A few days ago, I turned my Cat-a-Day calendar and saw some familiar kitty faces. When I read about the cats, I discovered that they belong to a friend of mine in Connecticut—a veterinarian I met at a Cat Writer’s Conference in New York a few years ago. Upon seeing this gorgeous photo of her British shorthair cat and kitten, I contacted Sharon and she told me about a new venture she’s entered into. I was so excited about this product that I just had to share it with you.
Sharon and a business partner have designed and are selling the most wonderful Friendly Travelers
for cats and small dogs.
She describes the product this way, “The Friendly Traveler is a pet carrier designed with your pet’s comfort in mind. In fact, your pet will not recognize it as a carrier and will happily go in and travel with you wherever you want to take him. Even to the veterinarian’s office.” She says that the design elements make is safe, stylish, pet friendly, human friendly and fun. The carriers are handmade and comfortable. They’re also a conversation starter and make the perfect gift for animal lovers everywhere! Guess what? There is also a Friendly Traveler Backpack.
Having just made a trip to the veterinarian this week with a cat who was not so happy to find herself in a carrier, I had to ask, “What makes your carriers pet-friendly?” I mean, they’re lovely and they come in so many different styles. But what’s going to entice a cat to go inside? Here’s what Sharon told me, “Because it’s pretty, the owners are inclined to leave them out rather than stow them away in the attic or basement (or garage) where they end of smelling funny or get dusty and dirty. Cats are too clean to want to get into that kind of thing. These are soft and comfy and inviting and pretty. The cat uses it as a bed and it becomes a safe and familiar place. When it’s time to go, just zip it up and go traveling. Also, there’s a big opening, so it’s easy to get in and out of—no struggling to drag them out or push them in.”
Do check out these Friendly Travelers here: http://www.thefriendlytraveler.com
