Tomkas Small Dog Sling Carrier - Classic Pocket & Classic Strap - Wrap Carrier - for 3-10 lbs Pets(Black)

This is one of those Amazon purchases where I don’t understand how it could cost so little. Just the fabric to make this would cost more than the cost of this sling. Even though the shoulder strap is not adjustable, I find that more comfortable across my shoulder. I am 5 foot 4, and Because I have a large belly right now, the area in which the dog lies is a little bit resting high on my belly instead of flat against my side. For that reason, obese or large bosomed people might find the strap short or feel it a little bit small, but the construction is excellent and the ability to move it to different parts of your upper body and across the back of your shoulders is manageable because the strap is wide and comfortable. The sling part itself is extremely well-made. The lining is smooth and the little toes and toenails can’t get caught on the totally smooth lining fabric because it cannot snag. That was an extremely thoughtful thing to do. I love that Somebody realized that they don’t want any little toes and toenails getting damaged or hurt because then the dogs will not want to sit in the carrier, and that they took the time to line this so beautifully so that the outside is soft, discreet cotton, and the inside is slippery and cool and safe. I thought the snaps were a nice touch, there are three plastic snaps that go across the top of the carrier to keep the dog safe inside, but there is enough room for the dog to poke their head out of one of the openings and still not fall out. The reason why these plastic snaps are so thoughtful is they make very little noise, unlike the Velcro that is used for many carriers, which is terrifyingly loud and scary for dogs to hear so close to their heads. The fact that the snaps are plastic may or may not make them more durable, I don’t know, but They certainly won’t rust when you wash it. And they don’t have any sharp edges. They make the carrier very easy to open and close. You can glance down and see your pet very easily even if they’re lying down at the bottom. I love that There is a phone pocket! You can’t even buy a phone carrier for this price. So in some ways you’re getting a phone carrier with a free dog carrier attached lol. The fabric is so soft, which is very important for me because I have a nerve condition and I cannot stand fabrics that itch or are artificial. This is a soft light gray cotton. It is not stretchy, which actually makes it sturdier and less likely to dig into your back or shoulder and more likely to sit properly. I washed it in cold water today and let it air dry, it dried very quickly and it did not shrink. It is very lightweight which is super important because I am elderly, and cannot carry any weight other than my dog. I love this dog carrier and I never feel like I love what I get from Amazon it’s either tolerable or I accept it or I just give it away. This surprised me and made me want to share. By the way, my dog is a two-year-old 5 1/2 pound Chihuahua. I got the small. I don’t know if I had gotten a larger size if the strap would’ve been longer. Perhaps only the carrying part would have been larger. Depending on your dog’s age and personality, that will determine how comfortable they are lying in the sling, but as soon as you start moving, whether or not you’re cleaning the kitchen , and you don’t want to leave them when they’re feeling sick, or they’re just a baby, or you just need the comfort of a warm animal against your body, this is definitely the carrier to get. I’ve wasted money on other things, this is a purchase I’m finally proud of. I hope it works for you too. This is my fourth dog carrier and the only one i am keeping. The others were too cumbersome, or the dog could not lie down at the bottom and sleep, or the angle was wrong, and they were all more expensive! Thank you to the company for thinking of all the details and making this so affordable. The only suggestion I would make for improvement is to not sew that care tag that all fabric items have into the bottom of the lining. It’s visually discreet because it’s on the inside however, it doesn’t feel soft. I wish that it had been sown elsewhere so that it has no contact with my animal’s body. And lastly, this carrier does not have that awful chemical smell that so many things have. It has no smell at all. I think this is gonna last the lifetime of my pet, and I hope that’s a very long time. Happy snuggly days ahead to us all! 🙂 UPDATE: I found that after washing this carrier, the tag inside was soft. No longer stiff. And I attached a video so you can see I took my guy whale watching with me and it was perfect. I forgot i had it on. I stood with him for 4 hours on the windy boat and he was fine the whole time inside. (Ok watch the video, maybe we won’t go again lol.)

My Maltese loves the carrier. It's a little long for me - I'm 5'4 but overall it's a big hit with our pup. I put a Turkish towel inside to give her a little something to perch on. I was able to put my phone, wallet, keys and her leash in it as well - still allowing enough room and comfort for carrying.

My puppy likes the sling and it enables me to get things done without having to worry about stepping on a puppy. Workmanship seems good. However, it’s awfully long on me since I’m a short person. I did not know there was another one for a dollar more that had an adjustable strap. Had I known that I would’ve gotten the adjustable strap. So if you’re short, don’t get this one.

I bought this so I could take my dog with me. When I first got it she was so tiny. She hardly fit in it so I used towels to make her taller. Now it’s perfect and it is very comfortable for me to wear. She’s secure in it and she likes it very well-made soft and safe. She has never attempted to jump out of it. Fits my shoulder great snug to my body.

It’s a good sling carrier, the reason for the 3 stars is that the strap it is not adjustable. It reaches my thighs and my puppy keeps getting hit when I walk. I will keep it and adjust the strap myself, but I wouldn’t have bought it if I knew. My bad for not reading the description through.

Was perfect! Soft ? Comfortable and great size. My small puppy loves it. He can see the world and be close to me at the same time. Great for me as he is not fully vaccinated yet and we both wanted to go out and about. Even more convenient than the stroller !

This carrier has been a big success with my 9 pound miniature pincher. He doesn’t like to be separated from me and gets nervous in other carriers. It’s easy for me to slide him into this sling and keep him close to my chest. He feels very secure and relaxed. I don’t worry about him falling out of the deep pocket. The fabric is soft and durable and it’s comfortable on my shoulder. This is the first time a carrier has worked out for us and I’m going to order a second carrier to keep in my car.

Awesome fit for our teacup chihuahua. Even has extra storage pockets and the quality of the fabric awesome! Very stylish also. Highly recommended!

Es de calidad la tela y es cómoda, lo recomiendo

An dem schwarzen Stoff bleiben alle Hundehaare kleben was unterwegs nicht gerade schön aussieht.

Love it

Esta muy bien hecho y es cómodo, cabe bien un yorkie.

War ein Geburtstagsgeschenk für meinen Vater. Es ist zwar grottenhässlich, aber sowohl Hund als auch Herrschen lieben das Ding. Gerade für kleine, unruhige und verkläffte kleine Köterchen genau richtig zu Stadtbesichtigungen und Flohmärkten. Beide sind zufrieden und werden regelmäßig für Fotos angesprochen!