I've wanted a pet for over 7 years, but my parents won't let me get one. I've tried everything, including talking to them millions of times, telling them the pros and cons, and even offering to take care of the dog or cat myself (i know I can do it, I took care of a horse for 2 weeks at camp). Any suggestions to help?
2006-07-24 04:29:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
As a parent I can tell you that the best way to NOT get a pet is to beg and nag every single day. ...and two weeks (with the horse) is not very long -- our oldest cat is 21 right now! Dogs and cats can live for a very long time.
I'd suggest you start by showing them how responsible you can be (help around the house, keep your room cleaner, take your dishes to the kitchen without being reminded a hundred times) (I know, I sound like your MOM!).
Next, you might want to start smaller -- my younger son got a hamster when he wanted his "own" pet. They're pretty easy to care for, and they only live for about 2 years so it's not a HUGE commitment.
Finally, you might want to ask them if there's a reason they won't let you. Is someone afraid of dogs? Allergic to cats? Do you travel a lot or is everyone gone so the pet would be lonely or need someone to watch it? You might find out there's a really good reason they're saying no. Even if it's just that they think you're too young, at least you'll know if there's ever a chance.
2006-07-24 04:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Taking care of a HORSE, for 2 weeks, is not the same as caring for a dog or cat or another pet.
A pet is a long term commitment.
WHAT pet are you looking at?
READ up on it a LOT of reading make sure this pet can be taken care of for the life expectancy...
Read up on SOME of the illnesses, at least the major ones.
On food and housing, grooming and all daily weekly monthly care.
Are your parents possibly worried about extra bills right now?
Some parents do not tell their kids everything about their financial state. If they are having financial troubles they might not want to have another worry.
You do not say your age, but if you have been asking for 7 years hopefully you are in your early teens.
Ask if you can get a part time job to help with the cost of the pet.
Sometimes just cleaning your room is not enough that is something that should be done if you have a pet or not.
Also your chores and grades in school, make sure you are doing all you can to show your responsibility for a pet.
Have they given a FIRM and logical reason?
FOR their NO?
I mean is someone in your house allergic to animals?
Does one of your parents have issues about animals being kept in the house?
Maybe you are starting out asking too BIG of a pet...
A dog or cat is a BIG responsibility as I have stated.
Maybe a smaller pet like a hamster or a bird?
Although birds can be noisy and not everyone enjoys the squawking of the bird will make in the morning, birds do not be quiet when everyone is having a sleep in on the weekends.
To recap...
1) Gain all the KNOWLEDGE about the different pets first and which one really sounds like one you can care for for it's life span.
2) Find out a reason your parents say NO, try to solve that issue with them. Do not argue, just have a discussion, and the best time to do that is when they have eaten and have rested, Never talk to parents when they are hungry or tired.
3) GAIN all knowledge on the pet you choose and their care needs and vet needs feeding and habits etc...becoming a WALKING encyclopedia about this animal will show them you really have not only given thought but studied about it as well, show them this is a learning opportunity for you. Tell them YOU NEED TO LEARN to care for something it is a part of growing up!
4) Ask if you can get a part time job to help with the costs.
5) Keep your grades up in school .
6) Remember it is your parents home and some day you can move out and get your own pets.
Good Luck!
2006-07-24 04:58:49 · answer #2 · answered by Samuella SilverSelene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm agreeing with the woman who sounds like your mom. I forget her name. But yes, I have to agree that 2 weeks isn't a very long time to take care of a horse. Believe me, when you have a pet, it's a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year commitment. Even if you take a vacation and leave Fluffy at home, you still have to arrange care for her. I am a breeder of Lhasa Apsos, and I always encourage people to recognize the step that they're taking, because some pets are very long lived. One of my Lhasas lived to be 18! One of my current dogs is an epileptic, and is on numerous medications to control her disease. I've got to not only pay for it, but make sure that they're administered daily, on time, and properly. Whew! I got more than I bargained for with her! Seriously, make sure that you are ready, because if the novelty of a new pet wears off for you, and your parents get stuck with Fluffy, it's going to be a lot harder for them to trust you with another commitment.
2006-07-24 04:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by little_beth85 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom and father ought to have a level. once you're lengthy gone for 6 weeks out of the year, who will look after the puppy? in spite of this kind of puppy, pets require interest on a known foundation. they're not in assessment to having a baby. they should be fed and walked and they favor interest. Cat's are slightly a lot less complicated yet once you're lengthy gone for 2 weeks at a time who will sparkling the muddle container in the time of that aspect? And who will fill up the food and sparkling water? once you're mature adequate to have a puppy you're mature adequate to locate ideas to those sorts of subject matters. in case you are able to coach your mom and father that you've concept this stuff by and function people lined as a lot as handle your duty once you're lengthy gone, they could be more effective open to discussing the opportunities.
2016-10-15 09:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to prove you will stick with it, be responsible. Remember, when you are out with friends and having a great time, you will have to keep your eye on the time. You will have to leave your friends to go home and take your dog out to pee and for a walk for exercise. When you have a dog it is much like having a toddler, your life is not yours any more. Dogs are a lot of work and expense. To show you are responsible do your chores, without being told. When your mom is cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, offer to help, without being asked. Do your homework and keep your grades up. Find a way to earn money to help pay the vet bills. If a dog is cared for properly there will be vet bills. Premium quality food (for the dogs health sake) is not cheap either.
2006-07-24 04:40:54 · answer #5 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start volunteering at an animal shelter or vet hospital. This will show that you are commited and have the time to care for a pet.
2006-07-24 06:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main objections to getting any pet is the care of them...
basically you have to promise to take care of the pet...
cleaning up after the pet& just letting your parents know you will be a good pet owner..
besides the pet depends on you for it's life...
2006-07-24 04:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Linnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try making a deal with your parents like if you clean up for a month or sumthing like that without your parents asking you to do anything that could show them that you are trully going to be responsible
2006-07-24 05:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
start small like a mouse to see and show your parents if your ready for a pet if you fail tell them i drop it for ever
2006-07-24 04:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by 77CB77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be very responsible like cleaning your room, taking out the trash etc. that will show them how responsible you r.
2006-07-24 04:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋