We use this product as an ASPCA primarily guinea pigs, because most of our cats prefer a higher margin at moorings. In cats, it put us there in the transport boxes one, because the thicker rim gives cats more security at car journeys and the right boxes for cats baskets are mostly too small. The rim prevents sliding around the cats while driving and you can find the good grip claws. Our guinea pigs are excited because it is so cuddly and easy to climb, we are thrilled because it still looks stable and tidy even after umpteen washes.