An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member.

A device for connecting a laboratory animal to at least one experimentation system including a body provided with a base for fastening to a bone surface of the animal and at least one element for connection to the experimentation system. The base comprises a perforated fastening structure that has a proximal face with a shape complementary to that of the bone surface and, opposite the proximal face, a distal face that delimits at least two fastening openings emerging at the proximal and distal faces. A method for fastening such a device to a laboratory animal is also disclosed.

A device for connecting a laboratory animal to at least one experimentation system including a body provided with a base for fastening to a bone surface of the animal and at least one element for connection to the experimentation system. The base comprises a perforated fastening structure that has a proximal face with a shape complementary to that of the bone surface and, opposite the proximal face, a distal face that delimits at least two fastening openings emerging at the proximal and distal faces. A method for fastening such a device to a laboratory animal is also disclosed.

A variable collapsible pen especially for dogs comprises at least n rear frames made of corrosion-resistant material, where n is greater than or equal to 1, provided with a back and formed by stems of corrosion-resistant material interconnected by crossbeams of corrosion-resistant material. Each rear frame (1) comprises two stems, the n-th stem (1.1.n) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes and the (n+1)-th stem (1.1.n+1) fitted with a foot (1.4) at the bottom with anchoring holes, interconnected at lest with the top crossbeam (1.2), center crossbeam (1.16) and bottom crossbeam (1.3) wherein the first stem (1.1.1) is provided in its bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with three hinges (1.8) for the outer side panel, with which it is connected to the outer side panel frame (2.1), filled with an opaque panel (2.9), and provided from its inner side in its bottom third with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the outer side panel frame (2.1) provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism, the center crossbeam (1.16) is provided with at least two roof hinges (1.7), with which it is connected to the roof frame (5.1) with a roof panel (5.6), provided with at least two locks (5.5) against unintentional folding of the canopy, and at least two first mounts (5.9) of the roof spring (1.10) that are connected through the roof spring (1.10) with the second mounts (1.9) of the roof spring (1.10) in the top part of the stem, the top crossbeam (1.2) is provided with two counterparts (1.6.1) of the lock against unintentional folding of the canopy (5) and the second up to the (n+1)-th stems (1.1.2 to 1.1.n) are provided in their bottom half under the level of the center crossbeam (1.16) at least on one side with three hinges (1.15) for the inner side panel, with which it is connected to the (n-1)-th side panel frame (2.1.1), provided with a lock (1.6) against unintentional opening having an opaque panel (2.9) and which is connected via door hinges (4.7) with the door frame (4.1) with a transparent perforated door panel (4.6) and provided with a locking mechanism (4.3), and the second up to the n-th inner side panels are provided from the outer side with a horizontal flat bar (2.3) affixed to the inner side panel frame (2.1) and provided with the counterpart (2.10) of the locking mechanism.

A portable pop-up pet pen compacts into four corner post members for travel or storage. Each corner post member contains a base rail, top rail, and mesh wall portion. To open the pet pen, the base rails are pulled out and down, and each is connected to the base of another of the corner post members. The upper rails and web walls are then pulled up from the base rails, and are attached to the other corner post members. A top frame may support a roof or fly. The compacted posts can fit into a bag or case for storage. Two sets of four corner posts can be used to build a double-size pet pen.

A computer system and method for identifying and monitoring animals in a confined space. A tracking apparatus is provided having a plurality of antenna arrays in proximity to a confined space. One or more animals to be disposed in the confined space are associated with a detection component operable to identify and detect a core body temperature of an animal it is associated with when detected by the tracking apparatus. Data is received in a computer monitor system from a detection component when detected by the tracking apparatus in the confined space. The received data identifies an animal in correlation with its motion and temperature data. Real-time position and core body temperature of a detected animal is determined while the animal is disposed in the confined space by analysis of the received data in the computer monitor system.

The present invention relates to a novel cat house device. The device is designed to provide cats with a large, cozy housing area for sleeping, eating, and/or playing. Specifically, the cat house device can be available in various sizes and shapes to house both cats and kittens of different breeds and/or sizes. The device comprises a pop-up structure which comprises a foam bed, a blanket, and additional accessories. The device can be compacted into an easy to carry device with a handle, when not in use.

A durable feral cat shelter adapted to be inviting to feral cats year-round by having two entrances/exits for each compartment or sub-compartment, wherein each entrance/exit has a conduit of a predefined cross-section that protrudes a predefined length from the body of the shelter, thereby inviting feral cats while deterring most would be predators of the feral cats. Two or more feral cat shelters can be connected by a coupler that allows access to the connected plurality of feral cat shelters.

A door assembly includes a frame having interconnected wires that define an opening for an animal to pass therethrough, and a door having interconnected wires and being coupled to the frame. A latch assembly has a handle structure and a pin. The handle structure is pivotable with respect to one of the door and the frame, and the pin is movable axially with respect to one of the door and the frame. A first wire of the plurality of wires of the frame forms a key hole assembly. The key hole assembly defines an aperture for receiving the pin when the door is in a latched position with respect to the frame. A tab assembly is formed by at least one wire of the door and is disposable behind at least one of the plurality of wires of the frame in the closed position.

A base carrying a left-side panel and a right-side panel. A top panel is disposed on and extends between said side panels, wherein said base, said side panels and top panel define a pet receiving area. A blower unit disposed at a rear side of said pet receiving area drawing air in a direction from a front side to said rear side of the housing across the pet receiving area. An airflow control covering disposed on at least one of said left-side panel and said right-side panel providing a reduced airflow entering said pet receiving area through the side panel relative to a front side of the housing, wherein a negative air pressure is established within the housing while providing a primary airflow direction from said front side to said rear side of the housing to container pet hair, dander and debris within said housing.