Hi, This is response to Karla who asked about a soft sided animal carrier with mesh. I use one for my elderly ferret, Slinky, every time I travel. I sneak him into restaurants all the time, as I will not leave him in a hot vehicle. It is similar to a duffle bag with mesh sides and front. The top zips and one end also zips. It has a little support on the bottom. This has worked great for me taking Slinky on trips in a vehicle. Have never tried it on a plane. Slinky is the type to settle down and go to sleep on a trip and is usually good when I take him into a restaurant. A younger ferret may scratch to get out and ruin the fabric. I purchased my bag from the Ferret Association of CT, but it was the last one they had and don't know where they got them. He can stay on my lap on a trip, and I take him out to feed him and let him use a litter box I bring along. He is more comfortable than in the pet taxi. Moxie -- * Page me online through my Personal Communication Center: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/949746 (go there and try it!) or, * Send me E-mail Express directly to my computer screen [log in to unmask] For downloading ICQ at http://www.icq.com/ [Posted in FML issue 2378]