Reddit mentions of Petsfit Sturdy Hiking Pet Carrier Backpack for Pets up to 16LB -Upgrade Version with Side Pockets

Petsfit 17"H x13"L x11"D Inches Comfort Dogs Carriers Backpack Grey and Green Trim,Hold Pets Up to 15 LBS,Go for Walk, Hiking and Cycling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXO5J78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YsPEzb4C84TJA

Its a bag like this. I got one for my cat and he loves it. It is so much easier to bring around than a normal carrier. Plus, he likes to go for walks around the neighborhood in it also.

Not OP, but I think it is this one https://www.amazon.com/Petsfit-Comfort-Dogs-Carriers-Backpack/dp/B01DXO5J78/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=petsfit+backpack&qid=1567520935&s=gateway&sr=8-4

So my Ragnar hated the car too. He used to scream (generally in my ear....) he hated it so bad. I felt awful about it but he needed to go to the vet or be in the car to get places that he loved (hiking up a mountain,etc) so we started doing short rides a couple times a week. Particularly to places where he would be happy like the pet store to pick out a new toy or a park to play. He started associating the car rides with good things not just the vet and we went on longer and longer rides. He now LOVES to ride. I admit I also do not put him in a carrier and it is dangerous. Not because I worry about him affecting my driving (getting under the pedals etc) but because if we were to get into an accident he would certainly get thrown around the car and get hurt. But he loves to look around and watch out the window so I did buy a seat buckle that attaches to his harness that will help with that.

I also started training him with a backpack carrier that he can go in and out of the top if I leave open which I almost always do. If we are out in public and he's had enough (people love him and are very curious about Bengals) he'll retreat into it on his own. He just hates being confined but once he figured out the top is normally open (except when he's being cranky out or something like that) he doesn't mind it at all. I also leave it open in the house on the floor so he really thinks of it as his space. I don't like the pod style because it looked like it would trap heat in and since we hike alot I wanted something breathable and comfortable for both of us as well. So we went with this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DXO5J78?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
I also have a very large 14lb (and still growing! ) Bengal so this may be a bit big for the average size cat. It's great for hikes or even just a walk around the park. And it's easy for me to throw over my shoulder in case I need it or not.

These things worked for my boy really well and hopefully will work for your girl! It was a process and training definitely took some time but the reward is well worth it. I hope this helps and good luck!

My cat doesn't seem to mind. There's a good stretch along the floor he can run across when we play, and I make sure (more like he does) that I play with him two or three times a day. The confined space also means he can jump between the counter, table, and seat freely. The fact they sleep 12-16 hours per day helps. I'd make sure you can take it outside once in a while too. I just got one of these and it's the perfect size for a cat.

Petsfit Comfort Dogs Carriers/Backpack Hold Pets up to 15 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXO5J78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JFh-Ab6J7BWBF


This is what we got, we will see how it works as she grows but right now it’s perfect and it’s looking like she’s going to be on the smaller side.

So we use the yourcatbackpack fat cat one sometimes because we got it for free through Instagram and it has a greater weight capacity and pockets but it’s really not his favorite. He seems more cramped inside and is too tall to look out the bubble. And the bottom has bent underneath his weight so it makes it even more cramped inside for him.

He LOVES this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DXO5J78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_05FBCb8469861

But it doesn’t have pockets and we’ve had an issue with him punching his big fat face through the mesh and breaking the zipper but we were able to fix it and the customer service was really helpful as well. He has more space to lay down in this one than the bubble carrier types and if I offer him both, he always goes to the petsfit one

I know there are vet clinics in Selkirk that might be closer than for you to drive in winnipeg. Selkirk Vet Services is great.

I think Selkirk animal hospital will send vets out, but I believe that's for herd and large animal type calls. Generally they expect you to bring small animals in.

I've had some stubborn cats in my time. I found a cat back pack like this https://www.amazon.ca/Petsfit-Comfort-Dogs-Carriers-Backpack/dp/B01DXO5J78 is more comforting for them.

This one

We bought it after some extensive research. No complaints!