Precision Pet by Petmate Soft Side Play Yd Large

I don't usually write reviews, but felt this product was so great, I had to say something about it. I drove cross country this past summer with my cat who is semi-feral. She isn't aggressive, but she doesn't know how to interact with people. I've had her since June 2005 and she's made great progress, but she still won't let me near her and she hides under the bed all day and night. She comes out when I'm sleeping, not in the room, or not home. I had to enlist my next door neighbor to help me catch her whenever I had to take her to the vet. This cat is fast and will literally run up walls to avoid us.I had to figure out a way to let her out of the small crate she would be traveling in while in the car, but something that would keep her enclosed and unable to dart under the hotel beds, because I knew if that happened, I'd never catch her again. I came across this product on Amazon and after much research, decided this was the "cage" that I needed. The product worked without a hitch. It took up little room in my car when folded which was good because my car was literally packed to the top. Once I got to each hotel, I first brought in my cat in her crate, this play yard, and all of my cat's accessories. The play yard went up first. It was so easy. I then put a small litter box, my cat's food and water, some treats, and the small crate with her in it into the play yard. I zipped the top on the play yard and then opened one of the zippered doors so that I could open the small crate door and take it off. She stayed in the crate until I re-zippered the door and was away from the play yard. My cat had plenty of room to stretch and walk around. I was very comfortable then going to get the rest of my luggage knowing that she was safe and secure. She was a little freaked out the first night because she had never been in an enclosed space like this before. She was literally bouncing off the sides trying to find a weak spot to get out and under the bed. The play yard held beautifully. Thankfully, she settled down for the next three nights.Every morning, I guided her back in the small crate if she wasn't already in it, and I put the crate door back on and took her out of the play yard. I have no idea what she did each night, but she managed to get litter everywhere. She also managed to get some of her water mixed in with the litter so the play yard was a mess. This play yard cleaned up quickly and easily. I was able to pull up the floor and let the litter gently go into a trash bag. I used clorox wipes to wipe it down and disinfect it. I then folded it back up and put everything back in the car for another day of driving.Once I got to my new home, I set up the play yard in my bedroom and took the door off her crate and rolled up the door on the play yard. Despite the fact we were in a new home with no furniture, she adapted wonderfully. I used the play yard until my furniture arrived a couple of weeks later.I know some other reviews complained that the velco bottom was a weak spot and I can see how some animals who are good diggers could get out, but I had so much in the play yard, there was no way my cat could have pulled it back (and she probably wouldn't have tried even if she could have). And as I mentioned above, the ability to pull out the bottom was a great benefit to me when cleaning it. For the reasons mentioned above, I highly recommend this product.

I bought this for my cat as a home away from home because he was going to stay with friends while I went gallivanting across the country. I got it a few days before I left and set it up in my house- it went together nicely with no assistance from instructions (like most manufactured items like this they smell of chemicals and need airing out anyway). He took to it right away. I unzipped the two flap doors on it and he'd go in and out as he pleased.It folds fairly easily and slides right into its zippered and handled sleeve. The mesh "roof" zips on and off like a dream. I was not terribly impressed with the velcro attached bottom but due to the other reviews I was prepared for that. I didn't have any problems with it though- both times it was set up it was on a hard floor and my cat never figured out that it detatches. I also believe my friends who watched him were grateful for the ease of detaching the flooring because of some other incident I will reference now.My cat hated being zipped up in the kennel. My friends thought he might feel more secure. Wrong-o. He apparently tore through the thing knocking over his water, litter box & even his bed. This is a cat thing so no fault to the kennel. It was a true test of its durability though- no rips holes or tears from his burst of madness (and he didn't escape). My friends also appreciated the ease of clean up with the detachable flooring.Also I will note my 8lb cat has even been on top of this kennel while set up and much to my happiness it did not collapse under his weight or even threaten to.I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. In fact I'm going to also recommend this to those with rabbits and guinea pigs (even rats!) as I think this would be an excellent playpen indoors or out for them and even has a grommeted hole for a water bottle (but not a good permanent home for chewers or escape artists).

This is my second one. I foster and decided to make a kitten condo by taping the two together. One for litter box and food, and one for toys. One is plenty big enough for kittens though. Highly recommend. First has held up very well—even when my grown cats jumps on it and sleeps on it.

While a little tricky to fold back up and use the packing strap, this travel pen / kennel has been exactly what we needed!My greatest concern when ordering was the relative size for what we needed. I've included a picture to give reference for dog owners. This play pen provides plenty of room for a large dog bed on one side and a full size piddle pad on the other. Our three month old French Bulldog loves this little retreat where he spends the night plus anytime we leave him alone during the day. Plenty of visibility for him to see what's going on given the screens on every panel.Another great feature is the removable floor and screen top. We can easily take this outdoors for a safe place in an unfenced yard and then replace the floor when indoors to protect our floor.Durability has been impressive, withstanding rambunctious puppy "zoomies" that he does even within this pen. His constant teething and chewing hasn't resulted in and problematic damage either. Even the jumping up and scratching to let us know he wants out hasn't damaged the screens.

This kennel seemed amazing but I am thinking there was a flaw in the stitching. After less than a month a mini dachshund has managed to push his nose through the seam and escape. Also he was able to push through the zippered door which must have had a flaw. I would very much love to send this back for replacement if that is possible, but I can’t seem to find a link to do this. Can you please help?

Love it, but don't let the cat jump on it after it's set up, they can bend the frame a bit. Other than that, everybody loves it, the dogs and the cats, material is pretty nice and it folds down beautifully. The bottom panel is Velcro and it keeps it's shape well even with a puppy destructively pawing at it. Gonna use it for camping so pup doesn't destroy the tent. I use it as a larger portable crate as well as a play area.

Rarely do you find a product that is exactly as advertised and it works exactly as you want. This product folds flat and is perfect for your pet on road trips. We also use it at home for our cat's hang out. He likes having it closed when he sleeps so that none of the other animals or kids can bother him.I reccomend getting the largest size so your pet feels like it has room to relax. It is lightly built so dont stack anything on it or the frame will bend.

For this type of "playpen", the Precision is quite well-made. The bottom velcro attaches by velcro, so is easy to assemble, and the zip top actually zips together well - not that common for circular zips. The case is a bonus. I foster kittens, so this size is great for several larger kittens, and the zip top allows them to be separate and protected even when together with other animals. I didn't give 5 stars because of the slight smell of product coating or insect repellant - can't tell what it is - and made in China, not Canada. The smell is dispersing with a wash down and airing.

Great price, very well built! We bought this for our three cats, after seeing it at a local pet store for at least 50% more.I would have given it 5 stars had the removable bottom had a zipper, rather than just velcro.