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Manufacturer: Hamster Baskets
Reviewed by Rhiannon Mulrenan

Description: Plastic-coated, lightweight and rattle free. Two doors which lock shut when let go, and can be converted into one, if required.

Features include:-

• Made to measure
• Safe canine travelling
• Prevents dogs from rushing out as soon as door is opened
• Dual use as a kennel
• Adjustable divisions and doors with self-latching catches
• Protects car upholstery and trim
• Plastic coated/washable
• Lightweight yet strong
• Quick release system in the event of an accident
• Additional storage above cage

Best features:-
Brilliant customer service. Hamster Baskets is a family business with over 30 years of experience, providing advice on measurements and dimensions. Very speedy response to enquiries. A custom-made cage was delivered within ten days.

Very easily installed, lightweight and lifted into the boot by a single female!

Worst features:-
A little 'flimsy,' as the entire front of the cage is door(s). There is no corner to keep the frame in shape. This is a minor problem, overcome by two bungee straps (They're £5 from Halfords.)

Delivery: Very well packaged for protection in transit and delivered by Securicor.

Instructions: Full instructions on measuring for cage dimensions are provided on the Hamster Baskets web site, but the company also holds records on file for most makes of car. They are able to provide two alternative styles of cage for my car boot.

Price: £195 with a removable divider and an attachment to hold door(s) open. Includes delivery.

Value for Money: Good.

Overall rating: 9.5 out of 10

The Reviewer
Rhiannon Mulrenan (31) is a dog training instructor with Findon Downs DTC in West Sussex. She competes in Obedience and does a little agility as well as  demonstration events for her club.

She competes at Starter and Novice level with her NCDL dog Failey (Techno Trousers) who is 5 1/2 years old. Her old girl Mungo, aged 15, is in poor health and is a typical grumpy old lady. In February Rhiannon adopted Rose (Rosie Future of Valgray) who is a challenge! She is now eight months old and besotted with Failey.

During the day Rhiannon is a Systems Developer (IT) for an insurance company. She lives in Worthing, West Sussex and drives a Renault Megane Scenic. Rhiannon was the first customer to order a car cage by email as a result of the advert in Agilitynet.

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