Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am very, very happy with this purchase. It is one of few things I have ever bought for my pets that has been so easy to assemble and works/looks just as promised! The negative reviews really surprise me, as the product I receive functions exactly as described and appears to be VERY high quality. For what it's worth, I was not given a discount or free product or any other incentive to review other than I wanted this, I bought it, & I really could not be happier I did decide to buy in spite of some off-putting negative reviews! I'll put a pro/con summary first for those who prefer the short & sweet: PROS: - my dog is already obsessed with it - assembly was - to my shock & relief - a complete breeze - folds/unfolds very easily, locks into place sturdily - excellent height, convenient for pushing - rolls noiselessly & smoothly - very useful storage space for drinks, phone, cargo, etc. - LOTS of room for animals, could easily hold 2 small-ish dogs - very sturdy base provides support for pet, with pad on top to keep them comfy - pet area is securely enclosed with a number of possible openings to make getting them in/out easy - purple version is true to colour in product photos (photo is completely identical to what I received) CONS: - none, really - I guess inflatable rubber wheels might be better than the plastic ones, but these work just fine I purchased the purple version of this stroller mainly for use with my small (10 - 12 or so lbs. papillon, about half again as large as a chihuahua) dog, though also intending to be able to use it for my cats as well (ranging from a smaller 8-ish lbs to my Maine Coon who's about 14 lbs). I mainly wanted something that would facilitate bringing my pup along with me to places like street fairs where, being small, he usually is at risk of getting trampled underfoot unless he's carried. I could easily fit two of my papillon inside this stroller with room to spare. He has room to stand up, stretch completely out, or sit with head held high. He's a complete pansy about everything so I did not know what to expect when I put him in it, but he immediately loved the stroller and did not want to get out of it. The lower front zipper makes it easy to let him jump in himself (using the wheel-locks or holding it steady, of course): for slightly bigger dogs, the back portion unzips similarly to facilitate jumping in/out. I loved the number of openings so I could look or reach in from the "driver" side, or I can open the front up as well. Assembly was extremely easy: the instructions are clear, (mostly) intelligible, and succinct with very easy-to-understand diagrams. I'll admit I was intimidated at first when I pulled a number of wheels and axles out of the shipping container, but everything came together flawlessly. Whenever the instructions said pieces would snap together with a "click," there was indeed - to my delight & surprise - a clear, satisfying "click." Folding it back up is every bit as simple. You just pull the two release latches and down it goes! (To my amusement, my dog was still trying to get inside after I folded it up, lol!) The frame is conveniently lightweight but feels extremely sturdy, and the motion while rolling it around is completely fluid & even, with or without a wiggly pet inside. The bases both supporting where your pet sits and the small "cargo" area underneath are supported by a thick and sturdy material; usually, I find that this is some type of cardboard that eventually bends, but it feels really heavy-duty in this stroller. I mentioned earlier that my dog is a pansy... if even he feels secure & supported, you know it's sturdy! I also like that this included a decently thick padded piece so your pet rides in comfort. It's just a foam insert into a fabric sleeve, but it does the trick, and would be easily replaced by your preferred padding. The material of the stroller itself is not anything like heavy military-grade canvas, as I get the impression many reviewers seemed to expect, but then again it's definitely not trying to be. It is a strong woven plastic fabric material that is great in that it doesn't tend to absorb much moisture, making for easy cleanup. I would still not want to try rolling it through any fields of rosebushes, but I am confident it will have no problems holding up to normal wear, especially since the parts where my dog's claws will come into contact (i.e. the bottom) are thoroughly reinforced. The mesh is a rubbery, flexible material that's much stronger than a typical fabric mesh yet still allows unrestricted airflow. I tested all the snaps and zippers on my unit as well and found them to work perfectly for me. Now, my dog is well-behaved and does not try to nudge the zips open, so I can't say for certain that a determined escape artist would not be able to, but the stroller I received seems to enclose my pup securely. If you have concerns about that, there's an attached collar-clip to make sure your pet can't jump out. Personally I really like the option to leave the screen up or down so he can get pets as we roll by or he can be enclosed at my discretion. I've read other reviews which suggested pets would be able to escape supposed gaps where the handles attach to the fabric, but there are no holes so sizeable in mine. There is a small -we're talking maybe 2", and that's if you stretch it out - slit where the fabric joins the frame, but nothing that even the most enterprising cat or dog would be able to get more than a paw out of. You can see it in my photos (note: I have TINY, tiny hands, so take that into account). If you were transporting tiny yet agile ninja kittens it might be an issue, in which case the gap would not be hard to close that up, or simply to attach the included leash clip to your pet. Problem solved. It makes me feel like maybe those posting the negative reviews received products from a defective batch or something like that! Again, I really have no complaints about this product, and I'm pretty picky. I love the way it looks, feels, and moves... but more importantly, my dog absolutely loves it! I can't wait to have more places to take him as summer approaches. He loves walking, too, but this is the best compromise for bringing my canine buddy along without him getting stepped on in a crowd. I would give this product a higher rating if I could. Nothing ever seems to assemble so conveniently or work just as described without some tweaking, and yet this has done so, and even exceeded my expectations for the quality look & feel. One of the best impulse pet purchases I have made on Amazon! Edited for clarity and to add photos.