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Trend Alert: How Pet Owners in NYC Are Embracing Pooch Sling Bags

By Rachel Davis

Bags made to carry around a man’s best friend aren’t exactly new to us, but this woman’s pooch caught our eyes as she strolled on a warm and sunny day in New York City.

Rachelle Garzia, an ex-model, turns heads as she carries her pet dog, Frank, in a camo-print sling pouch while strolling through Manhattan, New York City, on August 14, 2013Rachelle Garzia, an ex-model, turns heads as she carries her pet dog, Frank, in a camo-print sling pouch while strolling through Manhattan, New York City, on August 14, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

Rachelle Garzia’s little pooch was seen hanging off a camo-printed sling pouch bag. While we’re not really dog whisperers or anything remotely close to it, her little puppy seemed a wee bit uncomfortable in that position.

Ex-model Rachelle Garzia, dressed in an orange outfit, elegantly carries her pet dog, Frank, a Brussels Griffon Shih Tzu mix, in a stylish harness over her back, during a sunny day in Manhattan, New York City on August 14, 2013Ex-model Rachelle Garzia, dressed in an orange outfit, elegantly carries her pet dog, Frank, a Brussels Griffon Shih Tzu mix, in a stylish harness over her back, during a sunny day in Manhattan, New York City on August 14, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

We’re not against these pooch pouches because they make carrying these adorable little dogs around much easier and more convenient.

Rachelle Garzia makes a fashion statement with her unique pooch purse as she walks her dog in New York CityRachelle Garzia makes a fashion statement with her unique pooch purse as she walks her dog in New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)

So, we’re leaving it up to you to decide and decipher whether this is an entirely creative and ingenious way of carrying around man’s little best friend or if there is a more comfortable alternative.

Pooch purses, a trendy accessory for pet owners, are becoming increasingly popular in the fashionable streets of New York CityPooch purses, a trendy accessory for pet owners, are becoming increasingly popular in the fashionable streets of New York City (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)