Firstrax Port-A-Crate E2 Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home, 36 Inches
Posted: September 3rd, 2010 | Author: admin | Filed under: Training Products | Tags: Firstrax, home, Inches, Indoor/Outdoor, PortACrate | 5 Comments »
- Lightweight, portable indoor/outdoor pet home
- Tightly weaved mesh fabric panels surrounded by extra-strong steel frame
- For pets up to 70 pounds
- Sets up and folds down in seconds; no tools necessary
- Measures 36 x 24 x 27 inches; made in China
Product Description
Indoor/outdoor pet home – Perfect for pets up to 70lbs… More >>
Firstrax Port-A-Crate E2 Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home, 36 Inches
I cannot believe this crate was only $33!!! I looked around both online and in the big pet stores and crates of this size/quality (I ordered the 32″ x 23″) were $70+. And, because I have an Amazon Visa card I got free shipping, love that! People, you must know your dog! If your dog isn’t already crate trained, don’t put it in a soft-sided crate and expect the crate to withstand the abuse it’s going to get from a frantic dog trying to get out! No soft-sided crate is meant for that. This crate can be put up in less than half a minute. The zippers are high quality. It does not have a carrying case, a plus for me. It simply folds back up and is held together by heavy black plastic quick-snaps. There is a carrying handle on the one long side. I also purchased the Med/Large Precision Pet SnooZZy sleeper bed offered by Amazon. Which is basically a crate mat (my dog prefers it to his bed). I placed the mat inside the crate and even though the mat is a few inches longer than the crate the crate can still be easily folded up and snapped together with the mat inside. This was another plus for me, as I already have enough to remember and carry when going somewhere with my dog, the last thing I’d want to do is forget the crate mat. I left the crate set up for a few days to air out, as it had a strong “plastic” smell from being new. The roof supports that keep the crate erect were a little difficult to latch on my first try, but I feel this is because the fabric is new and hasn’t been stretched yet. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
I am very pleased with my purchase of this crate. It is very durable, and my dog loves it. This is a great crate for travel or to keep in your bedroom. It does not have some thing to place in the bottom, so I recommend a mat or the cut-apart bedding for the bottom of crates.
Note: This crate is not for aggressive dogs. Aggressive chewers or scratchers would do do well with a material type crate.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you are sure your dog will do fine in a soft-sided crate, then buy THIS one! It is by far, the best deal anywhere as far as price, and I have no complaints about the quality, either. Super light-weight, folds (with 2 buckles too) into the thickness of a framed mirror, so it will take up hardly any room at all in the car if you intend to travel with it. My cat and Old English Sheepdog pup went inside it right away to explore. I have the 36″ size (ONLY $47!!!), and my 20 lb. puppy could have fit in there along with 2 of her siblings, so I think it may be fine for up to 70lbs, as they have rated it. Any lab, or similar size dog would do go in it, unless they are unusually tall or something. There were absolutely no troubles with shipping, and there was NO “new materials” odor that people had been reporting, maybe because I found 3 of those dessicant bags in the box (those poisonous little packets that come in shoe boxes, etc. – so watch out for your pets and kids). Anyhow, I am looking forward to traveling with it, as it goes up and down in literally, one minute or less, is slim and light, and will be a familiar little hideout for my pup, no matter how many relatives’ houses we stay at this summer. Very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5
This crate is convenient, roomy for my jack russell terrier. It is very portable, easy and light to carry and my dog loves it. I would not recommend it for a dog that chews or scratches, since the front is mesh. I’m very pleased with this purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
I ordered the largest size for my new Golden Retriever puppy and it is already home to her. Roomy and lightweight, this crate is easy to carry and doesn’t bang up the walls when you have to move it. She stays in it on her own now and clearly considers it her “safe place.” Our other dog, a border collie has tried to adopt it, so now I guess I have to order another one. Buyers beware though: this crate is NOT for those with chewing puppies or dogs not well suited for crate training. This crate is not designed for forced containment, as most any dog could chew through it. It is designed for those who travel (very convenient) and/or those with dogs already crate trained or non-chewing dogs.
Rating: 4 / 5