Where can I buy a crate for my cat to take him with me on a plane to California?

Question

I am moving to California, and I would like to take my cat with me. However, my preferred airline has a requirement for his carrier/crate that "Food and water dishes must be securely attached inside the travel container and placed so that they can be filled from the outside without opening the door."
I cannot find a crate like this anywhere, online or in a pet store. It also has to be a solid material.

Full requirements are at the bottom of this page: http://www.frontierairlines.com/frontier/plan-book/travel-info-services/family-pets/traveling-with-pets.do

Does anyone know where I could find a crate like this?

Answer 1

I think I got mine from like Target or Walmart or somewhere like that. I'm pretty sure it came with the dishes on it. My oldest cat is 17, so it was a while ago.

Answer 2

I use "Pet Taxi" crate when I trave with my cat on airplanes. You do not have to attach food and water bowls to the crate if you do not want to. That reuirement from the airlines is just in case you plan for your pet to eat inside the crate (bad idea!). Most pets that travel on planes are fed and watered (by the owner) two or three hours before the flight. Your cat will not eat or drink anything while in transport! As long as the cat crate or carrier is sturdy, lockable, and big enough for your cat to stand and lay down in, its OK. Oh... Some "Pet Taxi's" do have a compartment at the top for keeping dry pet food or treats - but I have never had to use those before. The last thing your cat will want to do while traveing is eat and drink - so you need to feed and water her a few hours before the actual fight.

You can buy "Pet Taxi" from Petco or PetSmart.

Answer 3

Most crates do not have food and water dishes like that included. You will usually have to buy them seperately. Petsmart and Petco have a variety of them, including spill-proof water dishes, and special absorbant mats for the bottom of your pet's travel carrier. These accessories go a long way towards making a regular crate much more travel-safe and comfortable for your pet, as well as airline-acceptable.

Answer 4

You could get a regular carrying crate with metal bars on the door, and wire food and water dishes to the inside of the door...

Hope that helps!

Answer 5

Wal Mart, Petsmart, Kmart, Pet wharehouse,

Answer 6

Since it is the airlines requirement, ask them! They may have them available to rent. If you are moving you probably won't need the cage again until who know when. You best bet is to just rent one and not worry about storing it.

Answer 7

Please visit our site for free pet airline checklist...
http://www.dryfur.com/airline_checklist.htm

It has pictures of what they are talking about. You can also purchase a carry at www.pettravelstore.com which will have the bowls with the carrier.

If you need any assistance please feel free to call or email me I am a member IPATA.com and assist pet owner all the time with pet shipping concerns and questions.

Answer 8

hmm...i know you said you looked on the net, but maybe try these sites...

www.petsmart.com
www.petco.com
Even try amazon.com or ebay.com...they have everything it seems....Good luck, if you cant find it, maybe you'll just have to drive there, or have someone bring her to you. Dont leave the poor kitty behind though, thats so sad...

Answer 9

try petsmart or petco or any other pet store in your area maybe even wal-mart or target

Answer 10

you can go to Petco.com and order 1 or go to Petco (the store)!!!!!