I purchased the previous version in late 2023. It had gone on multiple cross country flights with us. My dog was obsessed with it, too. A few months ago, he scratched a small hole in the door mesh and would stick his nose out. Then later it turned into a slit big enough for him to slip out. When I saw that Roverlund improved the mesh and design I purchased a new one. The carrier is high quality and I love the design. When it arrived, my dog wagged his tail and immediately went inside. He sometimes naps in it during the day. For reference, he’s a 17lb mini schnauzer and the large is perfect for him.