{"product_id":"quilted-cat-carrier-tote-shoulder-bag","title":"Quilted Cat Carrier Tote - Soft Shoulder Bag for Cats \u0026 Small Dogs","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eMost carriers announce themselves. Plastic shells, bubble windows, obvious vents - useful, but you're visibly carrying an animal through a café, a shop or an office lobby, and everyone knows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003equilted cat carrier tote\u003c\/strong\u003e reads as an ordinary shoulder bag. Soft checkerboard fabric, dual straps, a shape that belongs over your arm rather than strapped to your back. The mesh panel does the work quietly, and your cat travels without the whole street noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMesh Instead Of A Bubble\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more than it sounds. Clear plastic domes look striking, but they trap heat - a transparent panel in sunlight works exactly like a car windscreen, and rigid carriers hold that warmth in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn open mesh panel does the opposite. Air passes straight through it, so the inside stays close to the temperature outside. Your cat still sees out, still gets light, and there's no greenhouse effect to manage. For anything beyond a very short trip, and for anyone who walks in warm weather, that's the more sensible design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA roll-up fabric flap covers the mesh when your cat wants privacy - useful for nervous travellers who'd rather not watch a busy street go past, and for cutting draughts in cold weather. Roll it down for shade, roll it up for a view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuilted, Not Rigid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a padded quilted fabric - light, soft, and forgiving. It has no rigid frame, which means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt packs away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold it flat into a cupboard or the boot of a car rather than losing a shelf to a plastic shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's light to start with.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before your cat is in it, there's almost nothing to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's quiet and soft against you.\u003c\/strong\u003e No hard edges knocking your hip with every step, no plastic creak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is honest: an unstructured bag doesn't protect against knocks the way a shell does, and it won't stand up on its own when you set it down. For short, calm trips that's rarely a problem. For crowded transport or regular use, a structured carrier is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's On It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge mesh front panel\u003c\/strong\u003e for airflow and visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoll-up privacy flap\u003c\/strong\u003e that secures back with a strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded side opening\u003c\/strong\u003e with a drawstring, so your cat can put their head out if they want to\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual shoulder straps\u003c\/strong\u003e long enough to carry over the shoulder or on the forearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuilted padded fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e in a subtle checkerboard weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour colours\u003c\/strong\u003e - Blue, Purple, Green and Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 × 36 × 16 cm (approx. 14.2 × 14.2 × 6.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuilted padded fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft and unstructured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull mesh front panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual shoulder straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, Purple, Green, Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × pet bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Your Cat Fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the depth figure carefully: 16 cm.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the measurement that decides this, not the 36 × 36 face. It's a slim bag, so your cat travels curled rather than stretched out, and there isn't room to turn around freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's fine for a short journey with a cat who settles and curls up anyway - which is most cats, most of the time. It isn't right for a large cat, a restless one, or anything longer than a short trip. If your cat needs to stand up and turn around, choose a deeper structured carrier instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall cats and kittens\u003c\/strong\u003e on short journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e - Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Toy Poodles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick vet trips\u003c\/strong\u003e and short walks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm weather\u003c\/strong\u003e, where mesh beats a sealed dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants something discreet\u003c\/strong\u003e in cafés, shops or on public transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall homes\u003c\/strong\u003e where a rigid carrier is a year-round storage problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd Doesn't Suit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge or heavy cats.\u003c\/strong\u003e The depth runs out first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong journeys.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short trips only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrowded transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft bag offers little protection from being knocked or pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetermined escape artists.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabric and a zip won't out-stubborn a cat set on getting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore The First Trip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it open on the floor\u003c\/strong\u003e for a few days. Cats investigate open bags on their own - that's half the work done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut a familiar blanket inside\u003c\/strong\u003e, something that smells of home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed a few treats in there\u003c\/strong\u003e while it's stationary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry it around the house once\u003c\/strong\u003e before a real journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip your cat's harness to the internal safety strap\u003c\/strong\u003e before you move, and only open the zip somewhere enclosed - never on a street or in a car park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, or hand wash in cool water and air dry - quilted padding holds water, so give it longer to dry than you think it needs. Skip the tumble dryer, which flattens the padding permanently. Brush loose hair off the mesh rather than picking at it, and store the bag flat or loosely folded so the mesh panel doesn't crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a capsule backpack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThree things: it carries on your shoulder rather than your back, it uses mesh instead of a clear dome so it stays cooler, and it folds flat for storage. A capsule backpack is better for longer carries, heavier pets and crowded places; this is better for short, discreet trips in warm weather. Both are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs shoulder carrying comfortable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a small cat over a short distance, yes. All the weight sits on one shoulder though, so for anything longer than about fifteen minutes a backpack-style carrier will treat your back better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my cat escape from it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe zip closes fully and the side opening has a drawstring. As with any soft carrier, clip your cat's harness to the internal safety strap - that's what stops a bolt when you unzip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it get hot inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMuch less than a clear-domed carrier. The mesh panel means air moves through rather than sitting still. Standard sense still applies - shade, not direct sun, and never left in a parked car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on a plane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAirline requirements vary widely and change often. Check your specific airline's published pet carrier specification before booking - the 16 cm depth may work in your favour under a seat, but dimensions and rules differ by carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a harness included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Harnesses are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e, and it's worth having one for any carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note On Measurements And Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are measured by hand and may vary slightly. Colours can appear different across phone and monitor screens depending on lighting and calibration - the item itself is the accurate reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the rest of our travel and carrier range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pawbertons","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51166307778596,"sku":"CJYD191929501AZ","price":24.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51166307811364,"sku":"CJYD191929504DW","price":24.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":51166307844132,"sku":"CJYD191929503CX","price":24.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":51166307876900,"sku":"CJYD191929502BY","price":24.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0717\/5972\/files\/40b8ddf0-181b-4d7e-bafd-a03493f22d12.jpg?v=1785048346","url":"https:\/\/pawbertons.com\/products\/quilted-cat-carrier-tote-shoulder-bag","provider":"Pawbertons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}