• All harness orders come with a Free Beginners Harness Training Guide

• Available in three colours (Black, Bone and Natural) and six sizes, XS (Kitten), S, M, L, XL & XXL.

• At Cat Harness Australia, we have opted using cotton as our main fabric for our harnesses. Cotton is a natural fibre, soft, breathable and can stand up against abrasion wear. It makes for an ideal fabric for a cat harness so your cat can stay super comfy all year round.

• Jacket style harness that fastens with high-strength velcro for around the neck and belly of your cat.

• A silver buckle is located on the mid-back of the harness to alleviate any pressure from the lead on your cat's neck.

• Designed with a focus on your cat feeling secure like they are being hugged.

• Designed to ensure flexibility in their shoulders to feel more confident on their walks.

• Escape-proof when fastened properly, as the cats can't wiggle their arms through the arm holes.

Harness

Outer: 50% Cotton, 50% Jute

Inner: 100% Undyed Cotton

Jute is a natural fiber like cotton, and it has breathable qualities. However, its structure is more rough and less soft than cotton. This roughness can create a more open weave, enhancing breathability. Like cotton, jute is naturally biodegradable and naturally moisture wicking. Purrfect for all kitty adventures, however for the kitties who love to play in water, the harness does take longer to dry than our 100% cotton harness (Black).

High Strength Velcro - reverse directions for neck and chest for extra protection

Thick Silver Zinc Alloy Metal D-Ring attached to a sturdy polyester spine on the centre of the harness for additional support.

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Size:

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Do not machine or hand wash

Surface clean with soapy water

Do not use abraisive cleaning products

Do not bleach

Do not wring, line dry

Do not iron

To ensure the velcro and fabric stay in good condition, use a lint roller after every use to eliminate as much hair as possible.

When you are finished with your catventure, ensure the velcro straps are fastened back together to protect velcro.

When packing our orders, we use FSC certified (Forest Stewardship Council) Certified Managed Plantations tissue paper that is 100% biodegradable, compostable and acid-free.

When we ship your harness we use compostable mailers for all of our orders. Hero Packaging 'HEROPACKS' are made from mainly corn starch and PBAT (a compostable ingredient which bonds the renewable ingredients together). 

To date, Hero Packaging have saved over 16,000,000 plastic mailers from entering the planet and we are proud to be a part of that statistic!

We also use a direct thermal printer to print all of our shipping labels, meaning no ink or toner! Our labels are also compostable (including the adhesive being non-toxic, so safe for your pets to sniff!)

Our Hero Packaging Mailers have a reusable strip, so be sure when you unwrap your parcel to cut nicely along the dotted line in case of return, you can reuse the mailer bag.

For every order we include a set of Instructions as well as a Thank You Card. We use Canva for our print orders, meaning every order we place with Canva, they plant a tree – it is a simple idea with a big impact.

By the end of 2022, Canva will have planted 3.5 million trees in the ground, focusing on native restoration which mimics what a native forest would do. Tree planting sites are selected based on the degree of deforestation and poverty in the region. Canva is committed to working alongside local villages and communities to achieve a successful and longstanding reforestation effort. By creating jobs such as Planters and Site Managers Canva also help to generate social benefits for the local communities.

Learn more about Canva

We are on a mission and committed to ensuring all aspects of your packaging is eco-friendly, compostable and carbon neutral. Dispatching parcels out to all of you and your cats is such a huge part of our business, so we want to do it as environmentally friendly as possible!

You can read more about what we are doing at Cat Harness Australia to improve in sustainability: https://catharnessaustralia.com.au/pages/sustainability

We put our money where our mouth is, meaning we donate $1 for every harness sold to WIRES for the good of the Australian native wildlife.

Every year, WIRES receives thousands of calls for advice concerning interactions between domestic pets and native animals. Sadly, this is a common cause of injury in suburban areas and if the injured native animal is not immediately taken to receive veterinary care, the consequences can be fatal. Luckily, there are some precautions that can be taken to help minimise the risks of wildlife being injured, and to avoid unpleasant situations for your family pet. WIRES strongly promotes responsible pet ownership which is key to a safer environment for wildlife and for domestic pets. You can learn more through the link here.  

WIRES have many initiatives including National Grants, Emergency funding, Landcare Alliance, Specialised projects (more recently Koalas and Native Animal Disease Research), Conservation projects and the Water for Wildlife initiative.

Learn more about WIRES

Through social media, there is even more visibility with the reality that cat rescue groups are facing. As a charity, cat rescue groups depend on community support to cover the costs of running the rescue. The costs include professional care and advisory staff; veterinary expenses including health checks, desexing and any necessary treatments or surgery; vaccinations; microchips; kitty litter as well as costs to promote their adoptions and welfare work plus administration costs.

Cat Harness Australia makes regular donations to a variety of cat rescue groups within Australia. We also exclusively wholesale to rescue groups and small businesses. By rescue groups having being a stockist of our products, their profit allows them fund the costs of their rescue.

If you are the owner of a licensed cat rescue group within Australia and you would like to become a stockist of our products, please reach out to us via the link here.

We hope you love your Cat Harness Australia purchases. However, if you're not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help you. Our 30 day satisfaction guarantee will have you purring. Translation: you can return your harness for a full refund of the purchase price if you're not fully satisfied.

Read more about our pawsome refund guarantee here.

Our Hero Packaging Mailers have a reusable strip, so be sure when you unwrap your parcel to cut nicely along the dotted line in case of return, you can reuse the mailer bag.

What happens to our exchange size harnesses?

Ever wondered when you exchange an item where does it go? We have made sure that if return shipping isn't a viable option that we put the trust in our customers to donate the incorrect size to a local cat rescue group. This recycling initiative helps make sure the barely-used cat harness is going to a good home and also encouraging future cat pawrents to walk their future fur babies. Once you have donated the harness onwards we will refund you your harness cost so you can place an order for the correct size.

If there are no local cat rescue groups near you, no worries! You can always return back to us at Cat Harness Australia HQ and we will do the donating on your behalf.

The current rescue group receiving our HQ returns are Kitten Sanctuary. If you are a rescue and would like to sign up to be apart of our harness donation program, please email us at hello@catharnessaustralia.com.au

We understand the stress of ordering online and not knowing when your package will arrive. Rest assured we will be dispatching all orders within 24 hours of being placed and provide you will full tracking details as well as open support for any queries you may have on when your order will arrive.

Order Dispatch:

We've formed a partnership with Avenue, a remarkable organisation that empowers people of all abilities to participate actively in the workforce. Avenue operates unique co-working spaces where its participants, known as Team Members, contribute to various micro-enterprises. These environments are thoughtfully designed to be inclusive and supportive, enabling individuals, regardless of their support needs, to engage in meaningful work tasks and earn remuneration.

One of these micro-enterprises is order fulfilment for businesses like ours. The Avenue Team Members work diligently to ensure your orders are dispatched promptly, typically within 24-48 hours of confirmation. This collaboration doesn't merely enhance our operations; it also creates opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop valuable skills and contribute to their community.

Included in each order, you'll find an informational pamphlet detailing Avenue's mission, programs, and the profound impact they're making in the lives of their Team Members.

For custom embroidery orders, please allow for 2-3 weeks for fulfilment.

Shipping Times:

We ship with Australia Post from Sydney Metro.

For domestic orders, estimates on delivery can be found here.

For international orders, estimates for delivery can be found here.

Please note that our shipping times do not account for potential customs clearance delays. These are outside our control and can vary according to the destination country. 

Most cats have never had any clothing placed on them and cats are more sensitive to tactile stimulus. When first wearing a cat harness, many cats do what we call the “Freeze & Flop” – They appear to be immobilised and lay on their side. Don’t worry! They are not suffering any discomfort; many cats are actually purring while they do this. If your cat does the Freeze & Flop, simply give them some time to adjust and encourage them to move. With daily practice of 1-5 minutes, help them overcome this with highly attractive motivation (treats) and lots of praise. Most cats quickly learn that they can still move freely.