# Pet Strollers Walk the Cat in Style By Howard Wu | Published 2008-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-strollers-walk-the-cat-in-style References: [improvementscatalog](http://www.improvementscatalog.com/home.do) The pet stroller allows cats, and less mobile dogs to accompany their owners on leisurely walks in style. The basic pet stroller, as pictured here, can comfortably carry a pet of up to 25 lbs. Like most mobile devices though, there are [available upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easyway). The SUV version of the pet stroller has a carrying capacity of up to 50 lbs, and is of course larger, in both the carrying unit, padding and wheel size. It also features handy rear pockets. Another optional feature is the [all-weather gear kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estroller-conversion-kit), which includes a rain cover, sunshade and red strobe light reflectors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Pet Accessories:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the market of mobile pet accessories, such as pet strollers. - **Upgraded Pet Strollers:** The upgrade options for pet strollers present an opportunity for innovation in the pet transportation industry, catering to different pet sizes and weather conditions. - **Pet-friendly Outdoor Gear:** The demand for all-weather gear kits for pet strollers signals an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the pet outdoor gear industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Accessories:** The pet stroller trend opens up opportunities for innovation within the pet accessories industry, with potential for creating new and improved pet transportation products. - **Pet Transportation:** The advancements in pet stroller designs indicate an opportunity to disrupt the pet transportation industry, by offering more comfortable and convenient options for pet owners. - **Outdoor Gear:** The inclusion of all-weather gear kits for pet strollers presents an opportunity for innovation in the outdoor gear industry, specifically targeting pet owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stool-Equipped Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guacal-pet-carrier.md) - [Pet-Carrying Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walking-aid-innovaion.md) - [Pet-Friendly E-Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mopet.md) - [Pet-Friendly Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petro-scooter-concept.md) - [Pet-Friendly EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-pet-communication-device-concept.md) - [Airline-Safe Cat Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porto-cat-carrier.md) - [Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steady-walking-aid.md) - [Pet-Friendly Travel Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petfriendly-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md)