Abstract: A support harness for an animal to be used in combination with an animal neck collar is disclosed. The support harness comprises a four-sided belly band having means for securing the belly band around an animal's belly. A chest strap, having one end attached to the belly band and a free end, is wrapped around the animal's chest. The free end of the chest strap is then attached to the belly band. Included are means for securing the chest strap to the neck collar. This ensures that the harness is maintained in the proper position. Handle means, attached to the belly band, are gripped by a human to assist the animal in walking and climbing stairs.