So, my husband and I have two Prairie Dogs. My husband has had ferrets for the last 12 years, and I nursed his last two through their geriatric years. (Just so you have some background on our pet experience.)Pros:-This cage is STURDY!!! Our 2 PDs bent some metal and bit OFF a couple bars in their last cage. ($84 and change cage! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GASVAQ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_1)-It has TONS of room for a LARGE wheel, litter bowl, food bowls and hammocks.-It took me just over an hour to assemble INCLUDING cutting all the straps and extra cardboard off to get INTO the box and that I put the middle/divider shelf in backwards and I had to take the top half off and put it back on. (side note: I'm a 5'1" 105lb. GIRL with acrylic nails and all).-This cage really is perfect for whatever small animal you want to put in it.-The package arrived in pristine condition, including all the styrofoam inside. No pieces bent, no styrofoam broken or anything. The box came with extra cardboard covering each of the corners and strapped up. There was NO damage at ALL.Cons:-The instructions are SUPER tiny so you really can't read them. And while the instructions label the parts, there are NO labels ON the actual parts. I did mess up and put the tops on the bottom for a second because nothing was labeled and I did put the middle shelf (the divider) in backwards because it was too small to see in the picture.-I still think this cage is pricey, but it IS less expensive than similar ones and it really seems like it will stand the test of times by furry bumbles.Over-all, this cage really is a GREAT BUY. It's worth the price, has tons of room, it's sturdy, looks industrial/sleek/expensive, no fur babies can escape it, it's easy to clean, animals can't fall from the top to the bottom, and if you have animals that fight (we don't, but you might), the middle rack has a detachable door that can be put in to make this two separate cages. Really, take my advise, don't waste your $ buying something cheaper and then kick yourself two months down the line because you are now buying the cage (this cage) you should have bought in the first place!