{"product_id":"reversible-pet-sling-carrier-crossbody","title":"Reversible Pet Sling Carrier - Cotton Crossbody Bag for Cats \u0026 Small Dogs","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eSome animals don't want a box. A puppy on their first few outings, a small dog who's started tiring halfway round the walk, a nervous rescue who settles only when they're touching you - for these, being zipped into an enclosed carrier is the stressful part, not the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ereversible pet sling carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e holds your pet against your body in a soft cotton pouch, with their head out and your hands mostly free. It's less a piece of travel equipment than a way of taking a small animal with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is Actually For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuppies\u003c\/strong\u003e on early outings, before they've built up stamina or confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElderly small dogs\u003c\/strong\u003e who manage the first half of a walk and need carrying home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnxious pets\u003c\/strong\u003e who calm down with body contact and a familiar heartbeat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovering animals\u003c\/strong\u003e who need to be near you and shouldn't be walking far\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort errands\u003c\/strong\u003e - the school run, a walk to the shops, a wait at the vet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm weather\u003c\/strong\u003e, where breathable cotton beats an enclosed carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Understand What A Sling Is Not\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is open at the top, and it is not escape-proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's the design, not a flaw - the open top is what makes it comfortable and calming. But it means a startled cat or a determined small dog can get out of it, and they will if something frightens them badly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo: \u003cstrong\u003ealways put a harness on your pet and clip them to the sling before you set off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never rely on the pouch alone, and never use a sling for an animal you know panics - a nervous cat going to the vet needs a zipped carrier, not this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for the right animal in the right situation, a sling is lovely. Used as a substitute for a secure carrier, it's a lost pet waiting to happen. We'd rather say so plainly than sell you the wrong thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReversible, So It's Two Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWear it plain side out for something understated, or flip it for the printed lining. Both faces are finished properly - it's a genuine two-sided design rather than a patterned inside that was never meant to be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical benefit is more mundane and more useful: when one side picks up mud or hair, turn it around and carry on until wash day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCotton And Hemp, Not Plastic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer is a cotton and hemp blend - breathable, naturally textured, and far cooler against a body than the coated synthetics most carriers use. In summer that difference is real, since your pet is pressed against you and taking your body heat on top of the air temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lining is a soft printed knit, gentle against skin and short coats. The whole thing is unstructured, so it folds down to almost nothing in a bag or a coat pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible cotton and hemp pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e with a printed knit lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide shoulder strap\u003c\/strong\u003e that spreads weight rather than cutting in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossbody carry\u003c\/strong\u003e for a stable, close fit against the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully soft and foldable\u003c\/strong\u003e - packs flat, takes no storage space\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour colours\u003c\/strong\u003e - Pink, Grey, Blue and Canvas Lake Blue\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\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 cm including shoulder strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton and hemp blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrinted knitted fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully soft, reversible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossbody shoulder strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, Grey, Blue, Canvas Lake Blue\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 × sling carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlings suit genuinely small animals - small cats, kittens, and toy and small dog breeds. If your pet is heavy enough that you'd hesitate to hold them in one arm for ten minutes, they're too heavy for a sling, whatever the fabric can technically hold. The limit is your shoulder, not the stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut the harness on first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every time, without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the strap\u003c\/strong\u003e so the pouch sits at hip or waist height and your pet rests against your body rather than swinging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower your pet in\u003c\/strong\u003e and let them settle. Most animals turn once or twice and lie down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip the harness\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sling before you start moving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a hand near them\u003c\/strong\u003e in busy places - the reassurance costs nothing and it's your backup if something startles them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry. Cotton and hemp will shrink in hot water and a tumble dryer, so keep both cool. Reshape the pouch while damp and dry it flat rather than hanging it, which stretches the strap over time. Brush loose hair off before washing rather than letting it felt into the knit lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this instead of a carrier for vet visits?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor a calm, confident animal on a short trip, some owners do. For most, no - a vet waiting room is full of unfamiliar dogs and smells, and that's exactly the situation where an open sling stops being safe. A zipped carrier is the right tool there; you'll find several in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow heavy a pet can it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYour shoulder gives out long before the fabric does. Slings suit toy and small breeds and small cats. If carrying your pet in one arm for ten minutes sounds like hard work, a backpack carrier will treat your back far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my cat tolerate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCats vary enormously. Confident, people-oriented cats often love the contact; independent or skittish ones want four walls and a zip. You'll know from how your cat behaves when held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it comfortable to wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrossbody carry spreads the weight across your torso rather than hanging off one shoulder point, which helps a lot. It's still one-sided loading, so for longer distances a backpack-style carrier is easier on your back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a harness included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, and you should use one with this carrier specifically. Harnesses are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cats\"\u003eCats collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dogs\"\u003eDogs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fold up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCompletely. There's no frame, so it packs into a handbag or coat pocket - handy when you only need it for the way home.\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 carrier and travel 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":51166307581988,"sku":"CJJJCWGY00657-Blue","price":25.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Canvas lake blue","offer_id":51166307614756,"sku":"CJJJCWGY00657-Canvas lake blue","price":18.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":51166307647524,"sku":"CJJJCWGY00657-Gray","price":26.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":51166307680292,"sku":"CJJJCWGY00657-Pink","price":26.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/0717\/5972\/files\/2818758860366.jpg?v=1785048327","url":"https:\/\/pawbertons.com\/products\/reversible-pet-sling-carrier-crossbody","provider":"Pawbertons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}