rosiebeanie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 My boy is due to go in for TPLO surgery soon and am trying to source a very large crate to keep him confined after the event. Wondering if anybody has a secondhand crate for sale. As you can imagine, the cost of the surgery is massive and thought maybe someone has one sitting around in their garage they might be happy to sell. Looking for a 48" size. Thanks! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 If you can't find one second hand, I got my XXXL from www.topbuy.com.au Paid about $80 for the crate and $20 postage to where I am for it. (It was on sale though, I think that crate is about $100 normally) That's up to a third of the price of pet stores here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D & D Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 You don't say where you are :rolleyes: I bought two of these http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Lightwe...79cm-p14756.htm I think they're the ones Minxy is talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Ah yup, that is. Mine was a wire one though, but from the same place. Their soft crates are such a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiebeanie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I'm in Melbourne, sorry. Thanks for the suggestions Minxy and itsmeg. Had a look, they only have the smaller wire type cage available at present. The soft crate would not be suitable. Will keep looking. Have my eye on one with castors, which might be suitable. Only thing is that the base is wire, which would be uncomfortable, but could try and find a good thick bed that might fit. Thankyou guys! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Why isn't a soft crate suitable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiebeanie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 I feel they are too closed in for my liking. At least with a cage he could see us? I don't know, just my way of thinking. Could be horribly wrong! (Wouldn't be the first time) lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have a 122cm wire crate I am thinking of selling if you are interested. I would have to measure it and get the other measurements. I am outside of Melbourne though, i live near Mansfield. I do travel regularly to Benalla or Wangarratta if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have a 122cm wire crate I am thinking of selling if you are interested. I would have to measure it and get the other measurements. I am outside of Melbourne though, i live near Mansfield. I do travel regularly to Benalla or Wangarratta if that helps. I'm assuming that's the length of it? If so, it's probably 83cm tall and 74cm wide as that's what mine is (122cm length) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yes its 122cm long. My girl is 73cm tall and fits in it comfortably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_meg Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Another option is to buy two wire compost bin packs from bunnings. They are made of 4 wire panels the same as you'd get on a wire crate. they come with connectors to make up the 'crate' and you can buy additional zipties to make it more secure. you make it 2 panels by one panel and 2 panels on top. I use it at shows and its a lot cheaper and easier to transport. mine cost about $50. They fit my borzoi so should fit most giant breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiebeanie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 That's a very interesting idea Meg! Do you have an ingenious idea for the door opening to allow for potty breaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Meg, that's a great idea. I'm going to squirrel it away for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Rosie, if you look at the link posted, the soft crate is no more enclosed than the wire... the dog still has plenty of 'viewing room'. I too was thinking the compost bins to make a pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 My boy is due to go in for TPLO surgery soon and am trying to source a very large crate to keep him confined after the event. Wondering if anybody has a secondhand crate for sale. As you can imagine, the cost of the surgery is massive and thought maybe someone has one sitting around in their garage they might be happy to sell. Looking for a 48" size.Thanks! Hi, Found them here at Vebo Pet Supplies: During your search, if you hear of anyone selling two of the 42" crates which are slightly smaller than what you're after, could you please me know as we're chasing them as well (Vebo don't have the 42" in stock at the moment but they do have the 48" you're after). Good luck with the op, our thoughts are with your boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That's a very interesting idea Meg! Do you have an ingenious idea for the door opening to allow for potty breaks? Just use a carabiner to clip two pieces together. Undo it and you have a door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiebeanie Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hmmm, what's your thoughts people on the soft crate..... has anyone used them for convalescing?? It might be more softer and comfortable for him?? Oh and was at the Pet Expo today and met a lady from Pet Homes Direct and they have 42" ones available. They were a nice sturdy unit too! They have an ebay store as well. www.pethomesdirect.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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