Abstract: A pet carrier for transporting an animal includes a floor panel having a substantially rigid bottom, a pair of side panels each having a lower edge and an upper portion, the lower edges of each side panel attached to opposite ends of the floor panel, and an arcuate top panel having a pair of oppositely located lateral edges, a pair of oppositely located ends, and an inner surface, the ends being fixedly attached to the floor panel and the lateral edges being releasably attached to the side panels. At least two arches are detachably engaged to the top panel inner surface and spaced above the floor panel, the arches being formed from a resiliently planar material and bent to conform with the arcuate top panel. An inflexible bar is positioned along an apex of the top panel inner surface for providing longitudinal stability to the carrier.

Abstract: A pet carrier having series of interconnected panels and removable stiffening members forming a flexible pet enclosure that can be carried by a pet owner or secured in a vehicle for transport. As the support members are semi-rigid, the roof of the enclosure may be resiliently deformed as needed, such as for placing the carrier under a passenger airline seat. Removal of the support members allows a user to collapse the pet carrier to a substantially flat configuration. The pet carrier may be carried by a pet owner via a six-point shoulder strap system that is capable of levelling the carrier during use. The pet carrier also has several openings to provide ventilation and a compartment that communicates with the inside of the carrier for inserting an air conditioning pad.