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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2011 23:15:16 GMT -5
I posted else where about how I fix up my carrier with a litter box. Thought I would post here in case if anyone wants fix up one for their ferrets too. I use the PetMate Double door carrier, size medium www.amazon.com/dp/B000A703QE/ref=asc_df_B000A703QE1843970?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B000A703QEThe plastic shoe boxs fit great in them! (its a bit of a snug fit, but fits in awesome and works out great) Here is the back of the crate, with the bolt I use a thick bolt, its longer then that, we cut it off the extra then file it smooth. The bolt is a flat head bolt, it has to be a flat head on the inside so the second box fits in nice. Here is what it looks like inside, after you bolt it then put the second box inside the first. That way the ferrets cant mess with the bolt, and you can lift the second one up to dump and clean. Here is another view of the crate, with the litter box in, and a crate pad These carriers with the shoe box bolted in them are awesome for anyone to use when traveling with ferrets. Also I get my plastic shoe box's at the dollar store, wallmart, big lots. They are only $1 (you need two) My crate pads, I get them from a vendor at AKC dog shows. They have awesome crate pads that fit perfect, best place to get them.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 0:27:04 GMT -5
Great idea! If you use a wing nut on the outside then you'll have a super quick way to spin off the bolt to clean the pan.
Cheers, Kim
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 10:50:14 GMT -5
Great idea! If you use a wing nut on the outside then you'll have a super quick way to spin off the bolt to clean the pan. Cheers, Kim Kim by putting a second shoe box inside the first one that is bolted in, all you have to do is lift that 2nd box out and clean, dont have to detach anything, makes it sooo easy for cleaning! and ferrets cant remove that second box, at least I've never seen any of them do it before, even my big boy couldn't and he did his best to try to move that box. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 10:55:50 GMT -5
This is one of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments: That is utterly brilliant!
~Kelli
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 11:33:54 GMT -5
Oh my gosh! I love this! I've had such a huge issues transporting ferrets with blankets....by time we get to the destination their blankets are covered in poo...yuck. Not fun for me or them.
I LOVE the two box idea. I would never have thought of that for some reason...
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Post by darlene on Jan 1, 2012 3:46:18 GMT -5
Awesome! I'm going to have to try it.
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Post by xclairex on Jan 1, 2012 5:42:06 GMT -5
This is fantastic- im intrigued. The link to the website doesnt work- it says 'the page you were looking for could not be found' Do you have another one??
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2012 18:46:37 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2012 21:33:40 GMT -5
Unfortunately Petco and Petsmart don't carrry these any more, at least not in my area I tried 6 different locations and none had this carrier. Darn! I also tried their websites, both Petco and Petsmart, and neither company lists this carrier on their website. Looks like if I want one I'll have to order it online
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 0:11:15 GMT -5
excellent - we have done the same thing with our large plastic carriers- and it works great!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2012 0:13:00 GMT -5
Unfortunately Petco and Petsmart don't carrry these any more, at least not in my area I tried 6 different locations and none had this carrier. Darn! I also tried their websites, both Petco and Petsmart, and neither company lists this carrier on their website. Looks like if I want one I'll have to order it online I think Walmart still carries the large cat carriers without the metal top.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2012 15:27:38 GMT -5
Hey guys, I just bought the Petmate carrier that Renee suggested. I needed it for Finn when we travel, because I can't put him in with the other 2 any more full-time, he harasses Fiona the whole car trip.
Do they sell good crate pads that fit this carrier online anywhere that you guys know of? I don't go to AKC shows or even know when or where they are, any good pads I could just buy online to fit this carrier?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2012 15:47:46 GMT -5
Really great idea. Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 16:13:21 GMT -5
Really good idea! Definitely need to try something like this with my travel cage!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 17:04:24 GMT -5
I'm definitely doing this for Gwin's in-flight carrier. Though I have to use a different kennel, the airline specifies only a front door. Still it's PERFECT.
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