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Ah, that makes more sense. Yes, I didn't intend to actually move it after it was set up for overnight. I've got a hard-sided cat carrier for that. 
That's what my testing is for. I'm an overly protective momma who if there is any concern at all that it won't work out, then we go back to our old standard plan. If it does, well it will save packing 2 tubs into the car (or 4 when I have 2 hedgehogs). With a hedgehog that doesn't dig, I don't have any concerns yet. We tried a little time in it last night and Rose was pretty disinterested in the adventure. She looked around, found her mealies, her wheel and promptly climbed under her sleeping blanket to nap. With Rose's personality this was as I expected. I took her out after 15 minutes. We will continue our testing until I'm certain she is going to be safe. Else we pack tubs to Milwaukee.Nancy said:I would try these out well before the shows. Don't want any escapees at the show.![]()
He hasn't stayed overnight (will be tonight to see how he reacts) but he'd been in it for a few hours. He just explored a bit and dove straight under the liner and fell asleep.LG, has your little one spent time over night in it yet? Wondering how he reacted.
One funny thing about mine... it has seat belt loops. I can't imagine putting a dog in this thing.
You could always keep her in the bathtub in the motel so even if there is an escape, she couldn't go far. A blanket in the bottom of the tub and taking a small space heater to use would ensure not only is she safe but warm.Kalandra said:That's what my testing is for. I'm an overly protective momma who if there is any concern at all that it won't work out, then we go back to our old standard plan. If it does, well it will save packing 2 tubs into the car (or 4 when I have 2 hedgehogs). With a hedgehog that doesn't dig, I don't have any concerns yet. We tried a little time in it last night and Rose was pretty disinterested in the adventure. She looked around, found her mealies, her wheel and promptly climbed under her sleeping blanket to nap. With Rose's personality this was as I expected. I took her out after 15 minutes. We will continue our testing until I'm certain she is going to be safe. Else we pack tubs to Milwaukee.Nancy said:I would try these out well before the shows. Don't want any escapees at the show.![]()
LG, has your little one spent time over night in it yet? Wondering how he reacted.
One funny thing about mine... it has seat belt loops. I can't imagine putting a dog in this thing.
That was exactly what was I trying to say. It's solid when it's on the floor or on something, but when you go to big pick it up there's no stability. Even for my dog, this isn't how I transport her. This is just her "den" (my dog has issues and cannot sleep in an open space, lol). Anyway, my point is that I wouldn't be comfortable using it because the water/food can spill or the wheel can tip over. But hey, that's just my opinion and if it works for you, then that is awesome and I'm glad ou found something useful!r_k_chic47 said:I know you weren't asking me for my opinion, but I'd like to post it here. If you were to carry this, with all accessories and inky in it, since the floor isn't solid, everything would fall over. Now, if you were only using this after you had set it up somewhere you were staying, and not as a travel carrier to carry around, then you wouldn't have any problems. I think that's what intheend was trying to say about the bottom not being solid, but I could be wrong.LizardGirl said:I will be very interested to see what Rose thinks of it as well- I'll post what Inky thinks, too.
Intheend, do you mean it's not solid, as in bendable? Yes, it's got the polyester bottom. However, when placed on a solid surface, technically it would be solid. Might I ask your opinion as to why this type of floor would be a problem? Trying to see all sides here.![]()
I'd use a water dish. I've found that certain dishes are harder to topple, my little guy isn't able to topple this dish:sugar said:Okay, so i think this is a really cool idea. Since I have only had my hedgie for not quite a month i already want to move her into something bigger. What is anyone's opinion on using this as a permanent home. I mean the only issue I think would be the water bottle. I guess you would have to use a dish? Is there anyway to secure a water bottle to the inside?