Do you worry about someone stealing your purse (carrier) with dog inside?
 

I have a purse style carrier with short handles so I carry it hanging from my hand, of course. When I am out, I worry that someone will grab my "purse" and get my baby who is inside. Does anyone else worry about this?

I am looking for a purse style carrier with a shoulder strap, feeling that may be more secure, but I don't know.

I take him with me to run errands, shopping, bank, etc.

Does anyone have a thought on this topic? Am I being paranoid?

I dont think you're being paranoid. Yorkies and other small breeds are often stolen. Even puppies of larger breeds. I think that you're taking precautions. I do worry about such a thing happening, so I think its totally normal.

I use a front pet carrier. I keep one in my car & one in my truck for those "just in case" times. There's a pocket for your wallet. I'll put just my wallet in the carrier, my purse I put in the trunk or in my truck storage area , anyone wants to steal my baby has to steal me too, I don't think that's gonna happen lol

In today's times, I worry about my purse anyways and I don't carry my dogs, so I don't think you are being paranoid at all. But, I just think you need to be vigilant about your surroundings and don't leave your carrier unattended. Always have your hand on the handle and always put your purse in your vehicle BEFORE you unload your cart. I think the way you present yourself has as much to do with someone trying to target you. They are looking for someone who doesn't pay attention, or gives them the perfect opportunity to snatch and run. I think some basic precautionary measures helps a great deal to not become a target.

My neighbhor had a yorkie and used a purse. She went grocery shopping and put the purse in the seat that little kids sit in. After she put her groceries in the car she drove up forgetting the yorkie was still in the grocery cart. Fortunately she realized at within minutes of pulling off and was able to get her yorkie back. It's real easy to get distracted that's why I prefer a backpack.


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I dont think you are being paranoid at all....I have seen and talked to people that have had pups stolen by all means of absconding that you could possibly imagine...from grocery carts, from arms, from purses, from cars, from carriers, from restaurants, from Home Depot, where someone asked to hold the little baby, and then took off like a spotted ape with the pup in her arms! No such thing as paranoid....Yorkies are the #1 stolen dog in the country...home invasions, grooming shops, pet stores, it just goes on and on!!! Never leave your pup unattended in grocery carts or cars...never allow anyone, ESPECIALLY strangers, to hold your baby out in public.....one of my new owners had her Yorkie stolen because she left her front drapes open so the pup could look out when the owner was at work......someone saw the pup looking out the window, and broke into the townhouse and stole her dog.....anytime my dog is with me, it is somehow attached to my body by some method of complicated security.....to get my dog, they are going to have to take my 200# body also....that wont be happening!!

Home invasion is definitely a fear or mine. I do have an alarm but Dutch is so friendly she would invite the burglar in and show him around.

Sound like something I would probably do! Can you give more info on how you have your little one tethered, so you mean a leash, my bag tether, or something else?

Well, this is something like I'm thinking might be better for those "out in public" kind of places. This is the one I was thinking of, because I still do want it to look like a purse:

Amazon.com : Snoozer Kelsey Cross Body Pet Bag,...

When I had my little Bijou, I always worried about being away from home and someone robbing my home and taking my puppy. I would be sick if that happened. I could not stand to know where she was or who was taking care of her.

That looks perfect, can it be placed over your head and hang to the side, rather then just on one shoulder where someone could slip it off the shoulder. My Cody weighs 12 lbs, kinda heavy for a side shoulder bag, reason for the front carrier, I got it mostly for when I go to fairs and such, don't want him on the ground with crowds of ppl, but do use it if I have to dash into a store.

Ok lol, I just answered my own question I see it's a cross body bag. Perfect.

I am so sorry but someone on here sold me the GREATEST purse style carrier I had ever seen! I desperately needed something that looked like a purse, because I needed to sneak newborn puppies into my office in the hospital, so they could be tube fed every two hours. This brand was I guess what some could call a "knock-off" of a much more expensive bag.....It is a "Take Me Along by Jaraden"......I ADORE this thing and get hundreds of compliments on it, first as a really neat purse, then !!SURPRISE!! as a pet carrier! It looks just like a purse, and is large enough for me to put an adult in it if I want....all my "pets" are like max 5 lbs and less....(my breeders all go in carriers because they are 6 lbs-8lbs and a little too heavy for me to carry on my bursitis affected shoulders!)

I hope whoever sold me this bag sees this and says so....I highly recommend this bag/purse/carrier.....and you can carry it on your arm or with the shoulder strap. (I took a couple of other shoulder purse straps off old purses and I clip them to this bag then go around my waist...to get this thing away from me, they have to undo the 2 extra shoulder straps that attach to the bag and go around my waist, and one crosses over my right shoulder and attaches to the bag, then the one that comes on the bag goes on my left shoulder. (These 2 extra purse straps are actually color coordinated with whatever top I have on, and can not be easily seen.) I know it sounds clobbered up, but it really is not very noticable, especially if you are concentrating on that beautiful pet bag! I got the salmon colored one, but it is more a subdued pink than orangy salmon color!

Yes! I too hope someone who has a "Take Me Along by Jaraden" pipes in. I will search online too. I don't care if it is genuine or a knock off if it works. Some are sooo expensive for the real thing.

As for the additional straps....I LOVE IT!! I was thinking of attaching a shoulder strap to my purse style bag, which is rather large like a diaper bag. I think this is great! I don't care if it sounds funky to anyone or is cumbersome. I DON'T CARE! I absolutely can NOT lose my baby! OK, I am going to be on the hunt for all sorts of straps that I can match to my clothing as well. THANK YOU! GREAT IDEA!! :D

I just googled my Jaraden pet bag....yep! Thats it!....coral-pink they call the color....They have even more styles! Let me know if you decide to get it when you see how nice it is! It is a VERY well constructed carrier, heavy snaps and zippers....nothing cheap or light but it was considerably less expensive than the one it mimics!!!

Is this it? If so, yes, it is very purse like....I like it but not the price so much!! I will look for it on ebay, or if someone on YT has one to sell contact me!!

I was on Amazon earlier today, they also have a few on there. I'm not sure if the price is cheaper than eBay tho.

That is it.....let me see if I can find it priced better than what you found....

Check here!! BIG SALE!! They have a gold metallic one that is marked down from 189.00 to 114.50. It is not a brite shiney flashy gold metallic...it is quite pretty and I MAY get me this one too!!! FREE SHIPPING!!!!
Jaraden Pet Carriers, Small Dog Carriers & Kennels l Doggie Diva
Jaraden Le Petit Mon Ami Dog Carrier Gold Metallic

Well, DADGUM IT!!!! I went a bought that gold tone metallic Jaraden Le Petit Mon Ami purse pet carrier, on sale at Doggie Diva, for $114.50, plus FREE SHIPPING!!! Happy Valentines Day to me!!!

Nice! I may just do the same! Great price! Much thanks!!
Between the other green crossbody bag & if I order this, there won't be anywhere we can't go!! :)

There is no way I could carry ZoE in a bag hanging from my hand...she is way too heavy! I have three large kwigy bos and alternate between which one I use based on what I'm wearing.

I always keep Zo tucked safely under my arm, while in the bag. If I set the bag in a shopping trolley, I use a carabiner clip to attach the bag to the cart, so no one could grab the bag I run (I do the same thing with my regular big purse, although I usually shop with a crossbody bag that I never take off). A little paranoia is good, if if keeps you safe.

Here's a pic of ZoE in her gunmetal kwigy bo.

I have that bag and a 7lb yorkie, I posted a review of it on here. I like it, it's much lighter than the jaradan bags.

I never let anyone hold Lola, and I'm always paying attention to her or I have my fingers under her buddy belt and leash around my hand, I also do that if someone wants to pet her.
I have a fabuleash and I really like the clip on it because it requires two hands to remove, but it's too short and rough to wrap around my hand.

Another great idea! Thanks!

ZoE is so cute! :thumbup:

Jaraden company has gone out of business. So whatever is out there that is it. I know Kristin (Maximo) sells Jaraden. You can contact her and see if she has any

Here is the website

http://www.wfieldsforpets.com

How is it on your shoulders? Some of the past bags I've had are really uncomfortable and leave grooves.

It is great on the shoulders....the strap widens out and is padded where it lays on your shoulder, so it is not a problem with digging down into your shoulder!

I cant believe Jaraden went out of business!! I love my bags! Maybe they will be putting them ALL on sale soon!

Welp that's all I needed to hear, my husband's credit card thanks you;)

I KNOW!!! I have emailed the company.....when people are selling junk, I can understand going out of business....but these carriers are great....strong, solid, well made, heavy duty zippers, great shoulder straps, .....what a shame if they really are going out of business!

I have the same concerns with my Tessa. I have had my purse stolen, just pulled it off my shoulder and ran off with it. Nearly stepping on my 2.5 lb Yorkie Thank God he didn't pick him up (I don't think he saw him). Bad experience. So yes I really worry about leaving Tessa at home by herself and about taking her with me in her purse bag. I never put her in the grocery cart (afraid someone will take her(they cut the strap with knife). And afraid someone will pull the bag off my shoulder. I think bag with strap across body is definitely better choice. And I can't help but wonder if some of this has to do with my age now (68).