secure while you're en route to your new location, or even just for trips to the vet, a dog or cat tote is a must have for any pet owner. For small dogs on-the-go, and traveling cats, there are a number of good looking bags and pet totes helpful for carrying your "kid" around. The number one factor to bear in mind while picking out a pet carrier is safety. Pick a tote that is the right size for your pet, strong enough to support his weight and has plenty of ventilation. After that, the question is comfort. Your little buddy won't want to stay put in the pet carrier unless he is comfortable and secure.
Choose a luggage style pet carrier for your cat or dog. The best have mesh openings all around the bag for ventilation. They should be easily opened from the top and from one end so your pet can get in and out with ease. Look for luggage style carriers with pockets on the outside for extra storage.
Depending on the size and weight of your animal, you'll want either long shoulder straps or short handles on the bag. A shoulder strap pet carry tote or bag distributes the pet's weight more evenly, and a good strong one will help you carry your pet safely around and protect you from developing shoulder or back pain, especially if you tend to carry your pet around quite frequently.
Pet carriers can also double as pet beds, and, essentially, they are a place for your baby to feel comfortable and at home in familiar surroundings while you're out. If you also encourage your pet to sleep inside the carrier or tote while at home, that feeling of familiarity will comfort her whenever you choose to leave home and bring your tote along.
Just as when you pick out your own luggage, your pet luggage is important and should not only look great, but be durable and make your pet feel secure. Be certain that your animal has enough room inside the carrier, but not so much that he feels lost inside it. If 
your pooch is the shy type who needs to be with you while you're out but prefers to hunker down inside and snooze while you shop, then be sure that he or she has always got enough fresh air to breathe down there. Pet carriers should be constructed with good healthy amount of ventilation and ensure that fresh air is always available for your precious cargo.
Your carrier should be fun to wear or carry too. Purchase a style that suits your own personal fashion or get creative and make a fashion statement out of "wearing" your dog around town. Wear a hat or sweater in the same pattern as the pet carrier and put your little pooch in a sweater to match.
