Is this kennel safe to use in a car?

It has seatbelt straps to hold it on a seat, but it is soft-sided and not crash-tested like a rigid crate. Treat it as a travel carrier, not a crash protection device.

It is aimed at small to medium pets such as cats and small dogs. Measure your pet's length and height against the interior before buying, and size up if your pet likes to stretch out.

Can my dog chew through it?

The fabric and mesh are not chew-proof. Pets that chew or paw at barriers can damage it or open the zippers, so it suits calmer travelers.

The cushion comes out and is washable, with a waterproof bottom. Wipe the fabric and mesh with a damp cloth and let it air dry.

Does it fold flat for storage?

Yes. It collapses flat and packs into the included drawstring bag, which makes it easy to keep in a closet or car trunk.

Can I use it as an everyday crate at home?

It works for short stays and confinement, but it is not as secure as a wire or plastic crate for a pet left alone for long periods.

SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green

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$24.13at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green

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Our take on the SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green

The SportPet Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel is a collapsible fabric carrier for dogs and cats, built for car travel and temporary stays. It pops open into shape, has a front and a side zip entrance with a pull-down shade, and mesh panels on the sides for airflow and visibility. Seatbelt straps anchor it on a seat, and the waterproof-bottom cushion pulls out for washing. It folds flat into an included drawstring bag. Against rigid plastic crates it is lighter and easier to store, but it offers less crash protection and less resistance to a determined chewer. Owners rate it well for road trips and vet visits; the common complaints are thin fabric and zippers that can be worked open by anxious pets.

Best forCar travel and road trips with a small to medium petVet visits and short overnight staysOwners who want a crate that folds flat for storageNervous pets that settle better in a shaded, enclosed space

Pros

Pops open and folds flat in seconds, with a drawstring bag for storage
Front and side zip doors give two ways in and out
Pull-down shade covers the mesh for privacy and nighttime
Seatbelt straps hold it in place on a car seat
Removable cushion has a waterproof bottom and is washable
Mesh sides keep air moving and let the pet see out

Cons

Soft fabric offers little protection in a crash compared with a hard crate
Thin mesh and zippers can be chewed or pushed open by strong or anxious pets
Not a substitute for a secure crate at home for pets left alone
Limited structure means it can sag when a larger pet leans on it

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 5209 ratings

Owners rate it 4.4 out of 5 and mostly use it for car rides and vet trips. They like how fast it sets up, the two doors and the shade, and the washable pad. Complaints center on flimsy fabric and zippers that clever pets can open.

What people mention

SetupPraisedOwners say it pops open almost instantly and folds flat just as fast for storage.
DoorsPraisedThe front and side zip entrances are handy for loading pets from either side.
ShadePraisedThe pull-down cover is liked for calming nervous pets and blocking light at night.
BuildCriticisedReviewers describe the fabric and mesh as thin and less sturdy than a hard crate.
ZippersCriticisedSome owners report that anxious or clever pets can work the zippers open.
CushionPraisedThe removable pad with a waterproof bottom is easy to wash after accidents.

About the SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green

The SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel gives a pet its own space while traveling. It has a soft-sided build with a front zip entrance and a side zip entrance. A pull-down shade covers the opening, which suits nighttime or nervous pets.

Mesh sides provide ventilation and let the pet see its surroundings. Seatbelt straps hold the kennel in place in a vehicle. The removable cushion is waterproof on the bottom and washable.

The kennel folds flat for storage in a closet or corner. It packs into the included drawstring bag.

Type: Soft-sided pet kennel
Entrances: Front zip and side zip
Ventilation: Mesh sides
Shade: Pull-down shade
Cushion: Removable, washable, waterproof bottom
Securing: Seatbelt straps
Storage: Folds flat
In the box: Kennel with cushion, drawstring bag
Pieces: 1

Specifications

number_of_pieces: 1Source
color: GreenSource
actual_color: GreenSource

Questions and answers

Is this kennel safe to use in a car?: It has seatbelt straps to hold it on a seat, but it is soft-sided and not crash-tested like a rigid crate. Treat it as a travel carrier, not a crash protection device.
What size pet fits?: It is aimed at small to medium pets such as cats and small dogs. Measure your pet's length and height against the interior before buying, and size up if your pet likes to stretch out.
Can my dog chew through it?: The fabric and mesh are not chew-proof. Pets that chew or paw at barriers can damage it or open the zippers, so it suits calmer travelers.
How do I clean it?: The cushion comes out and is washable, with a waterproof bottom. Wipe the fabric and mesh with a damp cloth and let it air dry.
Does it fold flat for storage?: Yes. It collapses flat and packs into the included drawstring bag, which makes it easy to keep in a closet or car trunk.
Can I use it as an everyday crate at home?: It works for short stays and confinement, but it is not as secure as a wire or plastic crate for a pet left alone for long periods.
Where is the SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green cheapest?: At Walmart, for $24.13, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the SportPet Designs Pop-Open Soft-Sided Kennel for Pets, Light Green?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 209 ratings.