This pet sling carrier is a crossbody bag with a mesh pouch that holds a small dog or cat against your side, so you can carry them with your hands free for doors, bags and the leash. Size S suits pets under 5 lb (2.2 kg) and size L pets under 12 lb (5.4 kg).
Halfway around the block, your small dog stops walking
It is a flight of stairs, a crowd at the crossing, a bigger dog across the street. Your dog sits down and looks up at you, and the rest of the walk happens in your arms, with the shopping bag hooked on one wrist and no hand for the door.
Arms, tote bags and a carrier too bulky to bring
Carrying a dog in your arms works for a minute. A tote bag gives them nothing to hold on to and nothing to clip them to. And a hard carrier is one more bulky thing to haul around on a walk where you may not need it.
How the pet sling carrier works
Put the strap over one shoulder so the pouch sits at your opposite hip, adjust the length with the buckle, and lift your dog or cat into the pouch. Clip the hook inside the opening to their collar or leash, then pull the drawstring at the opening to close it around their neck. The sling is made of mesh fabric, sponge and PVC, and the strap is wide, with a zip pocket for your phone, tissues or bags. More walk and travel gear is in pet accessories.
What it does well
- A dog sling carrier that leaves your hands free. Your dog rides at your side while your hands deal with doors, bags and the leash.
- A collar hook inside the opening. The clip attaches to the collar or leash to help keep your dog from jumping out.
- A crossbody dog carrier with a wide strap. The supplier widened the strap to ease the load on your shoulder.
- A drawstring at the opening. Pull it snug around your dog or cat so only the head is out.
- A pocket on the strap. A zip pocket holds a phone, tissues or poop bags.
Specifications
| Size S | For a dog or cat under 5 lb (2.2 kg); sling about 35 cm (13.77 in) long and 20 cm (7.87 in) high |
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| Size L | For a dog or cat under 12 lb (5.4 kg); sling about 42 cm (16.53 in) long and 30 cm (11.8 in) high |
| Back-length guide | Under 8 in (20 cm): S. 8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm): L |
| Materials | Mesh fabric, sponge, PVC |
| Wear | One shoulder, across the body; adjustable strap with a buckle |
| Closures | Collar hook inside; drawstring opening; hook-and-loop fastening |
| In the box | One pet sling carrier |
| Care | Hand wash only |
| Colors | Black, blue, dark blue, green, grey, pink, purple, red, rose, teal, yellow |
Who it suits — and who it doesn’t
It suits small dogs, cats and other small pets such as a rabbit, the kind of pet the supplier lists: a Chihuahua, Yorkie, Maltese, Pomeranian or toy poodle, or a small cat. It is for short carries on walks, errands and transit. It is not for a dog or cat over 12 lb (5.4 kg) or with a back longer than 10 in (25 cm), and it is not a car seat or a carrier for long hikes; a pet near the top of the limit will feel heavy on one shoulder.
Questions people ask
Which size small dog carrier sling do I need?
Go by weight and back length. Choose S for a dog or cat under 5 lb (2.2 kg) with a back under 8 in (20 cm), and L for one under 12 lb (5.4 kg) with a back of 8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm). If the weight and back length point to different sizes, or your pet is near the S limit, choose L.
Can I use it as a cat sling bag?
Yes, for a small cat that is calm when held; the supplier’s size guide includes cats. Clip the collar hook every time.
Is a dog sling safe?
It is safer with the collar hook clipped and the drawstring snug; the hook is there to help keep your dog from jumping out, but it does not replace your attention. Keep a hand near your dog when you bend down.
How do I wash it?
By hand only. Let it dry fully before the next use.
Worth knowing before you order
The weight limits here come from the supplier’s size chart; its written description gives higher figures, and we use the lower ones. Pet slings tend to fit snugly, so if your dog or cat is near the S limit, choose L; a dog or cat near 12 lb (5.4 kg) is at the top of the L range. Ventilation in mesh slings varies, so check on your dog or cat often in warm weather. All the weight sits on one shoulder, which is fine for short carries but tiring over a long walk.
The next stairway is just around the corner
There is always another set of stairs, another crowd, another bigger dog. With this on your shoulder, carrying your dog past them takes one movement instead of both arms. It travels in weeks rather than days — the estimate on this page is the real carrier quote. If it isn’t right for you, our returns and refund policy explains what happens next.
