Used for transporting an Old English Sheep Dog suffering from joint pain. Got her back & forth to the veterinarian without breaking our backs trying to help her. It is such a great idea even though pretty expensive for most pet owners. As we get older so do our furkids. This stretcher with wheels helps the people & the pets. UPDATE: Gurney used to transport our 95lb Old English Sheep Dog when she died from a heart attack. I rolled her onto the stretcher, snugged her body in and rolled the gurney carefully down the stairs, then out to the car. I placed large heavy duty trash bags all over the back seat so it would be slippery. I lifted the gurney plus dog by myself and slid them across the back seat. It might have been easier with two sets of hands but I am very grateful that we had this "tool" ahead of time. Four vet techs got her out of the back seat on the stretcher and carried her in to the clinic to await transport to the crematory. While the Happybuy stretcher may have faults, I grew up learning to make do with what's available. It works.