Pet Gear “The Other Door” 4 Door Steel Crate with Plush Bed + Travel Bag for Cats/Dogs, Sets up in Seconds No Tools Required, Built-in Handle/Wheels, Chocolate, 36-inch, (Model: PG5936BCH)

UPDATE: So, my big Maine Coon really liked the 27” Chocolate I bought for kitten rearing 1.5 years ago. But, well, he is a bit too big for it. So I have been keeping an eye out and finally found another Amazon Warehouse deal, this time for the 42” in Sage. He fits better. He likes it. All the cats currently think it is their personal play area. Love these crates.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I have a pair of sweet 2 week old kittens some pile of human garbage bagged up and chucked out of a car window on the freeway access road. I also have a number of other cats, ranging from a 15-year-old former feral, to a 27lb Maine Coon.I recently bought the geriatric cat a K&H Pet Products Deluxe Lectro-Kennel Heated Pad, which was quickly repurposed into the base of a cardboard box as a continual heating source for my surprise babies. They graduated from a cardboard box to a traditional wire kennel, but I found that the traditional wire kennel had some sharp spots and as my own cats jumped on it, it would creak loudly and frighten my new babies (and the wire on top wasn’t too steady for my big cats’ feet). Obviously not acceptable - only the best for my new babies! Amazon has everything, right? I immediately began the hunt for something... better. A sturdier crate my cats could jump on. A crate without sharp edges. A crate with options for kitten access (because these poop machines need the bottle every 2-4 hours). A crate that could be their den. And just maybe something a little less ugly.I searched for Amazon Warehouse Deals and happened across this crate in 27” size in “Used Acceptable” condition for $37. I read the reviews and hesitated. With trepidation, I convinced myself all the reviews about its poor quality were from folks using it for dogs, and my gargantuan cats would be no issue. I wondered what “acceptable” condition was. But I had no comparable options in remotely such a low price range, so I bought it.I LOVE THIS CRATE. I received the “generation II” variety. “Acceptable” condition was brand spanking new, with one metal clip detached (which I snapped back in with reasonable effort). It is SO perfect. It is more den-like and offers more of a “home” than a stark wire crate. It doesn’t have sharp edges (trust me, I felt it up for 15 minutes). I LOVE the garage door, I love the top door... I love all the doors. I love how sturdy it is (those clips are metal, not plastic junk). I love that my cats can jump on the solid top without terrifying themselves or my kittens. I love that is has wheels (when kitten rearing is over, this will be used to take that 27lb Maine Coon to the vet so I can roll him, ha ha).If you use for YOUNG kitten rearing, be aware the spacing of the bars is big and you may need to watch that. I zip tied cardboard on for a den experience and safety when my kittens were palm-sized.It is heavy but not obscene. The crate mat has nice bolsters but the middle thickness is minimal. That said, it’s decent (not total junk like the black mat someone posted in another review). The size small heated kennel pad I have fits perfectly inside the bolsters of the crate mat and is also an excellent product (found here for those interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013V5GIQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1).I can’t speak to how this would withstand a dog’s weight, potential chewing, etc... but I can tell you that I wish I had bought this a decade ago for kitten rearing. I would have even paid the usual full price tag for it. I am thrilled!

I'm so happy I bought this dog crate for our new puppy. It was too large for her at first - but I wanted a crate she could grow into. I love how it has views from all four sides - out puppy didn't whine at night because she didn't feel like she was boxed in and could see us. I also like how it has doors all over - even on the top! It does take two people to unfold and snap together, and it isn't the easiest to fold up, but I do love how convenient it is that I can take it with me when we travel. It's well-made, so worth the price. Overall, I'm very happy with it.

The crate is practical with top opening and 2 side doors. It looks great.I don’t like that it is noisy when the dog moves around and it is not very sturdy.

We love this crate and, more importantly, our dog loves it too! We got the largest size (42inch). It allows our medium sized dog (60 lbs) to fit quite comfortably (see picture). We love the side door! It's slides up and out of the way and we leave it open most of the time; only close it when we leave and crate the pup. The padding is plush and can also be removed and washed. The top door is nice for giving the dog a kong without having to open the side door. Our dog loves it and regularly sleeps in it even when we leave the door open. It's more den-like than a standard wire crate, with the solid roof and solid door frames. It also looks much better in our bedroom than a standard wire crate.After reading the other reviews I had concerns about quality - namely the clips that hold the door being cheap plastic and breaking off. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that the clips on ours are metal and have so far been sturdy (see picture). The box says this is the Generation II crate, so it would appear they've addressed this quality issue.The one complaint I have is that while putting the crate together the plastic hinges for the top door snapped right off. Pet Gear customer service was friendly and responsive though and they replaced the crate at no charge. I'm very happy with their customer service!I will also mention that our dog did manage to break out the first time we left him in it! He pushed his way out of the side of "the other door" (the garage door one). I honestly can't figure out how he was able to push through that because it's quite sturdy. Again though, even when our dog went ballistic the clips still didn't break. The next few times we crated him I used some steel wire to tie the door shut and he's now learned that he can't get out so we don't need to use it anymore.Despite the top door breaking and him breaking out once, it's been a great crate. Highly recommended!

Positive:of this product, once assembled, it appears to be sturdy and comfortable for your pet.Negatives:The crate is difficult to assemble; you pretty much need two people to do the job, otherwise it's a struggle and this is coming from a very strong man- 6'3, ex bodybuilder.The two latches at the top of the crate are poorly designed. It appears to be glued on. One of the latches actually fell off along with two screws from elsewhere on the crate, see attached photo.I was able to configure a wire rope as a substitute for the broken latch.I would of returned the crate but I already stored it away before I contacted customer support.Note:This crate is not compact like the advertisement suggests. It is heavy and bulky, about the size of a small couch, even when the crate is folded.I contacted customer service to ask for a discount for the broken latch, and they offered to send me another latch.Keep in mind that the latch that I have is useless, unless glued on. The entire product is poorly engineered. They offered to send me another latch. The latch isn't the problem; the design is the problem- the latch was held in place by glue, so not very responsible...And the customer service is a joke... I'll probably not be purchasing anything from Petco ever again.

Beautiful kennel! Haven't seen anything like it anywhere in the pet stores. Very sturdy and also opens from top, side and entire front, which is so convient. Very classy looking and easily moves from room to room with the handle. Strongly recommend it.

The crate is great looking and high quality. I cannot speak to chew proof as our Chase is not a chewer but what I can say is that the size recommendations are off - specially if you are crating your pup during the day. Chase is a 35 pound Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and in the 36" crate he can move around comfortably and stand up completely.

My dog has separation anxiety and tends to destroy during my absence. That's why I bought this kennel. So far so good! He scratched a little near the door, but the plastic looks very resistant. I added black tie rap on the folding side so he could not hope to escape from there. I am very satisfied with my purchase and this kennel is much more beautiful than the regular metal kennels. I can now go to work and be sure that I will come home to a house in good condition and that my dog is safe! (My dog is a Weimaraner that weights 65 pounds)

Liked the color and the portability. Fits nicely in back of my car.

i love the wheels on it and that it folds up easy. The built in handle is a great feature.It could be built a bit sturdier