Collection: Pet Care > Carriers

A pet carrier safely in a cat carrier or dog carrier, transports a cat or small dog to the vet, on trips or on public transport, as a pet travel carrier keeping them secure and calm. The right one suits your pet's size and weight, ventilates well, and feels secure to the pet. Hard and soft carriers each suit different needs. It should be big enough for the pet to stand, turn and lie down. Think about your pet's weight, how you'll travel, and whether you want a hard or soft carrier.

Hard or soft pet carrier?

The two types suit different travel:

• Hard carrier: a sturdy plastic shell that protects the pet, wipes clean easily, and suits car travel and vet trips. More secure for a nervous or chewing pet.
• Soft carrier: a pet carrier bag, a padded fabric bag, lighter to carry, that folds away and suits public transport, cabin travel and calm small pets.

Choose a hard carrier for durability and easy cleaning, or a soft one for lightness and carrying comfort.

What size carrier does a pet need?

A carrier should let the pet stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably — not so tight they're cramped, nor so large they're thrown around in transit. Measure your pet's length and height, and check the carrier's internal dimensions and weight rating. A pet feels safest in a snug, den-like space rather than a huge one. For air travel, carriers must meet the airline's specific size and type rules, so check those separately. Size it so the pet can stand, turn and lie down, and confirm the weight rating suits them.

What makes a carrier safe and comfortable?

A good carrier keeps a pet secure and settled. Plenty of ventilation on multiple sides keeps air flowing and lets the pet see out, which reduces stress. A secure, pet-proof latch stops a determined cat or dog escaping. An internal tether clips to a harness for extra security. A removable, washable pad makes the carrier comfortable and easy to clean after accidents. Familiar bedding or a worn item with your scent calms a nervous pet. Choose a well-ventilated carrier with a secure latch and washable pad, and add familiar bedding to keep travel calm.

Common questions

What size pet carrier do I need?
One that lets your pet stand, turn and lie down comfortably, not much larger. Measure your pet's length and height, and check the carrier's internal size and weight rating.

Hard or soft pet carrier?
Hard carriers are sturdy, protective and wipe clean, suiting car and vet trips; soft carriers are light and foldable, suiting public transport and calm small pets. Choose for durability versus portability.

How do I calm a cat in a carrier?
Add familiar bedding or an item with your scent, choose a well-ventilated carrier so they can see out, and get them used to it at home before travel. A snug, covered carrier feels more secure.

Can I use a pet carrier for air travel?
Airlines have specific carrier size and type rules, so check with the airline before buying for a flight. A general travel carrier may not meet cabin or cargo requirements.

Can I pay for a pet carrier with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our pet carriers start from $35, which is four fortnightly payments of about $8.75.

Complete your pet setup

A carrier pairs with the rest of your travel gear. Add a seat cover for the car, a stroller for longer outings, and stairs for the car.

A $35 pet carrier splits into four fortnightly payments of $8.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.