I’m not a gear or gadget person and I don’t always follow the latest trends in pet products. It takes a lot to WOW me - but the Expandable Soft-Sided Pet Carrier by Smiling Paws Pets definitely WOWED me. This carrier is super cool and fun and my new favorite pet find. So much so, that I can’t stop talking (over-sharing) with cat friends about how they really need to get one of these Smiling Paws Pets carriers – it’s that amazing, the cat’s meow!
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Smiling Paws Pets is on a mission to make life easier for pets and their people. They create high-end, quality cat and dog products that provide simple solutions to everyday pet issues. Currently, they make cat litter mats, odor and stain eliminators, pet beds, and expandable carriers.
Smiling Paws Pets generously sent us their Expandable Soft-Sided Carrier for Rosie to try. Rosie is petite so we went with the smaller size, which is safe for pets up to 15 pounds. The carrier is approved for airline travel and can also be strapped into a car seatbelt for safe road trips. It’s lightweight, waterproof and the wireframe can be squeezed in an inch to conform to small spaces. The mesh sides are also great for airflow.
The coolest part is that is that the carrier expands four different ways for longer trips when your cat or small dog needs a little extra legroom. It transforms from carrier to kitty playhouse tent in seconds (only its much easier and faster to assemble than human tents). This carrier also folds flat and comes with a bag for easy storage. Watch the video for the full DIY kitty playhouse experience.
Why We Love Smiling Paws Pets' Expandable Carrier
1. It’s versatility. Use it as a standard carrier or expand on all four sides for extra space and stretching room. 2. It’s easy to assemble. Emphasis on the easy. It practically assembles itself. 3. It’s a space saver. Folds flat and fits nicely in a small bag, perfect for space challenged pet owners. Most importantly, Rosie LOVES her new Smiling Paws Pets Expandable Soft-Sided Carrier. We have been leaving it fully expanded near the heat vent and she pretty much hangs out in it all day long. It’s like her very own kitty clubhouse – no dogs, bunnies or humans allowed.
Rosie is strictly an indoor cat. However, we might try setting up the carrier in the backyard (in warmer months) so she can enjoy a summer breeze and some bird and squirrel watching safely from her very own screened in porch.
that's a mighty fine stylish travel carrier… good luck to all kitties and small pups!
Wow – that is really nice for Rosie!
We need a new carrier to get the cats to the vet. The carriers are only out the day before they go to the vet, but they do always nap in them.
Looks cool. The expanding and space saving would make it much more useful.
That does look a pawsome carrierLoves and licky kissesPrincess Leah xxx
Wow, what a cool carrier! I know that Sophie would play in this if it were set up all the time. Sometimes I catch her in our regular old standard carriers just hanging out.
Rosie OMCs you are the bestest model for that new carrier.Jumpin' catfish that is super duper handy and we like the expandable sidesHugs madi your bfff
Er, do they by any chance do a pet carrier that would enable a long legged 20lb wire fox terrier to sneak onto an airplane as hand luggage…..?
BOL = we think we might be a little bit oversized for that carrier. But it sure looks like it is well-made. Some kitty or smaller pup will love it.Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
Cats get to travel in style??!! We'll have to think about that!.
Very cool! The four-kinds of expansion are really nifty!
Yes, I think my cat Annabeth would enjoy the carrier!
It looks like a great travel carrier ! Purrs
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WEll that is just the coolest thing!hugsHazel & Mabel
That's a really cool carrier! We like the idea of being able to expand the space inside once you get to your destination. Cupcake would really enjoy that kind of versatility for her outings.
Wow, what a cool carrier! We would love to have one like this. The fact that it expands makes it very versatile.
That looks like a great carrier. I think my cats would nap in it.
HOLY COW PATTIES!!!! That is FABulous!!!! Do you thinks they make it in a KING SIZE??!! I would loves one of those! BOL!You kittehs have the bestest accessories!Kisses,Ruby ♥
Rosie, you are stylin', girlfriend! I'm surprised none of your fursibs has tried to share. I love how this expands so large!
Milkshake, my cat, would love it!
I think Marceline would love something like this
Honestly, I don't know. They would definitely be curious about it.
My cat would love to nap in this carrier because he likes small places to hide in.
This would come in handy when my kitty Mango is on set. We generally have to bring a dog play pen for holding and carry him in the other room to set. This would help bring him to set and be holding on set for short term.
My cats would love napping in this – especially our Arata.
My Smeaky doesn't like kennels but maybe he would like one of these and be comfortable enough to take a nap
That is the coolest carrier we have ever seen!the critters in the cottage xo
i dont have cats, but small dogs. however, i love that this carrier expands. it would be so much more comfortable for the pets so they can stretch out and move a little bit.
My cat would love to nap in this carrier!Donna L.naloe@hotmail dot com
I think Yoshi would be ok with it. His favorite place is the wide, sunny window sill that looks out over our lawn.
That's one great carrier!Have a wonderful weekend…Noodle and crew
Oh… Needed this the other day. My cat would Love this. Had to trasport my baby in a old cardboard box.
Both of them would for sure!
Yes I think he would like it.
That is definitely much more than a plain old cat carrier! What a good idea to take it outside as a personal screened-in porch. I think our Sam would love that.
My kitty Maggie would love a nap in this!
I think she would love to nap in this because she loves to sleep in dark places and this would for sure shade her.
My cats sleep in their hard carriers now I think they would like this one.
The Smiling Paws Pets’ expandable pet carrier looks amazing! I know our cat would enjoy napping in it – she loves when we make blanket or box forts for her to hang out in!
My cats would love that carrier and would want to play and lay in it all the time!