Cunning plan worked. (1 photo)

**ChrisH** · 04-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Because in a month or so the bungalow is going to be turned upside down whilst heating is updated I figured I should get a new carrier, one that Ebbs would be comfortable in for a longish period.
I'd read here how some cats use their carrier as a bed so I thought I would leave it out to give it a try and, as you have already guessed, it worked.

It arrived earlier this afternoon and after some time taken to put it together -it was fiddly - I put it in place. Ebbs went and had a looksee then went in the living room, a little while later I check the bedroom and there she was, one happy camper.

Thanks for the idea PT!

btw anyone thinking of buying a new carrier I thoroughly recommend this one,
http://www.hagen.com/uk/cats/addinfo...rgo_cabrio.cfm
besides being a front or top loader it has a lot of other good features. And Ebby endorses it too.

**catmandu** · 04-16-2009, 09:53 AM

UNTIL OF COURSE YOU WANT TO SAY, TAKE EBBS TO THE VET!!

AND THEN YOUR LITTLE EBBS WILL SHUN HER CARRIER AS THOUGH YOU HAD SET IT ON FIRE!!!
BUT ITS WORTH TTHE PRICE JUST TO GET THAT VERY SWEET AND NICE PHOTO OF EBBS LOOKING SO PRETTY.

SHES A DOLL!!!

**Barbara** · 04-16-2009, 09:53 AM

Ebby- being one of the most attractive cats around you of course have one of the most elegant carriers....ahm... luxury beds

**happylabs** · 04-16-2009, 10:26 AM

That is a really nice carrier. I like that it has the food and water dish on the door. Ebby is a handsome cat and the color of the carrier goes nicely with his beautiful coat.

**Medusa** · 04-16-2009, 10:36 AM

Don't ya just love it when they think they've got one over on you? I originally put a carrier out a day in advance of a vet visit because it used to be that, as soon as the cats saw a carrier, I'd hear fuzzy paws scurrying in different directions. Then I'd spend way too long trying to catch the one who was to go to the vet. When they saw that it was just sitting there unoccupied, they decided to investigate and later I saw 3 of them crammed into one carrier. Now they all love to sleep in them.

I'm glad it worked out for you, too. It makes vet visits so much more pleasant, too.

**Taz_Zoee** · 04-16-2009, 10:47 AM

I think mine don't like the carrier because it smells like the vet. Although one carrier is always open in Paizly's room. I've caught her in it once or twice (in the beginning) but not recently.
My carrier is a soft one and it also has the top and front openings. I found it online a few years ago for about $15 and I haven't been able to find one like it again.

But I agree that Ebby looks great in that carrier.

**GILL** · 04-16-2009, 11:23 AM

I love Ebby and I hope she like her new house.
We leave 3-4 out with the doors off and a nice soft towell, every one uses them and yes some times 2 or 3 at a time.
When come back from the vet the towel is changed before it carrior is left out. They all know the dryer smell, nice warm towel.

**Freckles** · 04-16-2009, 11:25 AM

In the past, I would need to tip the carrier and slide Freckles out.
I like the fact this one opens fully at the top. It looks sturdy. Is it heavier than other carriers?

**catnapper** · 04-17-2009, 10:09 AM

Looks like a great plan. My guys also hang out in their carriers if its let out... I just posted my question thinking that I can't see them wanting to lie in it for a while. Pouncer especially loves sleeping in his carrier. Which is funny because he's the one I have the hardest time getting into it when vet visit time comes