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Nancy1999 · 09-01-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by imdll

Hehe, I like the way you think. I tried that line of reasoning but by the time I'm done (does that actually every happen?) I'll probably end up with both. They are both so dang cute!

I know, I can tell you from experience that's what happens to me.

Oh, I see your previous post finally posted, and I just want to tell you suede is not that hard to keep clean, a suede brush, which is just a wire brush, is usually all you would need for large areas, and for small areas a pencil eraser is all you would need. You don't want to use water to clean suede, and oil also will stain, so spots should be cleaned with a pencil eraser.

Buster Brown · 09-01-2011, 12:06 PM

No Problem. Buster is a Porkie right now at 9 pounds we are on a diet to get him back to 6 pounds. He uses the small I looked into the medium but it was so big I figured he would slide all over. The small fits under the airline seats of most carriers. I did have to turn it on it's side for Southwest Airlines as they have a really low clearance. It is really sturdy for the most part which I really liked as I did not want Buster to get banged around which I worry about with the softer sided carriers. The top did get crushed down but that was because I was using it as a platform to rest Buster on during car trips when I was the passenger and I was also leaning on it which I did not realize. I am more careful with the top of the replacement. I use it even for running errands and visiting because you can zip the flap down they can look out but still be secure. I agree it is nice for them to have a place other than someone's lap while visiting. The carrier is a little clunky and heavy more so with Buster's extra weight, but that is what protects Buster which is my 1st priority. I have tried out many different carriers soft sided, pouches, etc and this is my favorite. I have washable piddle pads so I put one down on the bottom and the blanket over that for extra padding and leak protection. It really is Buster's safe place. He has a fur friend that gets a little rambunctious when they are playing tag/chase. He will get her to chase him and he will run to his carrier and jump in where she can't get him it is hilarious. If you go to my profile page you can see Buster in his red skull case on the far right top row. I saw you ordered the Baby Doe I went with the same thinking of Monkey's for Boys and Doe's for girls when I got Buster's. I had such a hard time deciding myself as I also liked the black & purple carrier with wings on it but stopped myself. I really like all of Pet Fly's carriers and I even use the new Puppy pouch Welcome To Pet Fly's - Trendy, Edgy, Airline approved pet carriers for traveling in style, comfort and safety on board a plane, train, automobile or just hanging out with you. but it is a little high/tall so Buster must hang over the side to lookout or it is right at his throat so I put pads in to boost him up. Whew I will stop my long post now!!!

imdll · 09-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Well, I went from looking for a carrier to purchasing one in what. . . 24hrs? Actually I have been looking for a while but I didn't post here until yesterday. Now the wait is on! I'm hopeful our new Pet Flys carrier will be our favourite too.

Lu is 1 1/2 years old but I have only had her for about 4 months. She came with a black Sherpa Classic carrier, I purchased a Sleepypod Mini in pink (found it for $40 and it is adorable), just got her a size 2 Buddy Belt and leash set in the Mandarin color, just ordered the Pet Flys Baby Doe in the mini size and I'm already looking to see what else I can pick up for her. Oh this is not good, not good at all!

I knew when I got Lu that she would be spoiled. I have considered her my midlife crisis, empty nest baby, but this could very quickly spiral out of control! She's so darn cute and I don't have anyone else at my house to spoil. Well that's not entirely the case, Zoe and Kai get pretty spoiled too. I am waiting on a Buddy Belt set for Zoe to arrive. Zoe and Kai do get spoiled but it’s not quite the same, they don’t need carriers or special this or that.

TresCutePiggies · 09-01-2011, 02:36 PM

I think the mini is the perfect size for your little one.

I think the smallest carrier your dog comfortably fits in is usually the best idea.

I will say I have giant beasts (10 and 12 lbs), and we have the size medium Uncle Monkey. It had to be turned onto its side to fit under airplane seats, which I hated. My absolute favorite bag for air travel now is the size medium Sherpas. Go figure it's the cheapest and lightest weight of all their carriers too.

The weight of the carrier is probably more noticeable when your pups are much heavier like mine are. Since you are getting the mini, I don't think you'll have the issues with seat clearance on airplanes though.

Here is a picture of Lane, 10 lbs, in the size medium Uncle Monkey.
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Just for fun...can you spy Rory's nose? She was wondering what the hold up was waiting to go through security.

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Buster Brown · 09-01-2011, 02:42 PM

LOL loved the little nose poking through. She looks adorable and like a Princess in her carrier.

Buster Brown · 09-01-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imdll

Well, I went from looking for a carrier to purchasing one in what. . . 24hrs? Actually I have been looking for a while but I didn't post here until yesterday. Now the wait is on! I'm hopeful our new Pet Flys carrier will be our favourite too.

Lu is 1 1/2 years old but I have only had her for about 4 months. She came with a black Sherpa Classic carrier, I purchased a Sleepypod Mini in pink (found it for $40 and it is adorable), just got her a size 2 Buddy Belt and leash set in the Mandarin color, just ordered the Pet Flys Baby Doe in the mini size and I'm already looking to see what else I can pick up for her. Oh this is not good, not good at all!

I knew when I got Lu that she would be spoiled. I have considered her my midlife crisis, empty nest baby, but this could very quickly spiral out of control! She's so darn cute and I don't have anyone else at my house to spoil. Well that's not entirely the case, Zoe and Kai get pretty spoiled too. I am waiting on a Buddy Belt set for Zoe to arrive. Zoe and Kai do get spoiled but it’s not quite the same, they don’t need carriers or special this or that.

I know exactly what you mean. Buster is my midlife crisis baby too. Who needs Prozac when you have a Yorkie. I must say though I am thinking of joining a 12 step program for my shopping addiction for Dog toys, carriers, blankets, beds etc. There are sooo many cute thing out there. Luckily Buster is a boy because all those adorable girl clothes have me drooling! I love the Buddy Belts Buster has a black one, a silver one, and a Dogzilla set (Green Reptile) They are the only harnesses where his ears do not go down when I put it on.

imdll · 09-01-2011, 03:31 PM

Oh man, I love the nose poking out! Too cute!
Hmmm a 12 step program for shopping adiction is starting to sound about right. I'm a sucker for harnesses, collars and beds etc. but pretty cautious with the clothing items. I can only go so frufru or members of my family would completely freak! (Husband and family are died in the wool cowboys. Real cowboys not the sparkly flashy stuff you see in some western stores.) Lu does have some cute stuff and has to have sweaters, hoodies and jackets because she just simply gets cold easily but I do try not to completely over frill her. I try to walk a ballance of cute without going over the top. A rather tricky line with a tiny little female.

Wrenee4 · 09-01-2011, 07:04 PM

We have the mini Monkey and Keegan who is 3.3 lbs fits in it just perfect! It is super cute and gets rave reviews whenever we use it

Everyone loves it

I have a Small paw one that is by far not as cute and it is a bit large for him. We are a multi size furfamily

imdll · 09-01-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

We have the mini Monkey and Keegan who is 3.3 lbs fits in it just perfect! It is super cute and gets rave reviews whenever we use it

Everyone loves it

I have a Small paw one that is by far not as cute and it is a bit large for him. We are a multi size furfamily

That is good to know. After reading and asking questions and measuring different things at least a million times I was relatively confident that the mini was the right way to go but I am happy to hear from someone with a little one that is the same size and how the mini fits your dog. I have an overnight bag that is the same dimensions as the small Pet Flys and I put poor Lu in there several times when I was questioning sizes. She mostly curls up when she sleeps and so the extra space of the small seemed pretty huge. I had considered the possibility of the small because I wondered about stretch out room but I think the mini will still provide enough of that as well. Poor Lu, I found a box about the size of a mini and put a blanket in there and tried her in there several times too. She’s so patient! Hopefully all the fuss will turn out to be worth it and she will love her new carrier.

It definitely seems like some of the designs are maybe a little nicer than others but I suppose it is a matter of one's taste and so they have different ones to try to cover several bases. I just ordered the Baby Doe but I suspect there might still be an Uncle Monkey mini in my future. Both designs are so cute and I had a terrible time trying to decide which one I wanted to order. The decider ended up being my lack of patience and not wanting to wait for an Uncle Monkey mini to get back in stock and the fact that I found a Baby Doe mini for a crazy good price.

I’m so excited for my new carrier to come! It’s going to be a loooong wait!

imdll · 09-01-2011, 08:22 PM

Ok, ummm question. Why is the part of my message above that says "small pet" in green and a link? Not a big deal, just curious as I didn't do anything other than just write a message, so I wondered how the link thing got there.

Nancy1999 · 09-01-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imdll

Ok, ummm question. Why is the part of my message above that says "small pet" in green and a link? Not a big deal, just curious as I didn't do anything other than just write a message, so I wondered how the link thing got there.

I asked admin about that once, I can't remember the exact answer, but it had something to do with being new. Do you still see the green and link? I can't see, it, but didn't know if different people were seeing different things. I had to take a "screen shot" to make admin understand what I meant.

imdll · 09-02-2011, 08:34 AM

No the link thing isn't there anymore. I noticed it on someone else's post too but that link is gone now as well. At first when I saw it on the other person's post I thought maybe they had intentionally linked to something but then when I clicked it I just went back to a list of foums on here. I clicked mine too and it did the same thing. Kind of intereting for there to be random links like that and for them to disappear but they seem to be harmless enough and so I'm not concerned. Just wondered.

Nancy1999 · 09-02-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imdll

No the link thing isn't there anymore. I noticed it on someone else's post too but that link is gone now as well. At first when I saw it on the other person's post I thought maybe they had intentionally linked to something but then when I clicked it I just went back to a list of foums on here. I clicked mine too and it did the same thing. Kind of intereting for there to be random links like that and for them to disappear but they seem to be harmless enough and so I'm not concerned. Just wondered.

It has something to do with new members and pop up ads, but it should go away, as you post more.

Valenie · 09-02-2011, 10:12 AM

OMG the little dear is soooo cute!!!

imdll · 09-26-2011, 01:37 PM

AHHHHH!!!!! I'm so excited! My husband called a little while ago and said the Pet Flys Baby Doe carrier came in today! I can hardly wait until he gets home so I can see it and try Lu in her new carrier!

09-01-2011, 12:06 PM	#17
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	No Problem. Buster is a Porkie right now at 9 pounds we are on a diet to get him back to 6 pounds. He uses the small I looked into the medium but it was so big I figured he would slide all over. The small fits under the airline seats of most carriers. I did have to turn it on it's side for Southwest Airlines as they have a really low clearance. It is really sturdy for the most part which I really liked as I did not want Buster to get banged around which I worry about with the softer sided carriers. The top did get crushed down but that was because I was using it as a platform to rest Buster on during car trips when I was the passenger and I was also leaning on it which I did not realize. I am more careful with the top of the replacement. I use it even for running errands and visiting because you can zip the flap down they can look out but still be secure. I agree it is nice for them to have a place other than someone's lap while visiting. The carrier is a little clunky and heavy more so with Buster's extra weight, but that is what protects Buster which is my 1st priority. I have tried out many different carriers soft sided, pouches, etc and this is my favorite. I have washable piddle pads so I put one down on the bottom and the blanket over that for extra padding and leak protection. It really is Buster's safe place. He has a fur friend that gets a little rambunctious when they are playing tag/chase. He will get her to chase him and he will run to his carrier and jump in where she can't get him it is hilarious. If you go to my profile page you can see Buster in his red skull case on the far right top row. I saw you ordered the Baby Doe I went with the same thinking of Monkey's for Boys and Doe's for girls when I got Buster's. I had such a hard time deciding myself as I also liked the black & purple carrier with wings on it but stopped myself. I really like all of Pet Fly's carriers and I even use the new Puppy pouch Welcome To Pet Fly's - Trendy, Edgy, Airline approved pet carriers for traveling in style, comfort and safety on board a plane, train, automobile or just hanging out with you. but it is a little high/tall so Buster must hang over the side to lookout or it is right at his throat so I put pads in to boost him up. Whew I will stop my long post now!!! __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-01-2011, 02:36 PM	#19
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I think the mini is the perfect size for your little one. I think the smallest carrier your dog comfortably fits in is usually the best idea. I will say I have giant beasts (10 and 12 lbs), and we have the size medium Uncle Monkey. It had to be turned onto its side to fit under airplane seats, which I hated. My absolute favorite bag for air travel now is the size medium Sherpas. Go figure it's the cheapest and lightest weight of all their carriers too. The weight of the carrier is probably more noticeable when your pups are much heavier like mine are. Since you are getting the mini, I don't think you'll have the issues with seat clearance on airplanes though. Here is a picture of Lane, 10 lbs, in the size medium Uncle Monkey. 224225_830185724119_12808459_39933789_117261_n.jpg Just for fun...can you spy Rory's nose? She was wondering what the hold up was waiting to go through security. 228559_830185759049_12808459_39933791_1916412_n.jpg __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here. Last edited by TresCutePiggies; 09-01-2011 at 02:39 PM.

09-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#20
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	LOL loved the little nose poking through. She looks adorable and like a Princess in her carrier. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

09-01-2011, 07:04 PM	#23
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	We have the mini Monkey and Keegan who is 3.3 lbs fits in it just perfect! It is super cute and gets rave reviews whenever we use it Everyone loves it I have a Small paw one that is by far not as cute and it is a bit large for him. We are a multi size furfamily __________________ ~Wendy~

09-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#27
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	No the link thing isn't there anymore. I noticed it on someone else's post too but that link is gone now as well. At first when I saw it on the other person's post I thought maybe they had intentionally linked to something but then when I clicked it I just went back to a list of foums on here. I clicked mine too and it did the same thing. Kind of intereting for there to be random links like that and for them to disappear but they seem to be harmless enough and so I'm not concerned. Just wondered. Last edited by imdll; 09-02-2011 at 08:35 AM.

09-01-2011, 01:16 PM	#18
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Well, I went from looking for a carrier to purchasing one in what. . . 24hrs? Actually I have been looking for a while but I didn't post here until yesterday. Now the wait is on! I'm hopeful our new Pet Flys carrier will be our favourite too. Lu is 1 1/2 years old but I have only had her for about 4 months. She came with a black Sherpa Classic carrier, I purchased a Sleepypod Mini in pink (found it for $40 and it is adorable), just got her a size 2 Buddy Belt and leash set in the Mandarin color, just ordered the Pet Flys Baby Doe in the mini size and I'm already looking to see what else I can pick up for her. Oh this is not good, not good at all! I knew when I got Lu that she would be spoiled. I have considered her my midlife crisis, empty nest baby, but this could very quickly spiral out of control! She's so darn cute and I don't have anyone else at my house to spoil. Well that's not entirely the case, Zoe and Kai get pretty spoiled too. I am waiting on a Buddy Belt set for Zoe to arrive. Zoe and Kai do get spoiled but it’s not quite the same, they don’t need carriers or special this or that.

09-01-2011, 03:31 PM	#22
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Oh man, I love the nose poking out! Too cute! Hmmm a 12 step program for shopping adiction is starting to sound about right. I'm a sucker for harnesses, collars and beds etc. but pretty cautious with the clothing items. I can only go so frufru or members of my family would completely freak! (Husband and family are died in the wool cowboys. Real cowboys not the sparkly flashy stuff you see in some western stores.) Lu does have some cute stuff and has to have sweaters, hoodies and jackets because she just simply gets cold easily but I do try not to completely over frill her. I try to walk a ballance of cute without going over the top. A rather tricky line with a tiny little female.

09-01-2011, 08:22 PM	#25
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Ok, ummm question. Why is the part of my message above that says "small pet" in green and a link? Not a big deal, just curious as I didn't do anything other than just write a message, so I wondered how the link thing got there.

09-02-2011, 10:12 AM	#29
Valenie Owned by Bella & Tibbs Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Loyall KY USA Posts: 2,252 Blog Entries: 15	OMG the little dear is soooo cute!!! __________________ XOXO Valenie LOVING Mommy to Tibbers Bella and my son Adam!

09-26-2011, 01:37 PM	#30
imdll Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 129	Yay! . . . It"s here. . . It's here. . . It's here!!! AHHHHH!!!!! I'm so excited! My husband called a little while ago and said the Pet Flys Baby Doe carrier came in today! I can hardly wait until he gets home so I can see it and try Lu in her new carrier!