Post Published on February 19, 2010 | Last Updated on July 8, 2021 by Jenny
The folks at Sleepypod.com were kind enough to send us a Strawberry Red Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed
to test out.
A Sleepypod is a pet bed and pet carrier all-in-one. The benefit of it is that it is a bed at home and then you just zip on the sturdy mesh top to make it a carrier. So it isn’t as stressful as bringing out the pet carrier twice a year. In other words, since your pet is used to it as a bed, they welcome being placed in it to be taken to the vet.
When you get it, you simply remove the top and then leave the bed in your pet’s favorite sleeping spot in the house. If you play with them around it and for cats, especially, put catnip inside of it, then you can easily entice them to use the bed as frequently as possible. Once they use the bed for awhile and it acquires their scent, then will love it!
Charlie and Trigg Check Out The Sleepypod
We brought it to the vet on numerous occasions and received compliments and inquiries from the vet, the vet techs and other customers. Everyone loves the ingenuity behind it.
The bed itself is made of ultra-plush fabric and foam – therefore eliminating the hard plastic of other carriers. The lining is removable and can be washed!
The carrier is expensive, however, if you think of the fact that a cat lives on average 9 years, then it averages to about $16+/year. It can be buckled in the car securely with the seat belt through the top handle.
The only problem we found with the Sleepypod is that Ragdoll cats are usually more than 15 lbs., so it isn’t perfect for all cats.
We found the Sleepypod to be:
- innovative
- functional
- well-designed
- modern
- versatile
- fun
Dimensions:
- Bed and Dome – 17” x 13.5” – 4.5 lbs.
- Bed and Dome (Inside) – 15” x 11.5”
- Bed – 17” x 6.5” – 3 lbs.
Buy The Sleepypod
It comes with a padded shoulder strap, removable mesh dome top with carrying handle, machine washable and replaceable bedding, a water-resistant foam liner and instructions.
Bonus! You can purchase a low-power Warmer Pad or replacement bedding separately.
Be aware that the regular size Sleepypod does not meet airline regulations, but the mini one does. Sleepypod has come out with the Sleepypod Air In-Cabin Pet Carrier.
It has received numerous awards from animal experts, such as the Metropolitan Home Design 100, Cat Fancy’s Editor’s Choice Awards, and Pet Product New Editors’ Choice Award.
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At what age were the cats before you had to donate the carrier? And how much do your cats weigh, if you don’t mind my asking?
the weight limit on the carrier is 15 lbs. my cats were 1-2 years old and both more than 15 lbs. of course, now they are 14 lbs each because they are now only eating wet food, whereas before they were eating wet and dry food. dry food helped them pack on the lbs. so in hindsight, i could have kept it!
Sorry for a third comment, I just forgot to ask if your cats still fit inside it nowadays. I want to buy two, so it would cost 400 euros (a lot of money imo), so it would be perfect to hear from a grown ragdoll owner!
ps: Thank you for always being so kind and helpful! <3
No, but more because of the weight limit of this carrier which is 15 lbs.
Thank you! Such a shame, it is the best looking carrier i ever found, and it has a nice double function. Well, I hope they make a slightly bigger version in the future (and also add a green option for the color), if they do, that would be perfect!
Reach out to them and let them know – they are a wonderful company.
And how old were the boys in this video?
Hmmmm…I uploaded it on Feb 7, 2010 and they were born in July 2009 and August 2009, so Charlie was 7 months and Trigg was 6 months? Although they look younger than that.
Do you think it is worthy to buy it for my ragdolls, or they would outgrow it? for that price, i want a pet carrier that will last their life time. is yours the mini or the medium?
They’ll grow out of it because of the weight limit of 15 lbs. This one was the medium – it’s been donated, hence the “was”.