Cat Harness, Extra Small, Butterfly Camo

Just quick initial review. Will update in early July.This is harness attempt #3. The two previous harness did not fit him. He's a stubby, stocky cat. Monkee has an especially thick, short neck cos and that was the main reason harnesses #s one and two were fails.I got out my tape measure, found him to be between a large/ extra large so went with the extra large.Quality is really good. Seems like it should be quite comfortable. I'll add whether it's a good value in my July update.It seems very escape proof for two reasons. The harness is a proper fit. The velco is like 'Super' velcro. Strong hold but it is quite loud when being opened. Skittish cats may not do well. My tub o'fur is blase about such things.

I knew when I completed my move from the country to the suburbs that my three-legged cat Mr. Tub Tubs was going to have to transition from an indoor/outdoor cat, to a strictly indoor kitty. Living near a busy road with lots of cars, I didn't want to chance him having another run in with a car and losing another limb. I was worried that he would have a difficult time transitioning, but at first, he seemed to be loving the heating and air conditioning. I noticed however once spring time hit and we had the windows of the house open, he was becoming increasingly desperate to go explore outside. I started by allowing him to spend time out on our second story deck, but quickly realized that wasn't going to work in the long term because he kept trying to dive bomb off the side. I did some research on options for harnessing cats, but was worried that a traditional small dog harness could be easily escaped from. I also read many reviews on other "cat harnesses" that talked about their feline companions escaping and running off. This was definitely something I wanted to avoid considering we were in a new scary place with lots of cars, children, and new sounds he had never heard. I loved the idea of the Kitty Holster because it could be loosened and tightened with ease by the use of sturdy Velcro. I also liked the fact that it was similar to a vest, which reminded me of the thunder jackets you see at pet stores to help keep animals calm and make them feel safe. As soon as the Kitty Holster arrived, I immediately wanted to try it out. I've read horror stories about cats freezing up and refusing to walk so I wanted to see how he would do. *Please note that Mr. Tub Tubs is an extremely friendly, easy going kitty who acts more like a dog than a cat! If your cat is skiddish, this product may not work for you!* I strapped the vest on him, and he didn't really seem to care; he was more curious about the leash I attached to the ring on the back and wanted to play with it. However I yelled for him at the front door and he came sprinting; I think he knew he was going to get to go outside. We sat out on the porch for a good 20 minutes and let him explore the flower beds and newly planted bushes. We also allowed him to explore the dirt where our sod would soon be planted before it began raining. He did have a mini "freak out" when some kids came by on their scooters because they were making noise, and he wasn't real crazy about the cars, but he did pretty well considering he was in a new place, with new sounds and smells. He really can only stand the vest for about 30 minutes or so before he's ready to take it off, so we try and allow him to go outside for short amounts of time in the evening. We also occasionally take him on short car rides to the ball field trying to get him used to traveling. Overall i'm extremely happy with the quality of the vest, as well as its stability. My main concern was that the Velcro closures would hold up if he took of sprinting because he was scared, which he has, and it did! I would definitely recommend this Holster to anyone who wanted to try taking their cat outside, simply for the fact that it will keep kitty safe and secure inside in the event of a scare.

I don't generally review products on Amazon, but I wanted to submit this one because I would have appreciated more detailed and in-depth reviews when I was doing my research for cat harnesses earlier this year.Over the past four years, I've tried as many brands of harnesses for my cat (mostly variations of H-style harnesses, including the  Come With Me Kitty Harness and Bungee Leash, Kitten/Small, Dusty Rose  with the same result: First, she runs away at the sight of the harness. After I manage to coax her into it, she crawls under the bed and refuses to come out. Finally and most importantly, once she's up and going she invariably manages to wiggle out of it, either before we're even out the door or just beyond it.I bought this holster-style harness after some research. The most important consideration for me was that it be relatively escape-proof since I was taking her on an extended camping trip which would involve cross-country flights, car rides and, of course, being outdoors.After a month and a half of almost daily use, I'd say this holds up pretty well. It's not 100% escape-proof - my cat has learned that if she walks very forcefully backwards on a locked leash she can slip out of it, but the 15-20 seconds of intense effort it takes her has usually been enough for me to catch her in the act (and it's definitely an improvement over instant escape).Pros:- More escape-proof than other harnesses.- Easily adjustable, unlike harnesses with many straps.- You can also throw it in the washer, and it air dries quickly.- My cat doesn't mind it! She doesn't run away from it the way she has with other harnesses - she stands calmly while I put it on her. I can't be sure, but I think it even calms her down a little bit when she's anxious. Aside from being more escape-proof, this is definitely the biggest plus.- Doesn't limit my cat's general mobility.Cons:- The exposed velcro would constantly get stuck on and fur up the nylon bungee leash I used before I switched to a retractable leash. It would also get her stuck on the felt of car floors, and other similar material.- I notice she eats/swallows food a little differently when she's wearing it - I think the top of the collar digs into her throat a little when she lowers her head to eat, but it doesn't seem to bother her too much.- Not 100% escape proof - I still had to keep an eye on her.Sizing:My cat is smallish at 8 lbs. I took her measurements before purchasing, and according to the sizing chart she was right in between XS and S, and I opted for XS just to be safe. It's a great size for her. I haven't tried the S on her, but if that fit her fine, that might solve the exposed velcro problem since the straps would be tighter.Other notes: I tried a bunch of leashes on this long trip, too. The winner: the  Power Walker Retractable Dog Leash, Pink, 12' Xtra-Small  in XS. It was great to have a variable length leash for walks, and combined with a locking carabiner (and sometimes one or two  Black Diamond 18mm Nylon Runners (Assorted Colors) ), I could secure her to my belt loop, the inside of a car, a tree or a rock, with an appropriate length of leash. I wanted to find a longer retractable leash so she could chase things more easily, but this was the longest I could find for her size.

The media could not be loaded.  Charlie is strictly an indoor cat but she wanted to take an adventure outside to explore our front yard, so I purchased this vest harness for her. It fits snugly around her waist, which is adjustable with Velcro. There was enough room in the shoulders and neck so she wasn’t restricted while she explored. Charlie is more cautious, so she took it slow as she sniffed around the perimeter and experienced all the sights and sounds of the outdoors. I purchased size Large/Medium for cats, but it actually also fit our Golden Retriever puppy for about a month until he grew out of it! Great harness, I recommend! :)

The kitties only get to go outside when on a harness. This tiger stripe pattern is the second Kitty Holster for them and it's the only type I trust to keep them safe. Been using these for several years now and have never had one wiggle out, even when they got spooked by something or somebody. It's a bit constraining but both cats tolerate it well.

Easiest harness to put on that I've tried. So far cat seems comfortable and has not tried to escape.

This is the third 'escape proof' harness that I've purchased and the first one that actually works.Comfortable, washable, and easy to put on.Cat was a bit miffed at the velcro but he got used to it quickly and now doesn't fight when its being put on.He still won't heel but at least we both get out for a bit of a walk.

First off, it’s really a great harness. It’s incredibly secure. My cat was indoor/outdoor and ran away once and now he only goes outside while in a harness. I was unsure how he would react to a harness for the first time. I wasn’t sure if he was going to try and slip out so I wanted something that seemed really secure. It absolutely is! He hasn’t gotten out of it once. Great part is you don’t have to slip it over their heads. Just Velcro around them and you’re good to go. The Velcro is intense, it takes a bit of pulling to actually get it off which I like. I’ve used this for a while now and the Velcro hasn’t changed, even with it being full of his fur it’s still just a a strong. Only thing is his torso is in line with the measurements but his neck is a bit smaller so you’ll see in the photo I included that I would get this flap that stuck out around his neck. I found some fabric Velcro (no sew) and stuck it on and it works perfectly to hold down the flap. It is definitely restricting for him. Took a bit for him to walk normally, maybe he’s just being dramatic. The neck part goes up realllly high on his neck so I kind of fasten it down wards? When I fasten it downwards the extra Velcro isn’t needed. When fasted properly, it is needed. You can see in one of the photos there, so that he’s got more room and isn’t so constricted. Or else the neck part goes right up to his chin. He’s still super secure like that. He hasn’t been able to get out of it even when he chased a bunny in our backyard. Also he is I really big Tom cat, not fat just big! Like 18lbs big and I got the med/large size.

After my cat escaped once from the Rabbit go leash I was very nervous to try this one out but I was willing to give it a chance thanks to the good reviews.Henry, my 7 year old Tomcat, loved it! He was able to walk around in it instead of playing dead on the floor and it felt so secure. The velcro is very tight so he can't just escape on his own. At the same time it is very important to maintain the rules for leash training cats because if you pull hard enough from the front, then yes they can escape. But as long as you stay behind the cat and hold the leash at an angle above them, nothing should happen. I should stress that no cat harness is 100% escape proof but this one certainly comes pretty close. As long as you have the right size, the cat will only escape if you pull the wrong way. NEVER stand in front of the cat and pull the leash.

I now have two of these harnesses. I have two kitties, one tiny and one larger. They both get taken for a walk wearing these (not together - only tried that once - never again!) and they both accepted it almost straight away - unlike other styles which are not as easy to put on.. They look nifty on, and are safe and secure - and the velcro makes putting on and taking off nice and easy..These are, however, NOT escape-proof, BUT they are the very best on the market that I have found - and I've tried quite a few. They are a LOT harder to get out of than any of the rest, but a panicked kitty with a few brains can work it out, so you need to be attentive when out and about, if your kitty is nervous. Their successful technique is to pull the lead tight and then turn around and pull their body back out of the harness. And, once they work it out, they will be quicker next time - and they will not forget.. That said, neither of them have got out, but it was a near thing a couple of times.These are not cheap harnesses - but I would not have spent the money on a second one if they were not worth every penny. Both my kitties were adopted as young adults and came to me very frightened of people and loud noises outside the house - to the point of panic if there was a human within 100 yards. These harnesses have allowed me to safely help each of them rebuild their confidence.. Highly recommended.