The base wall 90 may include a cushioned, removable member, absorbent material, fragrances, or other components, several of which have been described with reference to FIG. 1 and will not be illustrated specifically in this embodiment. [0035] The pet carrier 80 shown in FIG. 2 is particularly useful for transportation, and to this end, includes a pair of backpack straps 94, preferably padded, whic