A collapsible pet carrier is provided and includes: an interior space defined between opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and a bottom wall； one or more straps attached to one of the opposing side walls and opposing end walls； a cover movably attached over a top opening of the collapsible carrier； a pair of opposing pockets located on an exterior portion of the bottom wall, the pair of opposing pockets separated by a slit； a board shaped to fit at least partially within the paid of opposing pockets and across the slit； and a closure mechanism formed along an edge of the exterior portion of the bottom wall. In an expanded configuration the board is located within both of opposing pockets. In a collapsed configuration the opposing side walls, opposing end walls, straps, and cover are folded towards the bottom wall.
