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    	Some of the shelters sell them.  At least I know the Nashua
    	one does.  I would check dept. stores first as the pet
    	stores could get a little expensive.
    
    	JJ
    

    Thanks for all the response.  I was able to borrow a carrier from
    a friend here at work.  I will also be checking the department stores
    to see if I can pick up an inexpensive carrier for future vet visits.
    
    Lori B.

    For future information, the Nashua Shelter, 24 Ferry Road, sells
    cardboard carriers for $5. They are free, however, when you adopt a
    cat/kitten.
    
    Mike

	Also, you can usually pick up a good carrier at a cat show for
	a really good price.  We bought ours for $18, and I've seen it
	advertised in pet stores and catalogs for $40+.

	Sandy

    My My...I spent $40 for a good carrier. Of course I needed a carrier
    in an emergency situation...so I didn't have time to shop around.
    
    Oh well... with as many cats as I have...it's used on a regular basis.
    
    Sandy

    Just got my lastest catalog from R.C. Steele and they have a new
    line of carriers for dogs and cats. Come in great colors and
    the small one (forget the measurements) sells for $11.00. They
    are airline approved and come with live animal stickers. Of course
    the more you buy the cheaper they get. Would be really great for
    any breeder when they sell a cat. I think 6 or more was like
    $7 or $8.
    
    They are look better than the ones I have seem at the shows. I
    believe these are by Vari Kennel.
    
    Barbara

    re .6
    
    Maybe if a group of us got together we could pool our order and
    get them at the lower price!  Just an idea but I feel anything to
    save a dollar ( after all..the $ you save could by your baby a new
    toy!)
    
    Lisa

    How do I order the catalog?

    I would be very interested in pooling an order for cat carriers.  I
    need two good ones.  Also I would like to be able to order that catalog
    for myself.  Would you mind posting the address?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Kim (Diane, Bonnie & Lucifer)
    

    Every couple of months or so, Caldor has a good sale on "Pet Taxis".
    They come in four sizes and I think the prices start around $9.  I have
    bought several for eithe 12 or 14 dollars ea., depending on size.  They
    come with extra screws, water bowl that attaches to door for transport,
    are airline approved and also have a live animal sticker and shipper
    receiver, feeding instructions label.  The best part is that they have
    two little compartments that close on the top that you could put a
    leash, papers, a treat or other info in.  They are a pretty blue color
    too! Made by Doskocil.
    KRSW +5
    

    I have a carrier for each of my cats.  Just in case of fire or somesuch
    happens.  They would probably panic and bolt.
    

    If anyone needs a carrier and can't get to a catshow or find one
    at Caldor's let me know and I'll pick one up for you at the shows.
    You will, however, have to get it from me somehow from either
    Braintree or MR03.
    
    re: Cardboard carriers - I generally warn people against using
    them for more than one trip.  I had a friend who lost both her
    cats when the bottom fell out of the cardboard carrier she was
    using.  She never recovered the cats.  
    
    Believe me, the cost of a plastic carrier is well worth it.
      Nancy DC

    It's a good idea to periodically check the carrier fasteners (screws,
    hinges whatever) on plastic and metal carriers.  Especially if its
    been used on an airline or somesuch where it migth get
    bounced around.
    

      The cardboard ones are not very sturdy.  You can use them a few times
    if your'e lucky, but they get weak, and all my guys can easily push one
    open.  
      I would be interested in either pooling an order, or getting a
    catalog if someone can post the address.
    
                           Denise

    Does anyone know if the Pet Taxi's that Haddeleigh House sells are
    approved for Airline use?  Someone has asked me to get them some
    at the next show.
      Nancy

    Spag's in Shrewsbury usually has a good deal on the plastic,
    medium-sized carriers...So does BJ's.
    
    

    Summit (in New Jersey) has the lowest prices on some, but not
    all supplies.  (For example, Foster and Smith has lower prices
    on coop cups...hard to keep track of all this!!!)
    
    And for any order over $50 (not hard these days to run it up well
    over $50...), there is NO CHARGE for shipping.  And  they are quick.
    
    I'll post the phone number to call for a catalogue tomorrow.  
    (But they do not have an 800 number -- no free lunch after all,
    I guess.)

    Check the addresses note, #666 for addresses and phone numbers of
    catalog companies.  Seems we have listed them all there in the past.
    
    Nancy DC, when I was traveling with the cats a lot, I found that the
    only requirements that the airlines have is that the carrier be made of
    rigid plastic, and have some sort of absorbent material on the bottom.
    
    Vari kenels and Kennel Cabs fit this description and so do most of the
    knock offs of these two brands.
    
    Jo

    re: .18
    
    For baggage (as opposed to "carry on"), a requirement for carriers
    is something like there be two latches, e.g., top and bottom.  One
    latch, that a clever cat or monkey could open, is not allowed.
    The old Kennel Cabs had only one latch, and for about $4-5, there
    now is an adaptor latch.  The new Kennel Cabs now have a latch
    like the Vari-Kennels, and both latch systems are approved.

    That is funny, the whole time that I was traveling, I was using the old
    Kennel Cab version for cargo shipment and was never questioned about
    the latch.  They did tell me one time that I MUST have a towel or other
    absorbent material in the bottom in case the cat should "leak" during
    shipment.  I always used a cat bed, but didn't realize I was adhering
    to a rule until someone brought it up.
    
    I don't even own a Vari-Kennel, unless you count the #500 that my dog
    uses as her den. :^)
    
    Jo
    

    I checked note #666 but there is no address listed for this catalog. 
    Any other leads?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Kim
    

    Address for R.C. Steele plus their telephone number will be
    posted first thing tomorrow morning. Put a note on my wallet.
    
    Sorry,  forgot this morning.
    
    Barbara

    As promised here is the address to R.C. Steele and the info on the
    cat carriers.
    
    R.C. Steele
    1989 Transit Way
    Brockport, New York  14420-0910
    
    Contico Travel Crates
    
    19 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 11 beige or blue $11.44; case of 6 $55.50
    Plastic ventilation and heavy duty metal door with twin bolt spring
    latch. Meets airline regulations. Includes water bowl and live
    animal stickers.
    
    A more deluxe version of the one above with metal grids for vent-
    ilation, special absorbent pad and water bowl. Both of these crates
    are made of co-polymer polyproplene.
    
    Same size and color $18.92 each or nest of 6 $87.00
    
    R.C.Steele's toll free number is 1-800-872-3773
    
    They also have great crate tags. One you can have your cattery/kennel
    name printed on it with your name, address, telephone number.
    Crate card holders you can print your animals name on it and any
    instructions, LIKE DON'T PET THE CAT.
    
    I have the catalog here at my desk for anyone intereted in looking
    at it IF you work in MKO1 (Merrimack, New Hampshire)
    
    Barbara

    Those cardboard carriers are useless....I used one to
    pick up my Korats when they were kittens, and they had
    it chewed to pieces and were running all over the car in 
    less than 30 minutes.
    
    They still chew cardboard boxes apart!
    
    Lynne

    I'm willing to arrange this whole crate order if you people want
    to send mail to my other account  AVENGE::1STSEC.  It won't be for
    a couple of weeks but it would be nice to have an extra hanging
    around for those unexpected newcomers/strays.
    
    Lisa Armitage

    I HAVE extra KenilCab carriers:  the smallest size, blue; and the
    next smallest  size, dusty rose.  NEW.  not even assembled yet.
    
    I also have a few extra cardboard carriers, from Angell Mem.
    from when I picked up an animal and forgot the carrier (or 
    the person who dropped off animal .ne. person who picked up,
    etc.).  They have been used once each (except for ones I put
    my spraying stud males into when cleaning their rooms, but
    those are not-to-be-desired.
    
    I will be happy to share these at cost (including shipping).
    
    	pennie   DTN 249-4093
    
    P.S. Carriers are located in Arlington; can be taken to Bedford.