An apparatus for carrying an animal is provided herein. The apparatus has a wearable garment having at least a first connector element and a second connector element attached thereto and a pouch having at least a third connector element and a fourth connector element attached to a first and a second support portion, each of the third and the fourth connector elements configured for releasable connection to the first and second connector elements of the garment. The pouch has an internal pocket and a bottom aperture.