PetSafe Come With Me Kitty Harness and Bungee Leash

The PetSafe Come With Me Kitty is a lightweight nylon strap harness with quick-snap buckles and a matching bungee leash. The San Francisco SPCA names it as an example of a harness designed for cats.

Who it suits

Calm cats that are already relaxed outdoors and dislike the bulk of a vest. Testers and the PetsRadar vet suggest a vest style for cats that spook easily.

Key facts

• Made of durable nylon, with quick-snap buckles and a different color belly strap so you know which part goes where (PetSafe)
• A rubber stopper at the top of the harness helps it fit snugly; includes a matching bungee leash (PetSafe)
• Girth sizes: Small 9 to 11 in (kittens and small cats), Medium 10.5 to 14 in, Large 13 to 18 in (PetSafe UK)
• Measure the girth behind the front legs and around the rib cage; the harness should not be worn when not in use (PetSafe support)
• Not intended as a tie-out; supervise your cat while it wears the harness (PetSafe manual)

What reviewers say

Cats.com tested it on two cats and made it the runner-up: both found it comfortable and the thin straps hide under fur, and one cat preferred the bungee leash. The tester disliked that the strap between the shoulders pinches closed when a cat pulls. PetsRadar does not recommend H-style harnesses like this for cats who are easily spooked, and Reviewed notes some owners had escapes. We did not test it ourselves.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Light, thin straps that both test cats found comfortable (Cats.com)
• Pro: Color-coded belly strap shows which part goes where
• Pro: Bungee leash included
• Con: The shoulder strap pinches closed when a cat pulls (Cats.com)
• Con: H-style is less secure than a vest for easily spooked cats (PetsRadar)
• Con: Some owners report escapes (Reviewed)

Cautions

• PetSafe says the harness is not a tie-out and should not be worn when not in use; supervise your cat while it is on.
• Measure your cat’s girth behind the front legs and choose the size from that.
• Before going outside, ask your vet about vaccinations and flea, tick and parasite prevention, and make sure your cat is microchipped.