Comments on: Cocoon Cat Carrier Concept by Olivier Gregoire http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/ Modern designs for living with cats Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:17:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tierra McLellan http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-64576 Tierra McLellan Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:07:01 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-64576 Oh my goodness. My furry baby would love this! Oh my goodness. My furry baby would love this!

]]> By: Laurelei http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-51130 Laurelei Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:59:16 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-51130 I guess if you dont have a car, like many city dwellers- this is an excellent way to vet your cat! Kudos............ I guess if you dont have a car, like many city dwellers- this is an excellent way to vet your cat! Kudos…………

]]> By: Mari http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21328 Mari Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:53:32 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21328 I don't think the cat would be entirely comfortable in there, it looks too tight. And besides, riding on a bike without padding wouldn't be so good either. And buckles would be preferable to velcros. It is an aesthetically pleasant object, but I would go on buying the rectangular ones, they are more practical. I don’t think the cat would be entirely comfortable in there, it looks too tight. And besides, riding on a bike without padding wouldn’t be so good either. And buckles would be preferable to velcros.
It is an aesthetically pleasant object, but I would go on buying the rectangular ones, they are more practical.

]]> By: Leen http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21327 Leen Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:39:24 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21327 It looks too cramped and not very comfortable! I'd be afraid to put my cats in there! It looks too cramped and not very comfortable! I’d be afraid to put my cats in there!

]]> By: stephanie http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21326 stephanie Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:28:32 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21326 Cats are better off left at home. They aren't luggage. Try to see things from a cat's perspective. I think most would not find this very enjoyable. Cats are better off left at home. They aren’t luggage. Try to see things from a cat’s perspective. I think most would not find this very enjoyable.

]]> By: Loora http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21322 Loora Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:38:39 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21322 Now, that's innovative !! I'd buy it in a minute, provided it's reasonnably priced, and the velcros are replaced with good buckles, like someone said in a comment above. Now, that’s innovative !! I’d buy it in a minute, provided it’s reasonnably priced, and the velcros are replaced with good buckles, like someone said in a comment above.

]]> By: Le Chat Noir http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21320 Le Chat Noir Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:21:15 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21320 This would be terrifying for a cat! I agree with the person who said that if you want to get your cat to the vet, this would not be the ideal way to transport him/her. A cat stroller on the subway would be a better ride for a cat than a bumpy bike ride. This would be terrifying for a cat! I agree with the person who said that if you want to get your cat to the vet, this would not be the ideal way to transport him/her. A cat stroller on the subway would be a better ride for a cat than a bumpy bike ride.

]]> By: Betty http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21319 Betty Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:02:18 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21319 love it! I have tried to take my more adventurous and transport friendly cat with me in my bike basket (securing his harness to it) but he was not having it and we only went a few feet before we both got nervous. This would be great but I wish the cat could see out a bit better. Nice green travel idea too! love it! I have tried to take my more adventurous and transport friendly cat with me in my bike basket (securing his harness to it) but he was not having it and we only went a few feet before we both got nervous. This would be great but I wish the cat could see out a bit better. Nice green travel idea too!

]]> By: Sarah K http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21318 Sarah K Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:02:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21318 Very Cool ! Rock on Little Kitties Rock on! Very Cool ! Rock on Little Kitties Rock on!

]]> By: Susan http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21317 Susan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:55:45 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21317 Ouch! Looks like a bumpy ride! I hope he incorporates some kind of shock absorbing mechanism. I think for the same reason the small size is good in this case. Less room for the cat to bounce around in while riding or (heaven forbid) in a fall. Ouch! Looks like a bumpy ride! I hope he incorporates some kind of shock absorbing mechanism. I think for the same reason the small size is good in this case. Less room for the cat to bounce around in while riding or (heaven forbid) in a fall.

]]> By: James http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21314 James Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:40:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21314 I think it's kinda neat. Before I saw the kitty inside of it, I thought it was some kind of air purifier or something. I think it’s kinda neat. Before I saw the kitty inside of it, I thought it was some kind of air purifier or something.

]]> By: fmc http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21313 fmc Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:03:33 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21313 What a neat and innovative design! What a neat and innovative design!

]]> By: Carolina Niebres http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21312 Carolina Niebres Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:35:39 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21312 Interesting but won't the cat be too confined? Interesting but won’t the cat be too confined?

]]> By: Gail http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21311 Gail Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:35:31 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21311 love this!!! i want one and put my rabbit in it! love this!!! i want one and put my rabbit in it!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21310 Jessica Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:29:41 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21310 As a bike commuter, I think a product like this would be great! The only thing with which I find cause for concern would be the potential for jostling - I know the roads where I live are not the best maintained, and I'd hate for my unrestrained animal to bounce around inside a plastic shell. Maybe some padding or a carpet patch for the cat to claw onto? That being said, I also don't want him strapped to my back in case of kitty freak outs. It would be hard to steer straight with Charlemagne claws in my neck. As a bike commuter, I think a product like this would be great! The only thing with which I find cause for concern would be the potential for jostling – I know the roads where I live are not the best maintained, and I’d hate for my unrestrained animal to bounce around inside a plastic shell. Maybe some padding or a carpet patch for the cat to claw onto? That being said, I also don’t want him strapped to my back in case of kitty freak outs. It would be hard to steer straight with Charlemagne claws in my neck.

]]> By: Tabbymom Jen http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21309 Tabbymom Jen Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:12:55 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21309 For people who can bike to the vet, it's likely a great way to carry their cat, but I'm imagining my 12-lb tabby throwing his weight to one side or the other, putting me off balance! Or the 17-lb cat I grew up with! :-) In the car, I think this is too apt to roll during turns. I prefer my regular rectangular carrier with a seatbelt catch just in case. Does kitty need a bike helmet? For people who can bike to the vet, it’s likely a great way to carry their cat, but I’m imagining my 12-lb tabby throwing his weight to one side or the other, putting me off balance! Or the 17-lb cat I grew up with! :-)

In the car, I think this is too apt to roll during turns. I prefer my regular rectangular carrier with a seatbelt catch just in case.

Does kitty need a bike helmet?

]]> By: lisa http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21308 lisa Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:15 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21308 oh my god, this is a city cat owners dream! Totally easier than trying to convince a taxi driver to take you and your crying cat to the vet. I love it. oh my god, this is a city cat owners dream! Totally easier than trying to convince a taxi driver to take you and your crying cat to the vet. I love it.

]]> By: Meghan http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21306 Meghan Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:03:05 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21306 This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen! Living in a city, without a vehicle, walking a heavy cat to the vet is not always an easy task. Now if I could strap him to my bicycle... brilliant. I would buy one of these in a heartbeat. This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen! Living in a city, without a vehicle, walking a heavy cat to the vet is not always an easy task. Now if I could strap him to my bicycle… brilliant. I would buy one of these in a heartbeat.

]]> By: Jessi http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21305 Jessi Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:42 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21305 I don't think it's for the cat's pleasure.. This would be a nice way to transport your kitties to the vet or your holiday address... I would much rather bike with my cats than carry them by foot! One problem might be carrying two of them as the cocoon is quite small.. but then again, I guess you could buy one for the front and one for the back! The other problem is getting them in there. My cats are naturally curious and I've never had troubles getting them to walk into a cat carrier, but if you want to get your seriously ill cat to the vet, this would not be the ideal way to transport him/her (way too uncomfortably small). Yet, interesting concept that I would be glad to try if it was available. I don’t think it’s for the cat’s pleasure.. This would be a nice way to transport your kitties to the vet or your holiday address… I would much rather bike with my cats than carry them by foot! One problem might be carrying two of them as the cocoon is quite small.. but then again, I guess you could buy one for the front and one for the back! The other problem is getting them in there. My cats are naturally curious and I’ve never had troubles getting them to walk into a cat carrier, but if you want to get your seriously ill cat to the vet, this would not be the ideal way to transport him/her (way too uncomfortably small). Yet, interesting concept that I would be glad to try if it was available.

]]> By: Daniela Caride http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21304 Daniela Caride Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:43:59 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21304 Looks very nice and it's great that it can attach to the bike as well! Looks very nice and it’s great that it can attach to the bike as well!

]]> By: Tom Munsell http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21303 Tom Munsell Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:58 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21303 Kinda interesting, but, I agree with Ingrid! I think something like a backpack with good support and wide cushioned back/shoulder straps would provide one more level of isolation from road bumps and shock for the cat. Actually if a good suspension was adapted to this concept so it would wear on the rider, like a backpack, it would be a significant improvement. I like the container design a lot. I would want positive-locking buckles, NOT Velcro for my kitty! Tom Kinda interesting, but, I agree with Ingrid! I think something like a backpack with good support and wide cushioned back/shoulder straps would provide one more level of isolation from road bumps and shock for the cat. Actually if a good suspension was adapted to this concept so it would wear on the rider, like a backpack, it would be a significant improvement. I like the container design a lot. I would want positive-locking buckles, NOT Velcro for my kitty!
Tom

]]> By: Beth http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21302 Beth Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:25:23 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21302 I love it. I actually would use it as a carrying case as well. Especially transporting in the car. I love it. I actually would use it as a carrying case as well. Especially transporting in the car.

]]> By: Mayuko http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21301 Mayuko Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:22:57 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21301 Aaaaaaaaamazing! :) Aaaaaaaaamazing! :)

]]> By: Yvette http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21300 Yvette Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:20:27 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21300 Just the thought of putting my cat on the bicycle makes me laugh! There is no way any of my cats would tolerate that! Just the thought of putting my cat on the bicycle makes me laugh! There is no way any of my cats would tolerate that!

]]> By: Monika Woolsey http://www.moderncat.net/2009/06/29/cocoon-cat-carrier-concept-by-olivier-gregoire/comment-page-1/#comment-21299 Monika Woolsey Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:13:34 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=3192#comment-21299 Wow, there that many cats riding on bicycles that someone thought of this? My two are giving me an indignant look at the very idea! Wow, there that many cats riding on bicycles that someone thought of this? My two are giving me an indignant look at the very idea!

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