Pet carrier

Abstract

A pet carrier for facilitating interactive experiences between a pet and pet owner includes including a pocket with an opening, two sides and a bottom adapted to partially surround a pet. The pocket has a resilient panel lining the bottom or sewn into the bottom that tensions the sides when the carrier is worn and a pet is placed in the pocket, and which provides a firm footing for the pet when transported by the pet owner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A collapsible carrier for transporting a pet in a forward facing position comprising:
 1) a pair of shoulder straps for placement over a transporter's shoulders;   2) a pocket adapted to contain a pet having a top opening, sides, and a bottom;   3) at least one resilient support sewn into or adhered to the bottom of the pocket which provides a substantially firm and straight surface along a transverse axis on which a pet can stand when placed in the carrier;   4) at least one pet retention member reversibly bridging the opening of the pocket for placement over the pet and forming an escapable opening through which the pet can pass.   
     
     
         2 . The collapsible carrier according to  claim 1  wherein the resilient support provides shock absorption by flexing when the mass of the pet shifts up or down.