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I use a cat backpack!

I’ve heard (and experienced) both pros and cons to using a cat backpack. Because it’s different from the crate and you haven’t taken him to the vet in it, he might more readily build a positive association with it. I keep my backpack out 24/7 and my boys use it like a cat bed.

That being said, backpacks are kind of awkwardly shaped, and also quite soft. If your cat doesn’t like the experience of being stuffed into a carrier, he might also dislike when you do the same with a backpack. Because of the soft insides (and outsides in some cases), he could easily snag his claws on it and prevent you from putting him in there properly. When Dave doesn’t want to go into his backpack, it’s usually a 2+ person ordeal trying to put him in. I’m also not sure how many cat backpacks are made for 18lbs cats, though you might be able to use a dog backpack instead. 

In my opinion, you might have more success training him to like and enter his crate readily rather than spending a lot of money on a backpack only to encounter the same problems as with the crate. I’d also worry that a soft backpack has more potential for him to escape compared to a crate. There’s a lot of different carriers that can open from the top/side/front that could help you and your kitty. If you leave the crate out 24/7 and feed him all his meals in there, he should build up a positive association with it. You can also train him to go to a place on command, which might help in the case of a fire/drill. 

Does anyone else have any experiences with cat backpacks? Pros and cons?

I just shared this with Facebook without considering an ask. Uhm...do you mind?

Ok, here’s the deal:

I’m currently unemployed, moving across the state and looking for work so my Ko-Fi and Paypal linked at the bottom of the funnier posts I make are LITERALLY my only income. Once we’re moved in I’ll get my Patreon set up.  So I like it when people reblog my work or share it with thier friends BUT:

1. LINK BACK TO MY BLOG OR EITHER OF THOSE INCOME SITES PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I REALLY NEED THAT

2. You can do so via embedded links in FB, or by adding the links in your post.   If you want to share something on twitter my account there is @CryptidChicken, and I can link a specific post there for you to share.

3. Don’t just screenshot and not link back.  That’s fucking rude and theft.

4. Asks before sharing are always appreicated, and I will Very Probably say yes, but there’s also a chance there’s a reason I don’t want it on a particular site.  

If you see my content floating around unsourced pls tell me and tell that poster to link back, but be polite about it, Ok? 

5. If you’re a “Writer” for a large commecial media site LOOKING AT YOU BUZZFEED you can probably do better than screenshotting people on tumblr. I’ve sent cease and desist notices to sites like this before and by god I’ll send one to your boss too. Hire me or make your own content.

I’m not mad at you and don’t feel bad if you did it wrong- posts are always editable and I appreciate you asking now.

That's quite the drama! Did it end well?

in the short-term, yes! the mink gave up because this was too much trouble for chicken dinner, and it left through the fence.