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Reddit mentions of Kitty Holster - S/M Purple
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Size S/M - Color is Purple with Black PipingCollar Adjusts Approx 9-12" / Girth Adjusts Approx 13-17" ( Girth is the area behind the front legs around the body)Lightweight Cotton, Comfortable, Calming and SecureMachine wash cold / Dry FlatSecure hook and loop closures; D-ring for attaching leash
Specs:
| Color | Purple |
| Height | 0.4 Inches |
| Length | 11 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | S/M |
| Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Width | 7.5 Inches |
She had a grand time, and has demanded to go out each morning since that first day.
The harness is a "Kitty Holster" (Kitty Holster - S/M Purple https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013TMV9LO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8KiA6CQz5omrY). There's a lot of neoprene cat/dog harnesses out there, but I thought this adjustable cotton one would be better tolerated. It's light, not too grabby, with a gentle overall pressure (which can be comforting).
When I first got the harness, I put it in her favorite sleeping spot for a few days, so either she'd get used to the smell of it and/or it would start to smell like her.
Early one morning, when it was super quiet and she was super mellow, I tried putting the neck part on her loosely. She was surprisingly chill, so I then loosely closed the belly section.
Then I spent a few minutes spoiling her with tons of her favorite treats.
By then she was walking around comfortably, so I decided to push my luck and continue to build the association of the harness with good things, so I snapped on the leash and propped open the back door.
I let her explore at her own pace: the first couple of times out, she traced the edges of the yard, along the house, along the fence. Just like cats case an unfamiliar house: learn the perimeter, know how to get back to your safe place.
"Walking" a cat on a leash is the opposite of walking a dog: you follow them, not vice versa. I liken it to being the person on a boat tending a deep sea diver: they're focused on exploring, you're focused on following them about, maintaining their lifeline.
Sorry this is long! I hope some of it is useful. Good luck with your new feline friend!