Mr. Peanut’s Rhodium Mini Series Airline Compliant Pet Carrier, Check Sizing, Appropriate for Small Pets Only

Price: $54.00 - $49.00
(as of Jan 09, 2024 04:43:40 UTC – Details)

Product Description

Mr. Peanut’s Rhodium Series Mini Soft Sided Pet Carrier, 18LX12WX9″H Luxury Travel Tote with Premium Self Locking Zippers & Plush Faux Fleece Bedding with a Sturdy Plywood Base

What’s the Difference?

I enjoy when buyers ask me this question. Having designed and sold multi thousands of pet carriers and hearing every issue and concern I can answer this here as best I can. I know its hard when shopping online. All of the pet carriers you see look similar and its hard to compare materials, features and the “look and feel” as one can easily do in person, but here is my summary of what to look for in a pet carrier and what is most important to know or ask, so look for these key features in all brands and compare –

Zippers – These are one of my pet peeves as the zipper quality can turn a fantastic carrier into a loser very fast. When the zipper breaks at the airport or even in your car your carrier of choice becomes basically worthless. Make sure the brand you are looking at includes hi quality zippers from a reputable zipper brand. My totes are all designed with only premium brand zippers, and I improve and upgrade them often as new and better versions come along including the automatic self locking zippers which cannot be opened from inside that are used on this tote. Its much better than the old style clasps.What Are Self Locking Zippers and Why Do I Want Them? – About 18 months ago I switched my entire line up of carriers to self locking zippers. Self locking zippers are zippers which are designed in a way that they cannot be pushed open from the inside of the bag. I switched the entire line from the older style locking clasps as I found over a long period of time that the clasps in both metal and plastic were fragile and not durable. The self locking zippers remove the need for clasps, and actually results in a much safer tote for pets, and users overwhelmingly prefer them as they do not have to rely on using the small unreliable clasps. The old style clasps simply do not meet my standards. I always focus firstly on pet safety and comfort, and the reason I switched all of the models to self locking zippers is exactly for that reason.Carrier Structure – Soft Sided Pet Carriers by definition are frameless and are mostly only supported by thin steel wire running along the edges and sides of the tote. Keep in mind when you look over images in a listing on any product those will be taken to show off the product in the best possible way, and are often edited to improve the look of the product image. It is very hard to see differences in materials and structure in a product image, but all of my totes are designed with a very strong waterproof nylon material that is also used in the manufacture of military grade parachutes. The materials used help to avoid the sagging, wrinkled look and give the totes additional structure. Pet Safety & Comfort – Lastly, but the most important feature. The pet tote you choose should have locking zippers and very strong mesh. They should have a leash tether to insure your pet can be secured while stressed during travels. They should have well designed and secure carrying straps. They should have a comfortable bedding pad. All of Mr. Peanut’s tote designs include all of these and more. I also add a thick and plush faux fleece pad with a 1/4″ plywood base for your pet’s comfort and to give a strong, stable base to keep the tote from “sinking” under the weight of your pet.

I am constantly updating and improving all of the various tote series with each successive generation. I am never satisfied so I am always improving features of each model with each production run. All of my totes are hand sewn to my specifications by contracted factories. Mr. Peanut’s is a USA based, family run business located in Henderson, Nevada and a proud sponsor of the Pay a Shelter Pet Forward program.

Regards,

Michael @ Mr. Peanut’s

Many Copy the Design, None Copy the Quality

Mr. Peanut’s Rhodium Series Pet Carrier Features:

Premium Brand Automatic Self Locking Zippers (Cannot be Opened from Inside)Weighs only 2.2lbsFabric Privacy Cover with Zippered PulleyZippered Pocket for Storing Treats, Papers, Meds and Other Essentials Removable Faux Fleece Pet Bed with 1/4″ Plywood Base Insert for Additional Support (Recommended Hand Wash or Dry Clean)Luggage Strap, Leash Tether, and Name Tag Holder IncludedSafety Seat Belt AttachmentThick Metal Strap Connectors for Extra SafetyMr. Peanut’s Cool Logo Storage Pouch Included

Auto Self Locking Zippers

Featuring Premium Self Locking Zippers for long lasting durability. No more trips ruined by a broken zipper on your pet carrier. Automatic Self Locking Zippers that cannot be opened from inside the tote means never having to worry about tiny locking clasps again.

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I always recommend measuring your pet while comfortably laying down, as many pets will tend to curl up a bit. Weight alone is not a good indicator for sizing. Keep in mind airline capable carriers are limited in sizing by under seat constraints, so we want a carrier that’s comfortable but that is also under seat compliant. Interior measurements of any model will be a bit less than maximum exterior simply due to fabric and padding thicknesses. Only the smallest of small pets can fully stand with an airline capable model which is designed to accommodate an 8.5” seat height, a crouch is more typical.

The smaller Mr. Peanut’s models such as the Gold Series Mini and Rhodium Series Mini are about 14” (35.5cm) on the interior length and about 8.5-9” (23cm) of interior height. Best fitting for pets like small cats, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Maltese, etc

The standard sized models such as the Diamond, Gold, Silver, Rhodium and Platinum Series models are about 16″ (41cm) interior length and about 10” (25cm) interior height. These well fit the smaller pets of similar sizes such as medium cats, Daschunds, Terriers, small Pugs, King Charles Cavs, Poms, etc.

The larger Gold Series Big Apple sized model is about as large as one can go for airline capability. It is about an 18″ (46cm) interior length but the same height and width as the standard sized models. The exterior is about 2” (5cm) longer at 20” (51cm) exterior than most airlines will spec, but it’s built for those pets where there is simply not an option for a smaller size. The Big Apple model has been on the market for a long period of time now, literally sold worldwide, and a very popular model. I have yet to receive a review or complaint of it not being accepted by an airline. It is a good fit for pets of similar size as larger cats, medium Frenchies, Maltipoos, Corgis, Bostons, Pugs, etc.

Backpacks are a great choice for taller pets or those users who seek to take the weight off of their shoulders and free up their hands in busy airports. All of the backpack models are made to lay on their short sides for under seat use, and are padded on both bottom and sides for this. The smaller backpack models consist of the Vancouver, the Monterey, and the Malibu Series. Those smaller backpacks are best fit for smaller cats, small dog breeds such as Chihuahua, Yorkies, Bunnies, etc.

The larger backpack models consist of the Aspen and the Tahoe Series. These models well fit medium to large cats, small Bostons, Daschunds, small Pugs and similar sized breeds.

And for even larger pets where airline capability is not needed but maximum space is desired, do check out the Coronado XL Series as well as the Mr. Peanut’s Portable Pet Crate. Both are structured larger models with considerably more height and space than airline capable carriers can offer.

Loaded with Features to Make You & Your Pet More Comfortable

Comfort & Style

Beauty is skin deep – but it shines thru with the look of this tote. And even more importantly, the straps are tested to far exceed our stringent safety requirements for your pet’s safety

Waterproof and Easy To Wipe Down

Our new composite material is both durable, wrinkle free and water resistant. It is in fact so strong it is also used in the manufacture of military grade parachutes

Safe & Secure – Note the Metal Thickness

Stop wasting money on lesser carriers and purchase the one built to last, a Mr. Peanut’s

Mr. Peanut’s is a USA Based, Family Owned Business and a proud sponsor of the Pay a Shelter Pet Forward program

Plush Faux Fleece with PlyWood Base

Plush Pad Supported with Plywood Base

Please keep in mind the exterior dimensions of the tote (19″ Length x 11″ Width x 11″ Height, Best Fits Pets up to 18″ in length X 10″ in height) to determine if the tote is appropriately sized for your pet. Best for pets under 16lbs

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.5 x 12 x 9 inches; 2.7 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 02
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 18, 2022
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Mr. Peanut’s Premium Products LLC
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B1JPHFMN
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

Premium Brand Auto Self Locking Zippers for safety and eliminating the need for fragile clasps as the tote cannot be pushed open  by your pet from the inside
Wire Framed 17.5″ Length x 12″ Width x 9″ Height, (46 X 30 X 23cm), best fit for pets approximately 16″ (40.5cm) in length while comfortably laying down and Weighs only 2.7lbs (1.3kg)
Open Air Large Mesh Windows on Three Sides. Fabric Closed Cover with Zippered Pulley. Zippered Pocket for Storing Treats, Papers, Meds and Other Essentials. Padded Heavy Duty Shoulder Strap and Hand Carry Handle 
Removable Faux Fleece Pet Bed with Composite Wood Base Insert for Additional Support (Recommended Hand Wash or Dry Clean). Washable Composite Nylon Soft-Sided Pet Carrier 
Name Tag Holder, Luggage Strap, End as Well as Top Loading for Easy Pet Entry and Exit, Included Leash Tether, Safety Seat Belt Attachment, Thick Metal Strap Connectors for Extra Safety, Leak Proof Design and Materials, Mr. Peanut’s Cool Logo Storage Pouch