Nobby Avior Pet Carrier

Warped

Giving 2 stars because the design isn't stupid. But the plastic is cheap, light-weight and, well, warped. The bottom part and the 2 top ;ids don't fit together properly. It requires quite some fiddling and bending to close the carrier properly.... Just the kind of nonsense you don't wanna deal with when trying to take a disgruntled struggling cat to the vet. Be glad it's sold out, because really: it's no better than a cardboard box.

Adventures on it!

Really good and big. Easy to assemble. cat went into it a few minutes after I put it on the floor (she is really scared of new things) and she is loving it!

So much better than front opening carriers

I love it, vet loved it. I can get my 7kg cat in so much more easily. He really fought the front opening carriers that I tried previously. And when going to the vet we don't even have to take the cat out - the vet simply lifts the hatch and has great access. No problem at all with it holding his weight. Yes you do have to take a moment to align the top to the bottom but its totally worth it for the convenience. So good I bought a second for his sister.

great design

sturdy enough for my tubby (heavy) cat who nearly 'hulked' out of the old one and the design of the hatch makes it so much easier to get a protesting cat in it without all the stress. When it arrived i was concerned at the sections didn't line up but it did reshape once clipped together so no issues there

Great for larger cats

Having read the reviews, I took a chance on this carrier & I am glad I did. Maybe the makers have made it a bit more solid recently as I can say that it's definitely sturdy enough for my 5kg cat. Yes it is fiddily to put together BUT the instructions tell you this! Once you've built it leave it closed for a few days and it will settle into shape making it easy to open and close. My 5kg has plenty of room in this carrier and the opening is fantastic for easy access, no fuss vet visits.

Great!

This carrier is great value for money and is a great size if you have a larger cat! Would recommend this to anyone who struggles getting their pet into the carrier as the door is very wide making life a little easier!

My Cats' Spaceship

I bought my Avior 15 years ago & am looking for an additional one. Sadly, my cat family for whom I originally got it, are deceased. The new generation includes Delilac, who walks right in & sleeps in it, if I leave it out. I have found it the BEST option for traveling across the continent & to/from the vets. I do make sure that it has ban closed with everything properly lined up, especially when others handle it. It has a bit of an alignment issue. As long as one pays attention, it locks tigh

Read the instructions!

I was a bit hesitant after reading some of the reviews about the plastic being so poorly made that it didn't fit together - however after reading the instructions, they state that this will be the case due to how the box is packaged, but once you fiddle about and align, it will line up and fit together. My cats are ragdolls, the bigger one weighing about 6 kilos. She has plenty of room to move around in this, and doesn't hate it anywhere near as much as her previous softer case. Recommend!

Love this for mine

A friend just asked if I had a carrier to recommend, and when I came on to send her the link I was really surprised to see such mixed reviews. I'm intrigued whether this is one where it's luck of the draw. I bought one a year and half or so ago. I only have moggies, not large breeds, so this could be the difference. My three have all been in it multiple times and it's totally held its shape - I've had compliments from two vets as well due to the wide front opening. I have two back up carriers just in case, and one cat I literally cannot get in anything but this one. My boy also likes to sit on top of this, as I leave it available at all times (with the front lid removed and stored) so they don't just associate it with the vets. He hasn't bent it yet. Sounds like it's not a sure buy, but if you get a good one I really don't think you'll regret it.

Faulty

Got this carrier today and it looked great. However when I attempted to assemble it I discovered that the front opening section would not line up correctly and therefore could not be secured properly. I contacted Zooplus and they immediately offered a refund. Very impressed with their customer service if not with the carrier.

Love it

Don't think this is cheap/flimsy as others have said. My cat weighs 6kg & I don't feel worried that anything will break/fall apart. It was a bit awkward lining everything up when 1st put together, but nothing a little patience couldn't overcome. Because the front opens up wide it's so much easier to get my boy in & I didn't arrive at the vets scratched & bleeding. Only negative is that underside of the handle is flat & uncomfortable to hold with a heavy cat. Will have to wrap some padding round.

Great carrier

Top price for a great carrier. I run a private rescue and I love this one. Easy to get the cat in and out, Easy to watch and cuddle trough the small opening on top. Easy access for the vet. Big enough for two young cats.

So easy to get the cats in

I haven't noticed an issue with the quality, luckily. I absolutely love it as all my cats will go in it easily - unlike the fight if I have to use the regular cat box. I love this product :)

Rickety

I bought two of these for my two kittens, but only ever use one because the kittens seem happier and calmer going to the vets in one case. Perhaps when they get bigger and older they will need individual ones but for now they are fine in one. So far we haven't had any problems but I feel nervous the plastic clips are going to come loose and fall apart. I've also lost one of the plastic clips which makes the other unused carrier left unused... With hindsight I probably would have gone with a wicker carrier.

LOVE THIS CARRIER

This carrier is great, it took me all of a few minutes to put it together, really strong, i put my big siamese bengal x in it he weighes over 12lb in weight. I love the design and it is a strong carrier. It is easy to put your pet in and due to its shape i can hold it in my arms close to me and not have to carry it at my side. I recommend this item.

Brilliant for rabbits

I got this as my rabbit outgrew the supposed rabbit carrier within 2 weeks. I love how it has two openings and the flaps on either side of the handle. It means I can put her paper work in it and not forget it, like I have done before. Also having the ability to safely stroke your pet is a brilliant idea. I highly recommend this carrier as its such a bargain. I've had cats in the past and wish I had this carrier then.

Great for larger cats, particularly those who hate cat carriers!

I am owned by 2 Maine Coon Cats who are one year old but already much bigger than the average sized cat. These are fantastic as the large opening allows you to lift your cat into the carrier without having to try and ram them in a small opening that they definitely do not want to go in! When you first get the carrier it is important to set it up correctly and make sure that the lid sits in the little clips on the side. It is made from plastic and you need to help it form into the correct shape. If you do this you will have no trouble closing the lid. I also keep mine closed when not in use and this ensures that when I do come to use it, I have no trouble. The largest Maine Coon is 6.5 Kilos and he fits in fine and I do not worry about the carrier coming apart when I take him to the vets. I just check all the clips are in place and closed before lifting. I was so happy with the first that I bought a second one and am equally as happy. If you have cats who hate cat carriers then this is definitely worth considering buying.

Brilliant

We bought this after seeing a recommendation in Your Cat magazine. Our larger cat hates going to the vet and we wanted to make it as comfortable for him as possible. One of the ends lifts right up and was really easy to put him in with less stress than in other carriers. There is also a hole at the top so you can comfort your cat during the journey. We will buy another one for our other cat.

Nobby Avior Pet Carrier

This would be the perfect cat carrier if the flaps located more accurately and the clasps were more robust. The whole top of the carrier can be removed for access and that is the big advantage of the carrier but this also means that the carrier hangs from these clasps when lifted so make sure they are really well snapped into place. We have put a luggage strap around ours as extra security and would not use it without it - the front flap still opens wide to give plenty of room for reluctant cat extraction!

great carrier

This is so roomy. Has transported my 3 hefty cats in one hit for many short journeys. Easy to use.