BACKPACK-STYLE ANIMAL CARRIER AND RESTRAINT

摘要

A device (20) for restraining an animal for transport, which device (20) can be worn by a user or secured in an automobile. The device (20) includes an animal enclosure (26) secured to a frame (24). The frame (24) includes first and second legs (28, 30), the second leg (30) rotatable with respect to the first (28). The enclosure (26) includes a lower animal support surface (72), an upstanding wall (58), and an open top end (62). A hood (116) is connected to the frame (24) and can be moved over the open top surface (62) of the enclosure (26). Shoulder straps (100a, 100b) and a waist strap (112) are located on the device (20) allowing a user to wear the entire device (20) on his or her body.