Pet Carriers & Travel Bags

Pet carriers are great if you prefer to travel with your dog rather than use the services of a dog boarding kennel or pet sitter. Chances are your dog would rather travel with you in a pet carrier than be separated from you for a number of days. Cats on the other hand might prefer to stay home. We carry a large selection of automatic pet feeders for pets that prefer to stay home when you travel. That is not to say that all cats are homebodies. Our pet carriers are suitable for cats and other four-legged pets.

America's Pet Store offers pet carriers that are perfect for a variety of situations. Whether you need an airline approved pet carrier or a small pet tote for around town, you'll find it right here.

A rolling dog carrier or a dog backpack carrier can be particularly useful when traveling by air, especially if you have a long walk to make a connecting flight in a large airport. Depending on the size of your dog or cat, a pet carrier without wheels could get heavy in a hurry. A wheeled pet carrier is very similar to luggage on wheels and offers similar benefits: easy, one-hand towing. A dog backpack also offers the convenience of leaving not just one but both of your hands free.

Most people prefer soft pet carriers for traveling by air because they have some give to them and therefore are easy to position under the seat in front of yours. But if you don't need an airline pet carrier and would rather a sturdy wire or plastic carrier, perhaps for road travel, check out our portable dog crates.

In addition to pet carriers you may want to consider other pet travel supplies, especially if you are traveling on the road.

We carry dog seat belts that can save a pet's life if it is involved in a car accident. In fact it is a law in some states to buckle up your pets with a safety vehicle harness when traveling on the road. It's a good idea to check the local laws if your road trip will take you and your dog across state lines.

For smaller dogs there are pet car booster seats. These dog car seats enable little dogs to see the world pass by outside the car window as you both roll down the road. Without a pet booster seat these dogs would be too short to be able to see out the window. That could make for a long, boring trip for your little dog.

If you anticipate your dog going for a swim or otherwise getting wet and then getting into your car you may want to protect your vehicle with one of our dog seat covers by Solvit Products. They come in various styles such as for bucket seats or to cover your entire back seat. Some are waterproof; all are washable.

If your dog is not contained in a pet carrier and is not trained to stay in the back seat of your SUV it could present a driving hazard. We carry vehicle pet barriers that can be adjusted to fit most SUVs and will keep your dog from getting into the front seat of your vehicle. Front seat pet barriers by PetShield are made out of tubular steel and we carry others that are made of wire mesh and soft fabric mesh.

If you like to travel by bicycle with your pet we carry pet bicycle trailers, and dog joggers which are sometimes referred to as pet strollers, and pet bicycle baskets.

And what about pet carriers for birds? We offer a good selection of travel bird cages. Some are collapsible for easy stowing when not in use. Others are Crystal Shuttle bird travel carriers made with acrylic.