A covering for an animal crate is described. In accordance with one implementation, a covering is configured to prevent an amount of an animals hair, dirt, or mess created by the animal from escaping through at least one aperture located on a lower portion of a wall of a crate. The covering comprises a panel operably attached to the lower portion of the wall of the crate. The panel is of a length and height sufficient to prevent an amount of the animals hair, dirt, or mess created by the animal from escaping through the at least one aperture located on the lower portion of the wall of the crate.
