As you can see by my sn I LOVE dogs. But I have 3 cats. (ironically) My whole family are cat lovers and I've been begging for years to get a dog but my parents still won't budge. What can I do to change their minds and finally get my dog?
And I've already tried the "getting a small dog" "I'll take care of it" approaches.
2006-07-10 08:10:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
buy one
2006-07-10 08:14:14 · answer #1 · answered by dina 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I had the exact same situation when I was a kid. We had 4 cats, 2 horses, 2 hamsters, 4 rabbits, and no dogs. My dad doesn't like dogs.
Sorry to be the one to tell you, but it's pretty much a lost cause until your grown up with a house of your own.
15 years later I am married with a child a husband and a house... and now I have the dogs I always wanted. Best of luck.
2006-07-10 15:15:53 · answer #2 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your parents say no, then you need to wait. If you love dogs, spend some time volunteering with a local no-kill shelter. This is good for several reasons. It will allow you to love and care for dogs who don't have homes. It will help the homeless dogs stay happy. It will teach you what's necessary for having a dog (most are very very different than cats). It will show your parents that you can be responsible, that you know what it takes, and that you are ready.
The petfinder link below will show you some shelters in your area. Try contacting them or visiting their website to see if you can volunteer.
Good luck to you. : )
2006-07-10 15:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok try the large dog approach ,like a Saint Bernard, and feed the cats to him . problem cured. Just kidding there are some people who just think dogs are too much to deal with , a cat is self sufficient, and looks after them self. how about finding a stray and feeding it ? It will stick around out side and then one day they may warm up to the idea of a dog .
2006-07-10 15:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Scott c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try making a deal with Mom and Dad.
'If I get a dog, Mom, I will do some extra chores around the house'. Be more helpful to Mom and Dad before you get that puppy. When they see you are trying and working toward getting what you want, you will be rewarded.
And, you might want to get your grades up in school and get better marks on exams.
That might impress them and want to reward you in return for being so attentive to your school grades and helpfulness around the house.
Good luck.
2006-07-10 15:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by marnefirstinfantry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess you'll have to face that they won't give in and wait until you have your own place where you can make your own rules. Life's not always fair. Or you could look for a dog-loving family to adopt you! Or you could volunteer at the local humane society - they're often looking for responsible kids to help them train and socialize their puppies.
2006-07-10 22:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the citadel crossing petsmart on Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00 that will be dreampower. tell them that you would like to SAVE a puppy. let them see the puppies. if they let you pick a winner dog they are good with cats.
2006-07-10 15:19:30 · answer #7 · answered by Christina S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your parents do not want a dog then you most likely will have to wait until you move out on your own
Good Luck :)
2006-07-10 15:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by Sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try waitinguntil you move out then, there would be nothing worse than a poor dog in a house where he was not wanted, except by you :(
2006-07-10 15:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany.P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to buy them out---if it fails research dogs and show them a presentation on why you should get a dog
2006-07-10 15:15:48 · answer #10 · answered by p-dogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I earned my dog bye walking neibers dogs and also earned money sometimess..
2006-07-10 15:19:13 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋