A cage (10) for the transport of pets consisting of a pair of shell-shaped elements (11, 12) located one on another to form a container having a generally parallelepiped shape having a series of walls in which at least one opening is provided for access of the pet, closable by a door (13). At least one wall of one of the shell-shaped elements (11, 12) has an opening (16) comprising a frame provided with rapid coupling and decoupling means for application and removal of a removable panel (17).