Petmate Ultra Vari Dog Kennel for Small to Medium Dogs (Durable, Heavy Duty Dog Travel Crate, Made with Recycled Materials, 28 in. Long) 25 to 30 lbs, Made in USA
$96.99
Price: $96.99
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Petmate Ultra Vari Kennel is a secure and comfortable travel kennel that keeps your pet safe. The 360-degree ventilation openings give pets fresh air and increased visibility. The wire vents, raised interior, and tie-down holes can withstand the rigors of travel while keeping pets comfortable. The kennel offers heavy-duty protection with its durable plastic shell, metal screws, and covered door posts. The secure latch provides a strong lock for the door while also being easy to open with one hand. The kennel can quickly be assembled with no tools required via metal screws. The environment friendly plastic material is easy to clean and wipe down. The kennel is available in different sizes, ranging from 25-90 pounds, to accommodate a wide range of pets. The travel kennel meets most airline cargo specifications for easy and safe travel, but pet owners should always check with individual airlines.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 28 x 20.5 x 21.5 inches; 10.83 Pounds
Item model number : 21551
Department : unisex-adult
Date First Available : October 2, 2001
Manufacturer : Petmate
ASIN : B000MLG484
Best Sellers Rank: #59,473 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #150 in Basic Dog Crates
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DOG AIR TRAVEL KENNEL: This medium dog travel kennel features tie-down strap holes, wire vents for ventilation a raised interior to keep pets safe and comfortable For medium dogs 20-30 lbs Measures: 28″
AIRLINE-ADAPTABLE: This dog crate meets most airline cargo specifications Made with heavy duty recycled plastic material and features an easy-open front latch to quickly access pets
KENNELS HOUSES: Crate kennel training is vital for dog safety comfort We provide traditional travel carriers, wire training exercise kennels, play pens, barn-style dog houses more
Petmate: For over 50 years, we at Petmate are passionate about our dogs, cats furry friends in general Starting with the very first dog kennel, we’ve produced plenty of eco-friendly products that pets will love
JUST FOR PETS: Petmate makes a variety of pet products for dogs, cats, chickens other small furry friends Check out our brands such as Aspen Pet, Arm Hammer, Booda, Chuckit, Jackson Galaxy more
Customers say
Customers find the dog crate to be of good quality, with sturdy construction and easy assembly. The size is spacious, with one customer noting it could hold two small dogs, and it works well for travel, particularly for dachshunds. While some customers say it will last 20+ years, others report handles breaking immediately. Customers consider it worth the price.
12 reviews for Petmate Ultra Vari Dog Kennel for Small to Medium Dogs (Durable, Heavy Duty Dog Travel Crate, Made with Recycled Materials, 28 in. Long) 25 to 30 lbs, Made in USA
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Marie Blu –
Excellent Purchase!
I purchased this kennel about a year ago for my elderly kitty. She needed a den-like area to rest in. Due to her arthritis, kitty is unable to clean herself very well. Her sleeping area needs to be cleaned frequently.This kennel is easy to clean. I use a non-toxic, pet safe cleaner to wipe it down when needed.The kennel does not come with a bed. I purchased a bed separately. The bed I bought has a waterproof, washable cover. (There are several good options on Amazon).This kennel is sturdy and well made. Easy to assemble with the hardware provided. Although I don’t use the kennel door, it looks like it attaches securely if needed for travel.The best part about this purchase is that kitty loves her cozy den! I rarely see her sleeping anywhere else.We are all very pleased with this kennel!
Sin –
Best Crate for the Value
The kennel is made of very sturdy plastic, is easy to dis/assemble and gets the job done right!I had to fly my pup overseas (literally halfway across the globe) and the trip went without a hitch. My precious baby arrived safely at his destination and there were only a few scuffs on the crate from the moments he was in transport. Only things to be aware of is the nuts/screws that come with the kennel are plastic (NOT metal) and as such, may not be airline-compliant (depending on your airline and distance traveled). The plastic feeder that comes with it may also not be the most ideal as it’s really just a cheapy half-oval of bowl with a divider in the middle (though I can’t see it prevent water from getting into the food during transport). In the end, we didn’t want to risk anything going wrong on the long journey so just spent about $10-15 extra to get metal nuts/screws as well as washers (added precaution), and our shipping agent thankfully sent us deeper bowls for the long travel.An unbeatable product for the price and would DEFINITELY recommend. Just something to note that depending on the intended use/distance, additional expenses may be advisable 🙂
F K –
Wonderful crate!
This is a heavy duty and spacious crate. It provides a safe place for my pup to sleep, be safe when leave the house, or ride in the car. She enjoys being able to stretch out or munch and snuggle in when she wants. Nicely made and easy to assemble. Portable if traveling and need a spot away from home.
A. Keffer –
sturdy crate with door that won’t stay open
This is a nice, well-built crate that works nicely for vet appointments or for shutting a pet in at night. However, since the door refuses to stay open and there’s no easy way to clip, clamp, or tie it open, it doesn’t work at all as a safe haven for a pet to choose to retreat to during the day.
RF –
Good Quality Kennel
Purchased to transport my puppy to the vet during the first year. Once outgrown, donated the kennel to the vet office where it now serves full time. no issues.
PFamily –
Airline approved, sturdy, dogs like them
I bought these for an international flight we are about to take with our pets. This kennel is airline approved. It comes with plastic style screws, so you might need to buy an airline kit to make it 100% in compliance with their regulations and requirement of having metal latch screws.I have one 9 pound dog and one 11 pound dog and I bought one kennel for each of them. They both fit the kennel fine with plenty of room to sit up and move around.I have gotten a kennel pad/dog bed thing to place in them and the dogs like it.It is recommended to put your animals in the kennel often so they are not afraid when you fly, so that is what I am doing. I suggest you set this item up when you get it and leave the gate open so they can get inside and nap whenever they feel like it. I also have started putting them in the kennel when we leave the house. This way it does not scare them when they are closed in for the flight.The price on this item is great. I was able to buy two for the same price that one would cost me in the location I live.The plastic feels very sturdy and I do not think I will have problems with bending or breaking. The door is easy enough to open, but not so easy that the dogs can escape.If you have any questions about this item I would be happy to help.
12cardinals –
Great Den For our Puppy
We are so pleased with this kennel. It is sturdy and easy to assemble (I lack mechanical skills). The bleached linen/blue (navy) is really quite attractive. The breeder allowed me to bring the crate ahead of time so that our puppy could get used to it. The pups loved it and all were soon all sleeping in it. When we brought our puppy home it was great to bring her “den” with us, making the trip and the transition to a new home easier. We chose the medium. Our eight week old collie still has lots of room to spare. We know that won’t be true in a month or two, but we wanted to have a cozy place for her for now. The price is so reasonable, we think it is well worth buying a second kennel when she gets bigger.Highly recommended!Update: At 4 months old, 24 lbs, 18″ tall at the shoulder. our collie pup quit sleeping in her beloved kennel. She is just too big. She does have a long body. Intermediate size ordered. Same great quality. Should have ordered the large however, but for now, we are relishing those extra inches in the laundry room!
Rocio Sanchez –
El material se siente resistente. Es fácil de ensamblar. El tamaño fue más que suficiente para mi perrita de raza German Spitz. No encontré el tamaño adecuado para ella y opté por esta, que es más bien grande para su tamaño, pero en una más pequeña iría demasiado justa. Cabe bien de pie (le quedan como 10 cm) y acostada. La estructura es pesada, así que no es fácil cargarla con el perro dentro, pero parece que para viajar tiene buena resistencia.Ya que no viene empacada (sólo trae unos cinturones de plástico que la sujetan), llegó un poco sucia por el proceso de transportación, pero creo que son manchas que saldrán con agua y jabón y en todo caso, no me molesta.
Sabrina Larson –
My cat needed to relocate from Canada to Malaysia and undergo a 27 hours flight. We started researching a crate to put her in during her long journey, and the PetRelocation company who was taking care of the pet transfer for us, highly recommended this kennel. They have recommended it to other customers before and they say that KLM Airlines usually accepts and prefers this kennel to any other. It is well built, sturdy plastic and metal, good price for the value, has screws to use in order to fasten the upper part to the lower part, and the door shuts and hinges very well, so that there is no risk of unwanted escapes during the flight of the pet.Just to be very frivolous, it would be fun to have different colours rather than a dark blue….I am very satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it to any pet owner who needs to fly with its own furry friend in the cargo.
AR –
Sencilla pero cumple. Sólo que si hay que comprar un tamaño más grande que el de la talla de tu perro porque está algo apretada
abigail pineda –
De buen tamaño cabe bien n Shih tzu y muy resistente
Olga –
C’est une excellente cage transporteur très sécuritaire pour mes petits caniches miniatures. Lors de la visite chez le vétérinaire et autres en auto c’est excellent !!! Une cage robuste qui va me durer pendant plusieurs années. La porte se ferme bien aucun danger que le chien sorte. Les grillages de chaque côté pour bien aéré mon chien est confortable. La cage me sert également pour le dodo le soir c’est comme sa maison.Un excellent choix qualité prix.