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Originally Posted by chelbuddy oscar's mom - which messenger bag did you get? I am looking now -
And re: Costco - I am so sad that they don't allow dogs - do you put the bag in the cart with the pup, or do you just carry it? (and which celltei do you have?)
Thanks! I have mostly been using 2 bags I got from Target, but I'm not totally pleased with either...
One is this one: the Sherpa Backpack http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html...sin=B00061W88A
which I also used on the plane - it was great for that, but it sometimes leans over when it's on the ground, so it doesn't make for a very sturdy pak.
Then for more casual trips where he is allowed to go with me I use a different one and I like it a lot, but mostly because he generally does not try to jump out of it - it does not have a good restraining strap (it's elastic) - but now I can't find it online anymore - also from Target - it was the "Black Nylon Pet Tote with Crocodile Trim" - I bought it for $12.49 from the website, but I see it in my local store for like $22!
Target has some really cute bags and since you can return them to the store it is very reasonable... |
I got this
http://www.trixieandpeanut.com/travel/m10400.html messenger bag from trixie and peanut. Very cute - but like I said, I don't know if all dogs would be comfortable in it as it doesn't have a hard, reinforced floor on it. I put is across my chest and it hugs Oscar really close to my body and the bag kinda envelops him like a pouch - he doesn't seem to mind though, he can still poke his head out and see everything.
I also have this
http://celltei.com/clcafpabl.html bag from celltei in an xtra small - Oscar is 3lbs (but this size is supposed to be good for 4-4.5lbs). I use this one the most. It is a little bulkier than i wanted, but I like it because it doesn't LOOK like a dog bag - a lot of dog carriers have paw prints, bones or crazy designs/colors and I wanted something discreet to carry around. I use this to get Oscar into my office building and have done this for the last 4 mths and no one has figured it out yet. This bag is also airline approved and has supports in it so that when the bag is sitting on the floor, it keeps it shape.
My next bag was going to be this
http://celltei.com/noname12.html - I really love the style of the bag, smaller dimensions BUT I was going to change the fabric to something more versatile like the off white/khaki color used for some of their other bags, and change the trim to the brown leather. I was quoted for this bag and it's very reasonable and no more than the other styles. I really like that they can customize bags to your preferences.
I have looked at soo many sites for dog bags and they all have about the same dimensions or are BIGGER - Celltei's are actually some of the smaller bags in comparison that I've found. I'm only 5'4, so I think I look silly toting around GIANT bags.
Once I get my next puppy (fingers crossed!) I will look at getting another bag to fit both my babies!