PetSafe Come with Me Kitty Harness and Bungee Leash, Large, Black

I purchased this set for my aging cat (who was 9 when I bought this and is now 11) when it became clear that he was no longer suited for his previous indoor/outdoor lifestyle and would be a healthier, safer cat if he was kept inside as much as possible. I didn't want to completely isolate him from the outside world, but I also didn't want him to be put at risk of sickness or injury. Walks together using this harness and leash was the perfect solution to the problem and was a good compromise for both me and the cat. He gets to enjoy the fresh air and mark his territory and get exercise, while I get the peace of mind that comes with knowing he's not in harm's way.Now, Blizzard is one of those uncommon cats that doesn't really ever fight me on anything, even if he's not thrilled, he just passively takes whatever I decide to do to him. He lets me give him baths, touch his tummy, get stuff from his eyes, check around in his mouth, wipe his butt, all that kind of stuff that cats generally fight their owners on, so he really had no trouble getting the harness on or walking with it on. I don't expect that to be the general experience, but for my cat, it was no trouble at all. He didn't fight the harness, try to slip out of it, lay down in defiance, or refuse to walk. In fact, the only trouble I run into with taking him on walks is that he sometimes hisses at me when we're on walks and he isn't quite ready to stop sniffing something and I want to keep moving (which isn't the product's fault!).I will say, however, that I find this product's sizing to be a little weird. Blizzard is not a large cat at all. In fact, he's considerably smaller than most of the other cats I've had in my life and most of the cats I see around the neighborhood. I'm quite sure my little bobbed-tail baby was the runt of his litter. He weighs about 10 lbs. But the large size harness fits in pretty well without a lot of adjusting. I'd definitely measure your cat and compare the numbers to what the product description says before purchasing!Other than this, I find the harness to be a quality product that's held up well. A few times Blizzard has tried to dart off very quickly while wearing the harness/leash and managed to get a front leg free from the force of suddenly running, but he's never been able to fully pull himself out the harness, so I think this is a worthwhile buy if you have a wiggly, slinky cat that's prone to slipping free. There are several ways/places to adjust the harness, so it can be tightened to each cat in the way that it needs to be to ensure the cat is secure and won't be getting off their leash anytime soon. The harness is also pretty comfy apparently, since Blizzard has been able to lounge and snooze in his without trying to scratch his way free of it.It was also a perk that the harness/leash set comes in so many colors! Overall, a five star product

I’ve actually purchased this harness twice - once in the small size, for when my cats were small kittens, and once in the medium size, for when they are adults.Both of my cats have taken to this harness swimmingly - in fact, my black kitty, Xiong, will stick his head through the harness loop because he’s so excited to go for a walk. I have another model of harness that I’ve used, and while he likes it, he doesn’t actively seem to want it put on. With this harness, though, both of my cats are very happy. I can’t speak to its escape-proofness, as neither of my cats have ever tried to escape from it, but in regards to fit, comfort, flexibility, and durability, this harness is a solid choice. Xiong is 12 pounds, and his brother is a pound or two below that. The medium fits, but on Xiong, only barely. It would be wise to size up and try a large if your cat is much larger than 12 pounds. As for the size small, which I had ordered previously, it fit my kittens well, even as they became adolescents. It wouldn’t fit them now, though!And I can’t say enough good things about the bungee leash. It’s a little wider than the harness straps, which makes me feel better as it seems very sturdy and secure, and the amount of bounce it has is unbelievable. I prefer using a bungee leash with my cats in case they dart or jump, and the leash was actually a large motivation for me to choose this harness in particular. It’s also rather durable - my cats have gone through bushes and pounced on the leash, and though it has a few fuzzy little snags, it functions just fine and it’s easily rectified anyhow. Thank you so much for making a wonderful product! I hope to see a wider variety of colours in the future, and I would feel very comfortable recommending this set to anyone who wanted to try harness training their cat.

Item is great!Packaging stinks!!!! It's should've been shipped in a box, or double wrapped bubble envelope in the very least as I got 2 cuts on my hand as I was opening it. That's a shipping issue, not a review on the product.I like that the harness has a non-slip rubber grip that cinches securely to prevent my little girl from slipping or wiggling out of it. She has never worn a harness prior to this and it was VERY easy to get it on her and adjusted. I am pleased with its durability as the seams are very secure and the latches really click into locked position easily. It seems to be very comfortable for her. The leash itself it adorable! The bungee is very stretchy, but you can immediately feel the strength it has. I almost wonder if it would even work for a small, light-weight kitty who would not even be able to pull out the bungee to it's provided length. The loop handle is perfect for fitting your hand through. I have large, arthritic hands and had no problem wearing my end of the leash. This is very easy to use. I definitely recommend this harness and leash combo.The only Con that I could think of for this product has to do with coloring. It doesn't bother me in the least, but if you are a matchy-matchy person, it may bother you. The harness itself is 2-toned Plum and pink. The leash is a much brighter pink that does not match the pink of the harness....so, yes, I am disappointed, but chances are, she'll be wearing a sweater or t-shirt when we go for walks anyway. This little lady is quite the fashionista, so the mismatched harness/leash combo will be unknown by anyone else💁🏼‍♀️[I did remove a star for this esthetic issue, but if you read the above paragraph, you know the product itself is great, so you decide....or, don't buy "plum" and see what you get]I can't wait until the weather is a little less windy so I can take her out for adventures. She loves looking out of the windows, I sure hope she enjoys getting outside just as much!!