An animal lifting device forming a harness (10) is provided. In particular, a hip member (12) and a chest member (14) are provided that have handles (24,36) thereon. The chest member (14) and the hip member (12) may be selectively interconnected to each other with a connection member (42). The chest member (14) may include an upper portion (26), shoulder pads (30), a chest pad (28), a center cross member (34), and an adjustable chest strap (32). The hip member (12) may include an upper portion (16), an adjustable sling (18), and adjustable straps (20A,20B).