October 6, 2009
"This is a good product... I have a small dog and she has no problems being in it with her little cushon inside.... She is as happy as can be..."
Review 3 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: breeze6232
Good for the price(on sale)
Date: September 4, 2009
"I like this kennel, although the little storage spot on top is hard to open and one of the little black plastic pieces on the handle of the door came off the first time I used it."
Review 4 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: HappyPoodle
Excellent product
Date: April 7, 2009
"I recieved this less than a week after ordering. It was very easy to put together and seems quite sturdy. My standard poodle doesn't have a history of destroying things or being an escape artist, she's only a puppy, so I am very happy with my purchase. And as if that isn't enough to give it 5 paws, I got it on sale AND free shipping! Great job PETCO!!"
Review 5 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: LuvMyWestie
Nice Stay-At-Home Crate
Date: March 5, 2009
"I purchased this crate for my Westie to use when he is at home by himself. It was very easy to put together. I bought the 600 Series (32"L). It said it is for dogs up to 50 pounds. My dog is only 19 pounds. It is a good size for him to have enough room to lay down and stretch out. I like the wire "windows" on the sides of the crate, it lets a little bit of light in for him. I think this crate is a good value, and I'm happy with my purchase."
Review 6 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: Cleoslave
Purr-fect!
Date: January 16, 2009
"I wasn't sure how much room my cat would have in this carrier, but it turned out to be a purr-fect fit! It's not too heavy or bulky to carry, either, and my cat wasn't afraid to explore when I opened the front "gate!""
Review 7 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: Midnite
Great Carrier
Date: January 14, 2009
"I have this about a month now and I really like it and so does my dog. It was simple to put together and it is very well made. The door is not filmsy at all and the latch is great. I like the metal bars on the sides opposed to the other carriers that just have openings cut out. I bought the 500 series carrier for my 11lb Havanese and she has plenty of room to lay down and stretch out. She probably would have fit in the smaller size but I'm not sure if she would have be able to fully sit up in that one plus I wanted her to have some extra room."
Review 8 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: PeggyLou
Needed Larger Size Than Expected
Date: January 12, 2009
"This is an excellent kennel, especially for travel. The seat belt slot and snack storage on top are great. Jacoby, my miniature Rat Terrier needed a size large, which surprised me. He's only 12 pounds, but would not even enter the size medium! Just be aware that you may need to get a size larger than you are expecting. Best advice: bring your dog into Petco with you and let him "try them on for size.""
Review 9 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: mochabubble
decent for light travel & in home use
Date: August 30, 2008
"This is the first carrier I've ever bought because it looks fashionable. It's easy to assemble and the handle has rubber padding which adds a lot of comfort while carrying the cage with a doggy inside. Overall it's well made; the door fits perfectly. I especially love the top compartment allowing you to store some snacks, and also there's a seat belt slot for security while traveling in the car.
The only bad thing I could say about the product is it lost some interior space due to the design, so I had to get a bigger carrier for my dog to give him more room."
Review 10 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: UKscholar06
useful!
Date: April 27, 2008
"i loved this product. I have a westie and she was comfortable and it was great for travel"
Review 11 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: 3DoggieMommie
Kennels
Date: April 27, 2008
"This is the 3rd Petmate kennel we have purchased. Our Lab has one she was crate trained in, and for when we travel, and we bought one each for our Chihuahua puppies ( a male and a female). They are easy to assemble and sturdy. The large size we purchased will be just right when our Chis are full grown."
Review 12 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: Lollipop
Think again!
Date: April 23, 2008
"First choice? Think again. If your pet is heavy but still small enough to fit inside the size you chose or when the carrier gets old, the metal frame door pops open!!! The metal is not long enough when "locked" in position inside those plastic holes and as soon as you lift it with your pet inside, it's ineffective at staying closed. Find something else."
Review 13 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: 2lilangels
smaller than I expected
Date: April 20, 2008
"I ordered the medium size for my 4-month-old sheltie puppy, expecting him to fit in it when he is full-grown, not possible. He fits in it PERFECTLY now, which is good for crate training, but... I couldn't find the demensions before I ordered it, my mistake, it is wounderful quality, I just need the large. I am writing the review mainly because I couldn't find a review that said the size they bought, or the breed it was purchased for."
Review 14 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: PetMaMa
AWESOME!!! I LOVE IT AND MY CAT LOVES IT!!!
Date: April 16, 2008
"I thought that I was making a mistake when I first bought this, but as soon as I got home, I opened the little door it has and my cat jumped right in there. I could never take her out anywhere because she would try to escape from my arms, but now with this she goes everywhere I go. She even sleeps in it during the day and during the night.
I am so glad I made this wonderful purchase!!!"
Review 15 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: paws2ride
Petmate Kennel Cab
Date: April 15, 2008
"This is a very nice light weight kennel. It is attractive and functional. My only complaint is that the door does not stay open because of the design. The plastic is rounded above where the door attaches to the kennel and that prevents the door from opening all the way."
Review 16 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: FATKITTYSMOMMY
NICE AND STURDY
Date: April 7, 2008
"I would recommend this carrier for other pet owners. I brought this model in large because my kitty weighs 17 pounds and I wanted to transport her safely to the vet and groomer. It was easy to put together but I wouldnt suggest putting the pet in and then trying to assemble the top and door afterwards. We were ready to put the carrier in the car whem my 6 year old yells"Mommy the top isnt closed. That was not the company fault that was our stupidity. Great sturdy carrier."
Review 17 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: birdbrain
Excellent Carrier
Date: March 18, 2008
"I bought this for my cat since I often transport other cats to/from clinics and had used her small one for another cat. Now she can have a new one of her own again since i didn't want her exposed to unknown illnesses. It snaps together without the usual pins and is very secure. It even gives instructions for how to make it even more secure for air travel. What the instructions don't tell you is to do the snaps in succession or they are difficult to secure. I learned this the hard way so I'm passing it on to others. It has a chamber on the top that holds a little divided dish where you could put treats or even a little portion of food and water. Again, learn from my trial and error and turn the dish upside down so you can secure the cover. This is warranteed for 5 years and it looks like they mean it. I recommend it as an excellent carrier and at a great price."
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Review 18 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: PleasePomeranian
Didn't work for me!!!!
Date: March 11, 2008
"After reviewing the dimensions on all the kennels, I selected the LARGE Petmate Kennel Cab. I was very disappointed in the product, the dimensions provided narrowed in at the bottom half. My eight pound Pomeranian pup was not able to lay on her side and stretch her legs comfortably. I am sure the kennel will work out for others, but it didn't work for mine. I believe in comfort. I ended up purchasing the LARGE Petmate Classic Kennel from PETCO. This Classic kennel is boxy shaped and my pup was very happy with this purchase."
Review 19 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: dameagatha
meets airline specifications
Date: February 27, 2008
"meets airline specifications and my pet travelled safely in this kennel"
Review 20 for PETCO Home and Travel Premium Kennel
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
(based on 48 reviews)
Written By: caspersmom
Very nice carrier for a good price
Date: February 12, 2008
"I was really surprised with the quality of this carrier. I got the medium size for my new kitten, Casper and he seemed to really like resting in it. He didn't put up a fuss at all.
If you're on a budget and need a nice carrier then i recommend this one."