If it's in wire and you can sketch it, they can make
it!
Supplier: Hamster
Baskets
Reviewed by: Sonia Fleming
 Description:
Custom-made dog cages for cars, made to your own specifications, allowing maximum use of space
in car boot.
Made from rigid 2 inch square steel mesh panels and welded into shape, then plastic coated, and
locked together with plastic coated spring steel spirals.
 Product specification:-
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All made to measure
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Safe canine travelling
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Dual use as a kennel
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Lightweight but strong. The average
cage weighs only 12 kilos (28 lbs)
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Available in single or double size
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Adjustable and removable divisions
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Plastic coated so easy to wash
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Protects car upholstery and trim
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Folds flat for storage and transit
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Completely rattle free
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Prevents a dog rushing out as soon as
a door is opened
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Quick release system in the event of
an accident
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Holding up-and-over doors open when
needed
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Easy entry and exit for small or old
dogs
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Additional storage above the dog-pod
(battlements)
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Secure, non-spill water bowl
(optional)
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Double doors that convert into one
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Double-decker dog-pods for big
vehicles or small dogs
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Total security for fierce dogs
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Roofless dog-pod for tall dogs
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Rear door ventilation whilst car
securely locked
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Access to dogs without opening the
dog-pod
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Terrier shelf, to make more space for
large friends and let him see out (optional)
Best features:
I am delighted with my Dog-Pod. It is sturdy but not
too heavy and it does not rattle when the car is in motion. Because it is made of wire,
the dogs have light. The door is easily opened but it is not flimsy.
I have a young family so the Dog-Pod allows me to
keep the dogs safe whilst the boot is stacked with the kids' gear.
Could be improved:
The dogs sit on a wire base. The
company, however, does advise you to buy an off-cut of carpet.
Quality of production:
It is brilliant quality. It even stood up to my puppy chewing it.
Instructions:
The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Price:
Variable depending upon the size of car etc. Starts about £250 including
VAT.
Value for money:
Definitely a leader in its price range. I looked at lots of options
and this gave best value for money.
Overall rating:
Most definitely 10/10. Practical, made to my own specification and
my dogs love it.
Hamster Baskets
Aylton, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QJ, England
Phone : 01531-670-209 Fax: 01531-670-630
 About the Reviewer...
Sonia Fleming is the owner of two
chocolates Labradors - Ella and Coco .The dogs travel every day in the car so she needs comfort
and safety.
Sonia and her family live in Perthshire.
Feedback...
From Jennifer Nunnery...
I also have a Hamster Basket dog pod. I have a
medium-sized cross and a WSD. Although my Dog Pod was second-hand via D for Dog website, it was
in perfect condition. Easy to put together, rattle free, it fitted my Scenic perfectly.
Because it has special wire fasteners for each section, it mean that I was even been able to
adapt it for my new car. All that was needed was a slight reshape to the top/sides, which
my brother kindly did with a pair of heavy duty wire cutters and then filed the sharp edges
with a rasp.
When I looked at buying a double dog crate,
even new, Hamster Baskets were the best value for money. I would recommend them. 24/06/10
From Susan Tindall...
I have
owned a dog pod for five years. It has two compartments for my Lagotto and Bedlington. The
made-to-measure aspect is great. I had mine made taller than needed so my Bedlington can look
out through the window when she wants to. I can thoroughly recommend it. I particularly love
that it is rattle free, has maximum airflow and has rear escape routes in each dog's
compartment if my car is hit from behind. I use a carpet piece cut to fit and a towel for the
dogs to lie on and I know they are comfortable and safe.
Hamster Baskets, the Dog Pod makers were very helpful
and good to deal with. I don't normally go out of my way to make a review but I have made an
exception for this excellent product. 20/03/10
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