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Pretty Kitties indeed...
Brandy DW
Missing Neka, Loving Sabriel, Nakaia, & Trance
Advice please!!
So I got this email from Kim today:
"Brandy,
I have attached some pic's of your kittens in the SleepyPod carrier you sent for them .
I am a little concerned as you will see they can not stand up or turn around in it and
they still have 2 more weeks to grow before you pick them up ."
I responded with:
"Okay first question is how are the kitties after their spay yesterday? Everything went well i hope? As for your concerns with the sleepy pod air, from watching the videos on youtube and such it looks like the animals are always laying down in them. I saw one video on youtube where a 17 pound ragdoll was able to fit in there without protest.. While certainly not the most comfortable space im sure it does look like they can mostly stand up? Is everything on it fully extended? For turning around would the kittens be able to press against the sides to help them turn around? I still think they would do best comfort wise traveling together, and i still don't want to put them in the cargo hold... Those pictures really show their size though wow.. I'll be there in 12 days now... I'm hoping/thinking it'll be fine? Do they absolutely hate it? I could buy another one and get it to u in time still but i want them together... Not sure what to do.."
-brandy
I just sent my response at about 5am my time so I haven't gotten a reply yet. But for people who have traveled with pets or used the sleepy pod air (someone on here suggested it to me so I know someone's used it), what do you suggest? I mean a lot of the cat carriers I see are such tiny little things, and the cats always have to lay down, whereas dogs usually get bigger ones. When I first got Neka and then Sabriel they both came in big carriers as they went in cargo... But I mean for the cats being in the carrier for approximately 7-8 hours (because of driving time - about 6 hours with the flight) how bad is it? Should I just get another sleepypod now and call the airport requesting a second spot for another carrier? I still think they would be less scared with all the commotion and new things if they were together and not separated that's what kills me with this...
So I got this email from Kim today:
"Brandy,
I have attached some pic's of your kittens in the SleepyPod carrier you sent for them .
I am a little concerned as you will see they can not stand up or turn around in it and
they still have 2 more weeks to grow before you pick them up ."
I responded with:
"Okay first question is how are the kitties after their spay yesterday? Everything went well i hope? As for your concerns with the sleepy pod air, from watching the videos on youtube and such it looks like the animals are always laying down in them. I saw one video on youtube where a 17 pound ragdoll was able to fit in there without protest.. While certainly not the most comfortable space im sure it does look like they can mostly stand up? Is everything on it fully extended? For turning around would the kittens be able to press against the sides to help them turn around? I still think they would do best comfort wise traveling together, and i still don't want to put them in the cargo hold... Those pictures really show their size though wow.. I'll be there in 12 days now... I'm hoping/thinking it'll be fine? Do they absolutely hate it? I could buy another one and get it to u in time still but i want them together... Not sure what to do.."
-brandy
I just sent my response at about 5am my time so I haven't gotten a reply yet. But for people who have traveled with pets or used the sleepy pod air (someone on here suggested it to me so I know someone's used it), what do you suggest? I mean a lot of the cat carriers I see are such tiny little things, and the cats always have to lay down, whereas dogs usually get bigger ones. When I first got Neka and then Sabriel they both came in big carriers as they went in cargo... But I mean for the cats being in the carrier for approximately 7-8 hours (because of driving time - about 6 hours with the flight) how bad is it? Should I just get another sleepypod now and call the airport requesting a second spot for another carrier? I still think they would be less scared with all the commotion and new things if they were together and not separated that's what kills me with this...
John Popp
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I'm not sure it's such a good idea to have them packed in so tightly. If someone gets scared and or agitated you have a major issue on hand, and risk possible injury to one of the kittens or yourself. The smell of the other being close would be every bit as beneficial as having them in a single carrier without the risk. Not sure if there is the opportunity to swing that, but what I'm seeing suggests traveling another route.
Trish Allearz
Moderator
If they are flying with you, yes, they tend to be in a smaller carrier. Otherwise, rule is they need to be able to stand, turn fully around, in carrier to fly. I think John brought up valid issues with any spats due to fear.
Personally, I'd get a different carrier. I don't think the sleepy pods have a room of room. I like them, but due to their lining and communication, they seem small.
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Personally, I'd get a different carrier. I don't think the sleepy pods have a room of room. I like them, but due to their lining and communication, they seem small.
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Trish Allearz
Moderator
Construction not communication.
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To me that looks very small even for just on e kitty.... When I got Elsa she flew solo in a much larger carrier.
This gives you an idea of how much room she had to move around and she was only on a 1 1/2 hour flight.
This Elsa's welcome home video, if you advance to 1 min, 48 seconds to 2 min, 3 sec you will see how much space she had to move it, plus she had a water and food dish in there if needed, but her flight was not that long.
This gives you an idea of how much room she had to move around and she was only on a 1 1/2 hour flight.
This Elsa's welcome home video, if you advance to 1 min, 48 seconds to 2 min, 3 sec you will see how much space she had to move it, plus she had a water and food dish in there if needed, but her flight was not that long.
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Brandy DW
Missing Neka, Loving Sabriel, Nakaia, & Trance
But Elsa was in cargo, whereas my kittens will be under the seat in front of me, I have to work with the dimensions they gave me... I'm not too worried about them getting agitated, like I said I'll be going to a private room for security to check things over and hopefully the kitties won't be too afraid. My plan is they'll be able to get out and stretch while in the security room, then in Minneapolis airport I can use one of the family bathrooms potentially to let them out on their harnesses for a bit too so they can stretch their legs. Depends on how things go..
This is how Kim responded about the sleepypod
"Every thing is fully extended on the Sleepypod carrier. The puppy pad will also need to be added to it. I wanted to show you so you would know how they are fitting in there at this point. Yes, they can lie down together."
The puppy pad she spoke of was the thing you buy with the sleepypod, not an actual puppy pad, so it's a bit bigger than a normal puppy pad. I'm thinking/hoping since they can lie down together it'll be fine enough for one trip? Or?
This is how Kim responded about the sleepypod
"Every thing is fully extended on the Sleepypod carrier. The puppy pad will also need to be added to it. I wanted to show you so you would know how they are fitting in there at this point. Yes, they can lie down together."
The puppy pad she spoke of was the thing you buy with the sleepypod, not an actual puppy pad, so it's a bit bigger than a normal puppy pad. I'm thinking/hoping since they can lie down together it'll be fine enough for one trip? Or?
The sleepypod is as large as you can fly with... if they are going in cabin that is the size. You have to fit the carrier under the seat. I've flown numerous times with cats, with Sherpa, with Sturdicarriers and with Sleepypod and the Sleepypod is my favorite...the cats are happier in it and it works great with all airline seats.
When flying cargo yes the crate has to be large enough to stand and turn around in... obviously they just can't do that under the seat hence that is not a requirement nor an expectation. The kittens generally snuggle and nap the journey I have found. Two kittens together tend to be calmer, they have each other for comfort and reassurance.
When flying cargo yes the crate has to be large enough to stand and turn around in... obviously they just can't do that under the seat hence that is not a requirement nor an expectation. The kittens generally snuggle and nap the journey I have found. Two kittens together tend to be calmer, they have each other for comfort and reassurance.
Pam Flachs
Savannah Super Cat
This is what I used to transport two kittens at once; one was 6 months old and the other was 4 months old. They were not petite kittens. What I liked about this carrier is that it is able to expand via zippers on the sides (like a suitcase), so if your airline regulations call for specific dimensions, you can zip it down to meet those, and unzip and enlarge the carrier when you are through security.
http://www.sportsauthority.com/Pet-...&srccode=cii_328768002&cpncode=35-214138687-2
My kittens were able to sit straight up in it. This carries slid under the seat ahead of me easily, on it its back. There was plenty of room for both kittens to sprawl out or cuddle. They rode quietly; in fact, slept on both the trip to our destination and back.
Extra features of this carrier are the telescoping handle, so it can be towed behind you like a suitcase, or used as a backpack. There are also several pockets to put a few clean-up essentials (baby wipes in a baggie, a few extra puppy pee pads, a few latex gloves, and some large empty ziploc bags for disposals if needed). There is even room on the bottom to store a small collapsible litter box with a bit of litter, but my kittens never used it when I took them out of the carrier at the airport and into the restroom.
I would use this carrier again if I have to fly anywhere with a kitten or cat.
It also was the best carrier for my prior very tall and large stud boy. This carrier went to his new home with him as he was uncomfortable in any other type of carrier.
If you decide on this type of carrier (and there are other similar brands...but watch for quality), have Kim leave it out for them to play in, and practice wheeling them around; up and down stairs, outside over sidewalks, in noisy locations, etc. I think it also helped my kittens to travel comfortably when I would zip the carrier closed and leave them in it for increasing periods of time, while wearing their harnesses. They were well prepared for the flight and rode perfectly
http://www.sportsauthority.com/Pet-...&srccode=cii_328768002&cpncode=35-214138687-2
My kittens were able to sit straight up in it. This carries slid under the seat ahead of me easily, on it its back. There was plenty of room for both kittens to sprawl out or cuddle. They rode quietly; in fact, slept on both the trip to our destination and back.
Extra features of this carrier are the telescoping handle, so it can be towed behind you like a suitcase, or used as a backpack. There are also several pockets to put a few clean-up essentials (baby wipes in a baggie, a few extra puppy pee pads, a few latex gloves, and some large empty ziploc bags for disposals if needed). There is even room on the bottom to store a small collapsible litter box with a bit of litter, but my kittens never used it when I took them out of the carrier at the airport and into the restroom.
I would use this carrier again if I have to fly anywhere with a kitten or cat.
It also was the best carrier for my prior very tall and large stud boy. This carrier went to his new home with him as he was uncomfortable in any other type of carrier.
If you decide on this type of carrier (and there are other similar brands...but watch for quality), have Kim leave it out for them to play in, and practice wheeling them around; up and down stairs, outside over sidewalks, in noisy locations, etc. I think it also helped my kittens to travel comfortably when I would zip the carrier closed and leave them in it for increasing periods of time, while wearing their harnesses. They were well prepared for the flight and rode perfectly