My cat, Gem loves her Catventure Harness, her second one now.
She wears it while travelling and camping in our campervan.
We have been on 4 trips now. On one ocassion she managed to get her shoulders out of her harness. She was totally freaked out and scared when a magpie entered through the open sliding door of our van.
She has had no issues since.
My cat loves her harness! She is able to walk, run, and play normally. Does have to be quite tight for her not to escape and had to size down because of this but overall is great!!
I have a 1.5yo boy Burmese and have tried many harnesses so he can be on the lead while I'm gardening at the front of my pace. However, he is an explorer and escapes from all harnesses, including this one, by making the lead go as far as it can (taught), and then jumping backwards and pulling himself out of the harness, even when it's been wrapped tightly. The only harness that worked well was a strap version when my fella was a kitten. However they're not made large enough for cats as the strap length that runs along the top of the spine between the collar and the body is not long enough.
Hi Kate, thank you for sharing your experience.
For safety reasons, we want to clarify that our Catventure harnesses are designed for supervised walking only, with the lead held by the handler. They are not designed for tethering or tying a cat off while stationary.
Tethering can be dangerous for cats, particularly confident or athletic explorers. When a cat reaches the end of a fixed lead and jumps or pulls backwards, it creates sudden force that can lead to:
- Neck, spine or shoulder injuries
- Panic responses that increase escape behaviour
- Harness twisting or riding up into unsafe positions
- A cat becoming tangled or trapped if startled
These risks exist with all cat harnesses, not just ours, which is why most vets and behaviourists strongly advise against tethering cats.
Using a harness for calm, guided walking allows the cat to move freely while staying safe and gives the handler control if the cat startles or reverses suddenly.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback, as it helps set realistic expectations and highlights the importance of safe harness use. If you’d like support around fit, walking technique, or alternative options, our team is always happy to help.
A recent Vet trip proved to be painless for me and no stress for both our cats as they were on the back seat of the car rather than in a cat carrier. Best product around as my boy Hali has extracated himself from more than one harness, but not this one!
Its great and fits my little Russian blue kitten perfectly and the harness will allow for growth.
Fits well and more importantly escape proof!
Very well fitted and safe , Velcro is strong and secure . Great quality
Unfortunately our cat wouldn’t have a bar of the cat harness, so basically it was a waste of money
Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it.
What you’ve experienced is actually very common in the early stages, especially for cats who are new to harnesses. Many cats will initially freeze, flop, or refuse to move once the harness goes on. It’s usually not a sign that the harness itself isn’t suitable, but rather that the sensation is unfamiliar and a bit overwhelming at first.
In most cases, this stage passes with very short, low-pressure sessions indoors, no lead attached, and lots of positive reinforcement. Some cats adjust in a few days, others take weeks, and a small number decide harness adventures just aren’t their thing, which is completely okay too.
We genuinely want every cat parent to feel supported, so if you’re open to it, we’d love to help you troubleshoot. If you can email us at hello@catharnessaustralia.com.au
with a bit more info about your cat (age, size, and how the harness was introduced), or even a quick photo of the fit, our team can offer personalised advice to help you get through that initial stage.
Thanks again for giving it a go and for sharing your experience, it helps set realistic expectations for other cat parents reading this.
We bought this harness especially for summer walking as it is a light colour and breathable. Our cat definitely approves.
This retractable cat leash was the perfect pairing for our new Catventure harness. The ribbon leash glides out smoothly and is really lightweight so the cat felt like he was walking around freely rather than on a lead.
I recently purchased the Catventure harness for my almost 16-year-old cat. He’s never worn a harness before. This harness was so easy to put on and visibly comfortable for him to wear. He quickly adapted to wearing it which made our travels safe and comfortable for all of us. The measurement chart provided on the website was an excellent guide for getting the correct size the first go. Highly recommend this quality product.
Mocha ( cream burmese) Hershey (black bombay) just love their harnesses. have purchased many others that were not escape proof especially Hershey his fur is super sleek and he was always able to pull back and slip out . However the Catventure are 100% escape proof, both the cats ask to go for walks in the garden .
I bought 2 sizes, xs and sm. The extra small is a tad to big, but she will definitely grow into it. Love the fit, so easy to put on. Like was suggested, tried it on for a few days, then took her outside on the leash. She loved it. Thanks for such a great product.
Arrived quick and just as the picture showed. Is easy to get on and off. My cat was already harness trained, so no issues there. Onky thing I'm not a fan of is she's a small cat and can't eat with on comfortably.
I've got an indoor cat that has escaped every harass I've bought. This harness is great she cannot escape and I feel confident with it
Our gorgeous boy was getting curious about the outdoors but we wanted to be responsible and ordered your harness and its was the best decision we made.
Shadow loves his daily brushing with the brush. After some initial hesitation about the ‘steam’ he now eagerly looks forward to being brushed.
I love how easy it is to remove the cat hair. It’s a brilliant design feature.
My first brush stopped working after a few months and I couldn’t find any warranty information.
I haven’t had any problems with the next one so far.
I have purchased some extra brushes during the sale so I will always have one on hand!
The company were really helpful in regard to assisting me with sizing. I had wanted the Balu Blue for my Ragdoll and received an email when it was back in stock. He is still getting used to it, but progressing in leaps and bounds. I can't quite handle him and take a photo at the same time, but it looks gorgeous and most importantly I feel it's safe and secure.
Xena is Miss Bling on her new Xmas harness. Loves it and loves her 5 walks a day.
I bought my boy Bud a size xs harness. He is now six months old and only growing out of it due to his big belly...
I can't wait to get him a bigger size so we can keep adventuring !
I have a very happy and safe cat. This is his second Catventure harness and I'll never use another kind. He's super secure and comfortable.
Great product, really good quality. Took him a little while to get used to it but now he lets me put it on with no issue as he knows it means outside time
I introduced it slowly. She played with the harness for ages. It sat on top of her, she sat on it. Slept near it. But as soon as I put it on her she was not impressed and easily wriggled out. Now I can’t get it near her