Marchioro Clipper Cayman 1 Pet Carrier, Small Pet, 19.5-inches, Tan/Soft Yellow

I have one of these and always preferred it to the other one I had that needed to be unscrewed on 8 places. The clips on these are so quick and easy when you're at the vet getting an exam. They are difficult to find and so I was thrilled to find this on Amazon and so I could donate the one that wasn't good for me to an animal shelter. I think my vet techs also appreciate that I have these now. I think they are the best cat carriers for vet visits.

The Clipper Pet Carriers are by far, the best! I've had cats for most of my life, and have used several kinds. After finding this one, I hope they never stop making this cat/small dog carrier. This is the one carrier that you can buy that completely disassembles (for storage) and reassembles quickly and easily, using the plastic clamps on the sides that you can flip upward and outward, to detach the bottom of the carrier from the top. This carrier is the perfect size for one cat or one (very small) dog (like a Yorkie or Chihuahua breed). I wouldn't put more than one animal in this carrier as carriers that are too confined or cramped make pets extremely anxious (you don't want your pet to EVER dread going in it). My old pet carrier was almost identical to this one. It was a dark navy blue one (with the flip-up & out plastic clamps) that I had from years ago (that I had accidentally made a large crack in the side of, when it was empty, during a move). For years, I couldn't find any pet carrier that was good enough to replace it, until I looked on Amazon and saw this. It's made by the exact same manufacturer as the old one that I'd damaged. What's really great about these carriers (from the standpoint of your pet) is that if you have a cat or (small) dog who is really nervous or shy while at the vet, you can remove just the top and metal door of the carrier, letting your pet still sit inside his/her comfort space (on a towel or blanket), while you comfort them, until the vet is ready to examine them. You can also buy detachable wheels (that easily snap in at the bottom of the carrier). You have to buy the wheels separately, as well as the carrier strap (for over-the shoulder toting, or it also extends as a strap to tote the carrier behind you in airports/or on flooring with a smooth surface). If you're potentially going to be walking over uneven or rough sidewalks, I recommend that you carry the carrier, using the strap, to let it hang off of your shoulder, so that your pet doesn't feel stressed from a bumpy ride. You can also separately purchase an attachable water and feeding dish to the metal door. Another tip: if your pet hates the car ride, try and let them sit in the front seat, with the front of the carrier facing you, as you drive. Your can place a sheet or blanket covering the carrier, to help them relax more. If that still doesn't help them relax, you can even try and leave the carrier uncovered at the front, so they can still see you.

A little pricy, but worth the extra cost because of the color - lavender - and is exactly as shown in the picture. I bought 2 of these carriers because they're a pretty color. Yes, I'm a girl.There are several things that I like about this carrier: the color, the fact that they can be stacked and be fairly stable (I'll use them for taking my cats to the cat show because they fit my grooming cart), they are made well, and Marchioro's Customer Service is great. One of the carriers came with 2 missing parts (the package had be opened prior to shipment - my guess is that someone took the parts they needed and returned the carrier to Amazon). In the carrier is a contact sheet for replacement parts so I called Marchioro and explained my situation. The nice lady on the other end of the line apologized for the inconvenience and said she would put the missing parts in the mail that afternoon - no charge. Super nice way to do business. I'll definitely buy products from this company again. Thanks Amazon!

I purchased two of these because of the fun colors and because they are made in Italy. The spring latch mechanism (that you use to open and close the door) was pure junk on both of these carriers. It is so difficult to squeeze the two tabs together to get the door open or closed. They get stuck and it hurts the fingers very badly. You have to keep squeezing very hard and working with it back and forth. I contacted Marchioro corporate customer service. I was initially told to lube it with WD40, which smells bad and is probably not safe to have near your pet. I tried it, but still no luck. They offered to send me two replacement doors with new latches. They informed me that they would double-check to be sure these are working properly. I was happy to receive them today, but extremely angry to discover that they both had the same problem as the others. They either 1)did not check to see if these worked, or 2)all of their latches are faulty and therefore they just sent me more faulty latches. I think the problem is because the two latches share the same spring, and the spring gets stuck on each latch. Marchioro is a company that has provided a low quality product, and did not fix the problem after giving an opportunity to do so. So I am returning both of the carriers to Amazon for full refund and taking my business elsewhere. It was more frustrating because these carriers are big and came in big boxes, so it was a pain to repack and ship these back.

Overall, this is a great product! It is not always easy trying to coax my cat out the front of the carrier when we are at the vet's office, so I love the fact that the whole top comes off! And it's so quick and easy to do!I have read many of the reviews where people have complained about how difficult this carrier was to put together, as it comes unassembled. Personally, I thought it was pretty darn simple - so simple in fact that I didn't even look at the directions. There is only one way that the latches and safety pins and door can be put on, so I am not sure what the confusion is?I do have one complaint about the carrier, and it is the only reason I did not give this 5 stars... The door can be quite difficult to open/close. At first I thought maybe there was just something wrong with the door on my carrier, but I read back through some of the reviews and see that others have had the same problem. I would definitely recommend this product, but never to anybody who has arthritis or any issues with lack of strength in their hands!