Pet Dryer System

    Being a cat breeder since 1977, we know that cats and kittens do need to be bathed occasionally. We have tried many pet dryers over the years, all of which failed to thoroughly dry the cat or kitten. Many of these had heating elements that created too much heat. Some had poor air flow that took over 2 hours to dry an adult Ragdoll Cat. Some dryers attached to the drying cage door so that you could not see how the animal was drying, and you had to remove the dryer from the door to remove the cat.  Some sat directly in front of the cage door, and made it difficult to see the cat.  But worst of all, these pet dryers I used failed to dry the cat completely.  I finally decided to make my own dryer with the features that I knew would be needed to safely dry the cat or kitten.  And thus the Pet Dryer System was invented.  Click here for testimonials.

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FOR US CLIENTS ONLY: Hybrid Dryer--larger in size

Here is what you receive with your improved 2007 Pet Dryer System:

1. One Pet Dryer motor, with increased sound proofing for quieter operation.

2. One Pet Dryer Enclosure, fully assembled, complete with floor grate.

3. Air plenum tubes have been increased from 1" to 1 1/4", offering 36% improvement of air flow.  These improved air plenums are located in the center of the top and bottom of the kennel, and also go completely around the interior of the kennel top and bottom. This allows the air jets to dry the cat from virtually any angle within the drying enclosure.

4. Hose is now 1 1/2" x 8 1/2' in size.  The increased diameter hose allows the motor to operate more efficiently. The hose is made of flexible PVC, and is wire reinforced for durability.

5. The combination of the increased hose diameter, and the increased air plenum size allows for greater air flow, less motor noise, and results in quicker drying of your cat.

6. One rubber air concentrator tool that attaches to hose allowing for spot drying, if needed.

    The Pet Dryer System is a pet carrier with tubular air distribution system, attached to a Hurrycanine forced air dryer, that is a very effective tool for the cat groomer, dog groomer or any pet groomer.  This dryer makes grooming any cat, dog or pet a far more enjoyable experience.  Gently warmed air is evenly distributed throughout the Vari Kennel to completely dry the animal. Three air ducts on the inside top of the carrier, and three air ducts below the elevated floor grill assure that the underside of the animal is fully dried. There are approximately 125 air jets that gently circulate the warmed air in 16 different directions inside the drying enclosure.  All of the Pet Dryer System can be contained inside the drying enclosure for ease of storage and portability.  See photo below

Here is a photo of Ragnarok's Trusty being groomed at the August, 2002 Denver Ragdoll Congress. This "juvenile delinquent kitten" had to be groomed 3 times during this two day show, and I was sure glad I had the Pet Dryer System here. The photo shows the Pet Dryer System placed on a desk in our hotel room. This left photo also depicts the old style motor with the filter at the back of the motor.

  The motor case for 2007 is now 22 gage galvanized steel.  The 2006 aluminum case is no longer available. Pricing of aluminum, and manufacturing delays resulted in many backorders, causing delay in shipments. The filter mounted on top of the motor case, and the motor is even quieter than the previous model. This now allows the motor to be placed on end or flat with it's back completely against the wall without blocking off the air supply. The old style filter required the motor to be placed a few inches away from the wall for proper air intake. 

The closest other dryer to the design of the Pet Dryer System can be seen at: http://www.petedge.com/PetLift-Aqua-Dri-Cage-Dryer-Small-PL24009.pro .  This particular dryer currently sells for over $1000-$1100. This dryer also weighs over 50 pounds and has no carrying handle, so it is difficult to move.  I tried this exact dryer around 1984 (sold under a different name, but the same exact patented design), and it was priced at $650 at that time. It has 2 squirrel-cage blowers that deliver very little air, and it took me 1 1/2 hours to dry one of my show cats at the time. This dryer also must be shipped by truck, and delivery time is 6-8 weeks at a cost of over $125 to California from NY.  My current Pet Dryer can do a better job of drying the same type of cat in about 30-35 minutes. AND the Pet Dryer System is priced 50% less. Delivered to your door within 2 weeks within the US.

Features of the Pet Dryer System:

• NEW for 2007: 22 gage galvanized steel case,  greater reduction in motor noise using a newer automotive sound deadening material, new easy to clean air filter, rubber air concentrator (prevents accidentally poking of animal in spot drying), additional drying jets, and a flexible, wire reinforced PVC delivery hose.

Photo of air filter of2007 Pet Dryer Motor.

• Affordable, costing 60% less that a similar system.
• Portable and compact. Dryer enclosure measures 23" long X 16" high X 17" wide.
• Drying Enclosure and Hurrycanine Mini Dryer have sturdy carrying handles.
• Total weight of about 30 pounds, which is about half of a similar dryer.
• New design on air plenum assembly on top and bottom of kennel, so that air jets blow 360 degrees around the cat.  This also allows more air jets for drying.
• Motor is a Hurrycanine Mini Dryer and can be seen at www.hurryK9.com , including several testimonials for this professional grooming dryer motor.  This motor is rated at 123 cubic feet per minute of air flow, 115 volts, and 11 amps. It has a carrying handle, a 10 foot power cord, and a 8 1/2 foot by 1 1/2 inch delivery hose.  I have personally used a Hurrycanine dryer blower since 1992 at our Ragnarok Cattery, www.ragdoll.com where we raise our Ragdoll cats.  I have never had any problems with our dryer. It has a filter that is easy to clean. The Hurrycanine dryer motor measures 8" wide X 8  " tall X 13 1/4" long. The air filter is 6 x 6  x 1" inches on the back of the motor housing.
• International 220 volt motors are available at no additional cost. The motor will come without a plug, and you will need to place the appropriate plug for your area on the cord of the motor. The 220 volt motor will will also come with some extra parts: two extra air filters, two connecting collars. one set of motor brushes, and a honing stone so that the brushes seat properly.   Please contact me for these shipments, as the cost of International shipment is higher than domestic shipment.  Please email me to get an approximate quote on shipments outside the US.
• No moving parts in drying enclosure to injure animal.
• Inside dryer enclosure measurements: 18" long X 14" wide X 11" high.
• Ideal size for cats, kittens, small breed dogs, puppies, or other animals.
• Flexible usage: You can either leave the hose connected to the cage for use as a cage dyrer, or quickly disconnect the hose, slip on rubber air concentrator, and dry any damp spots that may need "fluffing".
• No heating elements to burn you or your animal.
• No heating elements to burn out and require replacement by a technician.
• Long cord and long air delivery hose offer very flexible usage. 14 gage wire with heavy insulation.
• Hospital type electrical plug for long range usage.
• Commercial connector to prevent power cord from pulling out of dryer case.
• Heavy duty commercial components.
• Air is warmed approximately 20-25 degrees F as air is drawn over the motor.
• One year warranty on motor from Hurrycanine. If any defect is found in the motor, Hurrycanine will Fedex a new one to you, and Fedex will return in two days to pick up the old motor for a prepaid return to the manufacturer.  Just contact Hurrycanine directly within a year from date of purchase if the motor is defective. I ran one of these motors for 9 years with NO problems at all, so defective motors are rare.
• Retail price of motor alone is $300 from Hurrycanine.

Below is a photo of how my Pet Dryer System is used in our cattery in 2006. Compare hoses in this photo to top photo of this section to see difference between the old and the new 2007 hose, and the new air filter system.   An example of how well is works is :

• I bathed two or our 9 week old Ragdolls a few days ago. 

• I towel dried both of them and placed them in the Dryer.

• I turned on a timer to see exactly how long it would take to dry them.

• WITHOUT any combing of the kittens coat, I checked them 18 minutes later and they were completely dry.  No wet armpits, no wet tails, and no wet tummies. The Pet Dryer System dried them completely. The air circulation design makes this possible.  I lightly brushed their coat, and then they went home with their new owners.

The  Pet Dryer System is priced at $489.95.   Shipping, insurance, and handling is $45 to anywhere in the US.  Canadian shipments are $55.  European shipments will cost around $115 in 2006.  Call or write for shipping quotes to foreign countries. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted.  CA residents please add 7 3/4 % CA state sales tax. For credit card usage: send email to dave@ragdoll.com , or dave@petdryer.com ,or fax me at 951-685-7896 stating credit card type, number, expiration date.  Please include your complete mailing address with your order. OR you can complete the form by clicking HERE and faxing it to me.  Or you can make your check payable to Ragnarok Cattery and mail to Pet Dryer System, 5510 Ptolemy Way, Mira Loma, CA 91752.  OR you can now use PayPal for your purchase (please add 4.1% fees):

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since August 8, 2002

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