SONGMICS Pet Playpen with Floor, Small Animal Pen, Pet Fence Indoor, DIY Plastic Enclosure for Hamsters, Rabbits, Hedgehogs, Ferrets, 56.3 x 28.7 x 18.1 Inches, White ULPC02W Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-07-04
4.2(5,300)Amazon rating$33.65100+ bought last month
Our verdict
SONGMICS built this DIY plastic enclosure with small animals like hamsters, rabbits, hedgehogs, and ferrets in mind rather than dogs specifically, so it's best thought of as a small-pet playpen rather than a true dog crate.
Small animals such as rabbits, hedgehogs, or ferrets, or possibly a very young toy-breed puppy that needs a low, enclosed space with a solid floor.
Skip if
You have any dog beyond the smallest toy breed puppy, since this is designed and marketed around small animals rather than dogs.
Breed size Small
Weight 4.1 Kilograms
Priced 52% below the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 5,300 owner ratings
Popularity4.2/5
5,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This SONGMICS enclosure is a DIY plastic pen built from interlocking panels, including a solid floor, which sets it apart from the open-bottom playpens elsewhere in this roundup. It ships with a mix of larger and smaller plastic sheets, connectors, zip ties, and a rubber mallet for assembly.', "At 56.3 by 28.7 by 18.1 inches, it's a low, rectangular enclosure that Amazon's own listing targets at small animals like hamsters, rabbits, hedgehogs, and ferrets rather than dogs, even though it can turn up in dog-related searches. The tie closure and DIY panel system mean assembly takes more effort than clip-together metal pens.", "Priced at $33.65, it's one of the more affordable pens here, and with 5,300 reviews and a 4.2 star average, it has a decent track record within its actual small-animal category, even if it's not the right pick for most dog owners."]
Pros
Solid floor included, unlike open-bottom dog playpens
Includes zip ties, connectors, and a rubber mallet for DIY assembly
Affordable price point
4.2 star average across 5,300 reviews
Low 18.1 inch height suits small, non-jumping pets
Cons
Marketed and built for small animals like hedgehogs and rabbits, not dogs
DIY zip-tie assembly takes more effort than clip-together metal pens
Listed with very limited stock at the time of this review
Low height won't contain most dogs, even small breeds
Specifications
Breed size
Small
Weight
4.1 Kilograms
Performance notes
The solid floor and low 18.1 inch walls reflect a design built around burrowing or low-jumping small animals rather than dogs, and the DIY panel-and-zip-tie assembly system prioritizes a custom, gap-free fit over the quick clip-together setup of the metal dog playpens in this roundup.
What buyers say
A 4.2 star average across 5,300 reviews is a reasonable result, though it's worth noting this feedback comes from buyers using it for its intended small-animal purpose rather than as a dog enclosure.
Not really. Amazon's own listing targets small animals like hamsters, rabbits, hedgehogs, and ferrets, so it's better suited to those pets or possibly a very small puppy than to most dogs.
Does it have a floor?
Yes, unlike the open-bottom metal playpens elsewhere in this roundup, this enclosure includes a solid plastic floor as part of the panel set.
How is it assembled?
It's a DIY panel system that connects with zip ties and a rubber mallet, which takes more setup time than clip-together metal pens but allows for a more custom, secure fit.
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