PetSafe Come with Me Kitty Harness and Bungee Leash, Harness for Cats, Large, Black/Silver

Very successful for my 7 kg Maine Coon boy. Having tried at least five other cat harnesses and even a couple meant for dogs , this was a final purchase that amazingly worked. We only use it for run arounds and tree climbs in the park but it never slips off and is very easy to get on him. It manages to be very secure and strong enough for a very large kitty. Light and minimal strapping , not a straight-jacket like so many others. Note that we don’t use it for “ walking “ the cat, but it’s perfect for an indoor kitty who likes an outing and tree climb every now and then.

Wasn't sure how much success I'd have harness training a 4-year old Bengal cat, but she has taken to this without too much fuss. It's important to harness train cats in small steps to begin with...The cat will likely exhibit unusual behaviour at first, such as flopping on the ground or crawling on the floor or reversing in an effort to escape it, so make introductions short to begin with, no more than 5 minutes first time then all going well keep trying it each day gradually increasing the duration each time, making sure it's properly fastened and secure but allowing enough space to get two fingers under it so it's not too tight. The trick is to persevere and encourage the cat with treats and lots of petting and reassurance each time and try to engage them in play so that they develop a positive association with it. Within just a few days my cat was allowing me to put the harness on her without any fuss. After leaving the harness on her about an hour (during which time she mopped around in an apparent huff) I decided it was time to put the leash on her and take her into the garden. Once she had the outdoors to explore, along with me for security and reassurance, she took to it well and didnt try to escape. I have to say the leash that comes with the harness is also excellent, since the bungee prevents too much jarring or risk of injury if she bolts. A couple of times she did want to run, but mostly out of joy from having all the space to explore. The bungee leash was perfect for that, and once she's used to it, I will maybe switch to an extending chord leash to allow her to range a bit further while still staying safe. I'm confident after a few days training that I can now take her further afield and go on trips into the countryside without her freaking out and/or trying to escape. I was given the advice that tying a knot into the part of the harness where it fastens to a leash can help make it more difficult for the cat to escape, but I haven't found that I needed to do that. While this harness can be tricky to put on, requiring that it goes over the head then fastening on two sides, it is very secure once in position and adjusted to the right size for your cat. It should also be quicker to get used to than say a jacket harness, which may be easier to put on, but is also more restrictive. I'd previously tried a 'Voyager Step-In' jacket harness actually meant for small dogs, and she didnt take to it very well, freezing and flopping over almost as if she was having a seizure. I may work up to the jacket harness for certain outdoor conditions (winter for example), but the 'Come To Me Kitty' harness seems to be doing the job just fine, and compared to a jacket harness, it should quickly feel to the cat like it's not even there. Overall very happy with my purchase, and the cat seems happy too now that it's opened up a whole new world of outdoor adventures for her.

Second of these leads I have bought and is great for taking my cat out. She loves exploring the garden. It is easy to use (when your kitten isn't fighting you trying to put it on her) and the bungee chord means she can lunge with suddenly being pulled up short. However there is an issue. The previous lead feed smoothly through the loops at the back of the neck because the two tapes were laid so the back of the top tape laid over the front of the lower tape. Which meant they stayed flat in relation to each other. Whether there has been a design change or a mistake in manufacture, this one has been stitched so the tapes are back to back, which causes one to turn over. This means it does not feed through the D-loops smoothly when my kitten lunges, leaving it loose enough for her to escape. Fortunately she hasn't realised she can escape yet, but only a matter of time. As long as you are aware of this and keep adjusting the position of the rubber retainer you should be OK.

I tried several different harnesses and couldn’t get my cat to cooperate—I was about ready to give up. But with this one, my cat put it on right away! After just three indoor practice sessions, we went for our first short outdoor walk. The quality is great, it feels safe, and I’m very happy with it!

Bought medium size for our 13 week old kitten. Seems good quality. On the smallest setting it’s a little loose, but the intention is he’ll grow into it and get comfortable wearing it before we eventually take him out. A bit fiddly to work out how to fit it at first, but he seems to find it comfortable enough and falls asleep in it!

Extremely disappointed. The harness has been stitched/assembled upside down. It’s no good as it hurts my cat. I have to throw it away. So waist of money and there is no way how to communicate with the seller for a refund or replacement for a properly built harness. Shame as it looks good quality. Quality control should have spotted the mistake before shipping it.

Good product, cat got used to it quickly.

Followed the instructions carefully, but the product is just not designed for easy use. Had to return as kitty repeated backed out of it.