Abstract:
An apparatus worn by a user for carrying a pet comprising a garment worn on a torso of the user having a pouch having a first open end attached on a first side of the garment wherein the pet is received through the open end and retained within the pouch.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates generally to clothing and, more specifically, to a garment incorporating means for carrying a pet therein. The garment is preferably worn on a user&#39;s torso and includes pockets for storage. The garment has an accessible pouch positioned either on its interior or exterior for receiving a pet therein. Additionally the pouch may include padding situated therein providing footing and comfort for the pet. The supple pouch material can be manufactured from the same material as the garment or other materials, such as cotton fleece, sherpa, micro fleece, french terri, berber fabric etc, of varying colors, patterns and images. 
   2. Description of the Prior Art 
   There are other garments incorporating pouches. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 4,579,264 issued to Napolitano on Apr. 1, 1986. 
   Another patent was issued to Jones on May 30, 1989 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,834,688. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 5,611,083 was issued to Arnold on Mar. 18, 1997 and still yet another was issued on Oct. 21, 1997 to Darling et al. as U.S. Pat. No. 5,678,739. 
   Another patent was issued to Shatzkin et al. on Sep. 7, 1999 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,949,725. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 6,481,606 was issued to Pickett on Nov. 19, 2002. Another was issued to Cummings et al. on Jul. 22, 2003 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,595,396 and still yet another was issued on Mar. 9, 2004 to Johnson as U.S. Pat. No. 6,701,871. 
   Another patent was issued to Sims on Oct. 24, 1941 as U.K. Patent No. GB540,672. Yet another European Patent Application No. EP 0 087 063 was published on Aug. 31, 1983 to Moore. Another was issued to Porter on Dec. 12, 1997 as Canadian Patent No. CA2,167,417 and still yet another was Published on Jan. 14, 1999 to Garneau as International Patent Application No. WO99/01045. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,579,264 
   Inventor: Nadine A. Napolitano 
   Issued: Apr. 1, 1986 
   A fabric baby carrier is secured to an adult by simple tie straps. The carrier includes an outer pouch and an inner pouch formed on the inner surface of front panel of the outer pouch. The upper edges of both inner and outer pouches are elasticized to permit the baby a degree of freedom of movement without sacrificing secure support. Furthermore, the inner pouch is flared in the rear adjacent the crotch to prevent the legs from swinging excessively and thereby injuring the child. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,834,688 
   Inventor: Leonard W. Jones 
   Issued: May 30, 1989 
   A surface of an article of clothing is provided with a transparent pouch for holding a liquid representative of a beverage. The article has indicia thereon whereby the indicia is visible through the pouch. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,611,083 
   Inventor: Barbara A. Arnold 
   Issued: Mar. 18, 1997 
   A robe-like garment for use in changing clothes is large and loose-fitting on the wearer, with a hood, a large neck opening and a pair of short enlarged-diameter sleeves. In the front of the changing robe is a large central pocket which is accessible by zipper from the outside front of the garment and is also accessible from the inside of the garment. The changing robe is sufficiently roomy to permit the user to disrobe and change clothes inside the robe, retrieving clothing to be worn from the interior access of the large pocket, and placing the changed clothing in the same pocket. The sleeves of the robe are short enough and have large enough openings to permit convenient withdrawal of the user&#39;s arms to the interior of the robe. In a preferred embodiment the garment is formed of a liquid-absorbent terry cloth. The changing robe is useful in situations such a public beaches, for changing into and out of swimming gear. A slightly modified form is provided for wheelchair-bound persons, enabling the robe to be slipped down over the head and torso without leaving the sitting position. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,678,739 
   Inventor: Sandra M. Darling et al. 
   Issued: Oct. 21, 1997 
   A front infant carrier which includes a vest-like harness that is worn by the attendant, a detachable infant shell, and a sling. The detachable infant shell attaches to the harness at three attachment points, either in a forward-facing or rearward-facing orientation. In the rearward-facing position, the shell attaches to the harness by a peg/button mounted at the crotch of the shell which snaps into a socket centrally mounted at the lower front of the harness, and by a pair of upper clips on the shell which engage rings on the upper front of the harness. The forward-facing attachment uses a second peg/button at the lower back portion of the shell, instead of the crotch peg/button, and attaches in a similar fashion, whereby the second peg/button snaps into the socket centrally mounted at the lower front of the harness, and the pair of upper clips on the shell engage the rings on the upper front of the harness. A sling may also be attached to the harness at three points, the sling having a third peg/button which mates with the socket centrally mounted at the lower front of the harness and has a pair of upper clips which engage the rings on the upper front of the harness. The sling may be attached so that the disengaged shell and carried infant may be rested sideways within the sling. The sling is reinforced with sewn-in battens to help provide support for the infant to rest in the sling alternatively without the shell. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,946,725 
   Inventor: Ellen Shatzkin et al. 
   Issued: Sep. 7, 1999 
   An article of clothing such as a shirt or blouse which allows for Kangaroo Care by providing skin to skin contact between a person and infant which includes a pouch or pouches on the inside of the shirt centrally located thereon in which the infant may be placed. A larger pouch for a more developed infant may also be provided. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 6,481,606 
   Inventor: Sylvia Pickett 
   Issued: Nov. 19, 2002 
   A small animal carrying device incorporating a pouch section with a padded bottom. The pouch is closed by a drawstring and a harness assembly using padded crossover straps secures the device around the carrier&#39;s shoulders. An additional strap at the bottom of the pouch secures the device around the carrier&#39;s waist or lower torso. It can be worn in the front and back positions and contains a side pocket for carrying a leash or other accessories. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 6,595,396 
   Inventor: Quinn L. Cummings et al. 
   Issued: Jul. 22, 2003 
   A child or pet carrier characterized by an over-the-shoulder sling of sufficient width and strength to support the weight of an infant, young child, or small pet which connects to an increased width of fabric or joined panels of fabric designed and constructed to form a holding portion that allows the child to rest in a sitting or reclined posture when held against the side, hip, or torso area of a carrying adult and that is further enhanced by an integrated drawstring, adjustable strap, or rubberized compression cord that runs along one transverse side of the holding portion that can be adjusted in such a manner as to create a more stable back and/or side support for the child or pet held therein. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 6,701,871 
   Inventor: Joanna L. Johnson 
   Issued: Mar. 9, 2004 
   An animal transport system is provided, having a wall defining an interior space and a top opening. At least a portion of the wall is constructed so as to restrict the passage of claws there through. The system also comprises a protective covering and means for releasably securing the cover over the interior space. Carrying means are provided, as are means for allowing the transfer of air into and out of the interior space. Preferably, the system is of a construction which biases an animal provided therein away from a prone position, protects the animal from environmental conditions, and obstructs the animal&#39;s view of the exterior, to calm, the animal and reduce any increase in anxiety as the animal is moved from a dangerous area to a safe area. 
   U.K. Patent Number GB540,672 
   Inventor: Dorothy Sims 
   Issued: Oct. 24, 1941 
   A device for carrying an infant on the person comprising a piece of material the ends of which can be tied to form a sling on the inside of which bands are provided for embracing the infant. 
   European Patent Application Number EPO 087 063 
   Inventor: Ann A. Moore 
   Published: Aug. 31, 1983 
   A soft pouch-type infant carrier, adapted to be fitted to the body of an adult carrying the infant, has a drawstring system extending transversely of a seat portion of the carrier and operable to preset the maximum distance separating the leg openings. 
   Canadian Patent Number 2,167,417 
   Inventor: Doreen Edna Porter 
   Issued: Dec. 12, 1997 
   With this invention, a pet owner may carry their small animal in a hands-free manner. The pet tote is a small animal carrying device which is worn over the right shoulder and neck. The pet tote provides a small cushioned solid base platform on which the small animal may sit or lay down with an attached shoulder strap design for safe, hands-free carrying support. 
   International Patent Application Number WO 99/01045 
   Inventor: Louis Garneau et al. 
   Published: Jan. 14, 1999 
   The sports shirt of the present invention is made of an elastic fabric and has an elongated, flexible integral inner pocket fixedly and permanently installed on the inner surface of the shirt&#39;s back side. The elongated pocket is sewn at it&#39;s upper and lower extremities to the shirt fabric, and defines an inner chamber which holds an elongated flexible water pouch correctly sized to fit therein. 
   While these carrying devices may be suitable for the purposes for which they were designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention, as hereinafter described. 
   SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
   The present invention relates generally to clothing and, more specifically, to a garment incorporating means for carrying a pet therein. The garment is preferably worn on a user&#39;s torso and includes pockets for storage. The garment has an accessible pouch positioned either on its interior or exterior for receiving a pet therein. Additionally the pouch may include padding situated therein providing footing and comfort for the pet. The supple pouch material can be manufactured from the same material as the garment or other materials, such as cotton fleece, sherpa, micro fleece, french terri, berber fabric etc, of varying colors, patterns and images. 
   A primary object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment having an accessible pouch positioned on at least one of an external surface and an internal surface. 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the garment is worn on the torso of a user 
   A further object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the garment includes but is not limited to a shirt, vest and sweatshirt. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch forms an integral part of the garment having opposing sides connected to one another at a bottom side thereof. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch includes an open top side opposite the bottom side for providing access to the pouch. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch includes padding that is appropriately situated therein for providing footing for the pet 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch includes padding that is appropriately situated therein for providing comfort for the pet. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment having a pouch wherein the pouch material is the same material as the garment 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein each of the garment and the pouch are formed from material including but are not limited to cotton fleece, sherpa, micro fleece, french terry and berber fabric, or any combination thereof. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment having a pet carrier pouch wherein the pouch material is one of a plurality of colors, patterns and images displayed thereon. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the hem of the garment can be formed of a thick waistband or drawstring providing means for cinching the hem of the garment to the user. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch is pleated thereby providing the pet retained therein with greater space. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch includes an expandable base that will deploy when the pet is placed therein. 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch can incorporate a mesh-like opening on one side thereof. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the mesh-like opening provides the pet with at least one of ventilation and a viewing port. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment wherein the pouch includes an open end able to restrict passage therethrough in part or in total. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment able to restrict the opening of the garment pouch using one of zippers, snaps, buttons and draw strings. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment including a fastener that is attachable to the pet&#39;s collar for use as a safety feature. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment having a pouch that is simple and easy to use. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier garment having a pouch that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate. 
   Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
   The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a garment incorporating means for carrying a pet wherein said garment is preferably a shirt, vest or sweatshirt with sleeves that has an accessible pouch positioned either interiorly or exteriorly. The pouch forms an integral part of the garment having opposing sides and bottom fastened to the garment with the top providing access thereto. Padding can be appropriately situated within the pouch providing footing and comfort for the pet. The supple pouch material can be manufactured from the same material as the garment or other materials, such as cotton fleece, sherpa, micro fleece, french terri, berber fabric etc, of varying colors, patterns and images. At time of manufacture seams can include additional elements acting to reinforce the bonding of the pouch to the garment. 
   The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawings, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
   The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
     In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: 
       FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the pet pouch garment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 2  is an illustrative view of the pet pouch garment of the present invention in use; 
       FIG. 3  is an illustrative view of the pet pouch garment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the front of the pet pouch garment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 5  is an illustrative view of the front of the pet pouch garment of the present invention having a pet therein; 
       FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the pet pouch garment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the pouch of the pet pouch garment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the side of the pet pouch garment of the present invention in use; and 
       FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the side of the pet pouch garment of the present invention. 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate the pet pouch garment of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing figures.
           10  pet pouch garment of the present invention     12  user     14  pet     16  pouch     18  pouch top     20  pouch bottom     22  pouch sides     24  zipper     26  mesh viewing window     28  pleat     30  pouch drawstring     32  garment drawstring     33  front side of shirt     34  expandable pouch base     35  backside of the shirt     36  long sleeve shirt     38  clasp attachment     40  pockets     42  pouch liner     44  snap members     46  reinforcement     50  waistband     52  attaching means       

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
   The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments. Practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims. 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,  FIGS. 1 through 9  illustrate a pet pouch garment of the present invention which is indicated generally by the reference numeral  10 . 
   The pet pouch garment  10  is in the form of a long sleeve shirt  36 . The type of garment includes but is not limited to a long sleeve shirt  36 , a short sleeve shirt, a jacket, a sweatshirt, vest, and a sweater. The invention will be described hereinafter as including the shirt  36 . However, it should be known that the shirt  36  is merely exemplary and that the garment forming the pet pouch garment  10  of the preset invention may include any garment able to be worn on the torso of a user. The shirt  36  has a front side  33  and a backside  35 , not shown. The neckline of the front side  33  of the shirt  36  includes a zipper  24 , as shown herein. A pet pouch  16  is attached to the front side  33  of the shirt  36 . The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. The pet pouch  16  has a pouch top  18 , a pouch bottom  20  and two opposing pouch sides  22 . The pouch  16  is formed by attaching the edges of the opposing side  22  leaving an opening at pouch top  18  as illustrated. The pouch  16  is then attached to the rent at a predetermined location along three edges as illustrated and further connected at the top pouch  18  edge of one of the opposing sides  22 . The pouch  16  is secured to the shirt  36  and able to receive and support the weight of a pet  14  therein. 
   In one embodiment the pouch bottom  20  includes an expandable pouch base  34  to allow more room for the pet  14 . The pouch top  18  can be closed to prevent the pet  14  from inadvertently escaping from the pet pouch  16 . A plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. The front of the pet pouch  16  includes a centrally located, single vertically extending pleat  28  also for expansion, to better accommodate pets  14  of different sizes. The bottom hem of the shirt  36  can include a waistband  50 . The waistband  50  can cinch the hem of the garment to the user. Alternatively, the hem can include a garment drawstring  32 , as shown herein. The comfort of the user  12  is increased when the pet  14  is in the pet pouch  16  by cinching the garment to the user  12 . Additionally, cinching the garment to the user  12  makes the pet  14  feel more secure. 
     FIG. 1  also shows the garment  10  being worn by a user  12 . Shown herein, the user  12  is wearing the pet pouch garment  10  described hereinabove. Herein, the pet pouch  16  is shown retaining the pet  14 . The pouch drawstring  30  is in the open position allowing the pet  14  to peak out of the pouch top  18 . 
     FIG. 2  is an illustrative view of an alternate embodiment of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present invention in use. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. The shirt  36  includes the front side  33  and the backside  35 . The neckline of the front side  33  of the shirt  36  includes the zipper  24 . The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. The embodiment shown herein also includes a mesh viewing window  26  in the front of the pouch  16 . The mesh viewing window  26  is located between the top of the pleat  28  and the pouch top  18 . However, this placement is for purposes of example only, and the mesh viewing window  26  can be located in a plurality of locations on the pouch  16 . The mesh viewing window  26  allows the pet  14  to see outside the pouch  16  when he is enclosed therein. The mesh viewing window  26  also acts as a ventilation means when the pet  14  is enclosed therein. Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  is permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Thus, in the figure shown herein, the mesh viewing window  26  is not in use. Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. The bottom hem of the shirt  36  can include the waistband  50 . The waistband  50  can cinch the hem of the garment to the user. Alternatively, the hem can include the garment drawstring  32 , as shown herein. The garment drawstring  32  can be used to cinch the hem of the garment to the user. The comfort of the user  12  is increased when the pet  14  is in the pet pouch  16  by cinching the garment to the user  12 . Additionally, cinching the garment to the user  12  makes the pet  14  feel more secure. 
     FIG. 3  is an illustrative view of the pet pouch garment  16  of the present invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. The shirt  36  includes the front side  33  and the backside  35 . The neckline of the front side  33  of the shirt  36  includes the zipper  24 . The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. 
   Shown herein, the pouch drawstring  30  located at the pouch top  18  is cinched to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein. This secures the pet  14  within the pouch  16  and prevents him from inadvertently escaping. Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. The bottom hem of the shirt  36  can include a waistband  50 . The waistband  50  can cinch the hem of the garment to the user. Alternatively, the hem can include the garment drawstring  32 , as shown herein. The garment drawstring  32  can be used to cinch the hem of the garment to the user. The comfort of the user  12  is increased when the pet  14  is in the pet pouch  16  by cinching the garment to the user  12 . Additionally, cinching the garment to the user  12  makes the pet  14  feel more secure. 
     FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the front of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present claimed invention in the form of a short sleeve shirt. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The shirt includes the front side  33  and the backside  35 . The neckline of the front side  33  of the shirt  36  includes the zipper  24 . The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. 
   In one embodiment the pouch bottom  20  includes an expandable pouch base  34  to allow more room for a pet  14 . The pouch top  18  remains unattached to permit a user  12  to insert and remove the pet  14  from said pet pouch  16 . The pouch top  18  can be closed to prevent the pet  14  from inadvertently escaping from the pet pouch  16 . A plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to the pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. Shown herein the pouch drawstring  30  is included as a means to close the pouch top  18 . However, the pouch top  18  remains open as the pouch drawstring  30  is not cinched. The pleat  28  is included in the front of the pet pouch  16  for expansion and to better accommodate pets  14  of different sizes. The bottom hem of the shirt  36  can include the waistband  50 . The waistband  50  can cinch the hem of the garment to the user. Alternatively, the hem can include the garment drawstring  32 , as shown herein. The garment drawstring  32  can be used to cinch the hem of the garment to the user. The comfort of the user  12  is increased when the pet  14  is in the pet pouch  16  by cinching the garment to the user  12 . Additionally, cinching the garment to the user  12  makes the pet  14  feel more secure. 
     FIG. 5  is an illustrative view of the front of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. The shirt  36  includes the front side  33  and the backside  35 . The neckline of the front side  33  of the long sleeve shirt  36  includes the zipper  24 . In one embodiment the pouch bottom  20  includes an expandable pouch base  34  to allow more room for a pet  14 . The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  is permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and Hook and loop tape. The pouch top  18  also has a clasp attachment  38  located on the rim thereof. The user  12  attaches the pet&#39;s collar to the clasp attachment  38  as a safety feature. When the pet&#39;s  14  collar is secured in the clasp attachment  38 , the pet  14  is unable to jump out of the pet pouch  16 . In an alternative embodiment, the clasp attachment  38  could be attached to a shortened leash, which in turn is attached to the pet&#39;s  14  collar. In this embodiment, the pet  14  has more room in which to move. The bottom hem of the shirt  36  can include the waistband  50 . The waistband  50  can cinch the hem of the garment to the user. Alternatively, the hem can include the garment drawstring  32 , as shown herein. The garment drawstring  32  can be used to cinch the hem of the garment to the user. The comfort of the user  12  is increased when the pet  14  is in the pet pouch  16  by cinching the garment to the user  12 . Additionally, cinching the garment to the user  12  makes the pet  14  feel more secure. 
     FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The garment can include a plurality of pockets  40 , as shown herein. The pet pouch  16  can be made from the same material as the garment or can be made from a plurality of other materials. The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  would be permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     FIG. 7  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the pouch  16  of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . Shown herein, the pouch  16  includes two vertically extending pleats adjacent opposite sides of the pouch  16 , for expansion when the pet  14  is located therein. The pleats  28  lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  would be permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. 
   The pet pouch garment  10  of the present invention also includes a pouch liner  42 . The pouch liner  42  gets inserted into the pouch  16  and is attached therein by attaching means  52 . A plurality of securing means includes but is not limited to zippers, snap members  44 , buttons, and Hook and loop tape. The pouch liner is removable to permit ease of cleaning as well as to provide extra cushioning for the pet  14 . 
     FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the side of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present claimed invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . The pouch  16  shown herein includes the pleat  28  on the front thereof to allow the pouch  16  to expand when the pet  14  is located therein, and to lay flat when the pet  14  is not located therein. Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  is permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the side of the pet pouch garment  10  of the present claimed invention. The pet pouch garment  10  includes the shirt  36  and the pet pouch  16  attached to the shirt  36  as described above with reference to  FIG. 1 . Reinforcement  46  is included where the pouch top  18  and the pouch side  22  meet and are attached to the long sleeve shirt  36 . To allow for more room for the pet  14 , the pouch bottom  20  includes an expandable pouch base  34 . Shown herein, while the pouch top  18  includes the pouch drawstring  30  to close the top of the pouch  16  and retain the pet  14  therein, the drawstring is not cinched and the pet  14  is permitted to peak out of the pouch top  18 . Alternatively, a plurality of means exist to close the pouch top  18  including but not limited to a pouch drawstring  30 , as shown herein, zippers, snaps, buttons, and Hook and loop tape. 
   While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
   Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.