A work in progress, made much easier with Come Wit
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One of my two cats really wants to explore the neighborhood outside our door, but our house is too close to the road, so it isn't safe to just let her go outside when she wants to. I thought it would be fun to take her out for short walks on a leash, so I decided to try the PetSafe Come With Me Kitty harness and bungee leash set. Both parts of this system are made to high-quality standards. The construction is solid with good stitching and no loose or hanging threads. It seems to have been designed not only with the cat's comfort in mind, but also to make it as simple as possible for the human guardian to help their cat into the harness. One of the first things I noticed about it is that the side straps that fit around your cat's shoulders are a different color than the rest of the harness. That makes it so much easier to find the right strap when you're putting this on your kitty, especially when it's a new endeavor and the cat is wriggling and squirming all over the place! Those side straps attach around the back, near the cat's shoulder blades, with buckles that are easy to open and close. All the straps are size-adjustable for your cat's comfort, and those adjustments are pretty simple. This harness comes with some very clear instructions and illustrations, so virtually anybody could use this thing. As easy as it is to use, most cats will need a period of adjustment to accept this harness and wear it without complaint. Unfortunately, my cat Paisley has not reached that stage yet. I have been trying to get her used to wearing the harness (no leash) indoors for a few minutes at a time, but she really resists it so far. That's okay, and I know it will take time (and she isn't a kitten), but I will continue to try to help her get used to it so that she can eventually enjoy the great outdoors! When she is finally ready to go out in her harness, of course, I will give her plenty of time to adjust to that, too. The leash that comes with this set will be a big help in that regard. It's a bungee-style leash, which means it is very stretchy, so Paisley can have the freedom to pull away a little, but still be safely tethered to me. It's just another gentle feature that helps a cat become more familiar with the concept of a leash without freaking her out. I really am looking forward to some neighborhood exploring with my girl, and I know that, once she is totally comfortable with her new harness and bungee leash set, she'll love it, too!