Review on Viva Magenta Soft Pet Carrier: Perfect Solution For Large And Medium Cats And Small Dogs by Doug Bundy

I purchased two of the medium and two of the large size to bring my four cats on a five-day cross country move. I switched from hard plastic carriers to these, both for cat comfort and safety since these can be seat-belted right into the car. I am very happy with both sizes of carriers. Top and front door options helped to get cats in and out relatively easily. The pad appeared to be comfortable for them. We had two urine incidents, and the pads were easy to un-zip and wash the covers in hotel sinks and were dry enough by morning to put them back into the carriers. The pad was absorbent enough that nothing got through to the car seat at all (and boy do I appreciate that!). The cats did claw a bit, but for five days I think the carriers held up amazingly well and will last us for a long time. Photo is from after the trip. Size-wise, my largest cat is just over 16 lbs (pictured), and although she couldn't stand up in the carrier, she was able to turn circles with no problems and they were laying down most of the trip anyway. Even with my smaller cats though, there is no way I would put two in the same carrier, there would not be space for that unless they are kittens. We used both the hand-carry handles and the shoulder straps during the trip and both ways felt sturdy. After the trip, the pad covers got machine-washed, rest of the carriers wiped down, and all folded up easily for storage, with the four taking up less space than a single hard plastic carrier did. I am very glad that I bought these and my fur babies made it to our destination safely.