I want to get a pet but my mom alway says no. How can I get one?

Answer 1

Well you should honor your parents decision.

But if your really want a pet I would reccomend a bird you'll have to talk your mom into a quiet less demanding specie, that isnt very messy.

There are many species of birds that posess this quality.

Lovebird- Contrary to popular belief they do not need to be kept in pairs, in fact the lovebirds I've kept in pairs were very aggresive to each other or wanted nothing to do with me.

Single kept lovebirds are great, they love to be held, and petted, and are very friendly and come in a variety of colors, They are not noisy with theexception of high pitched calls when you come home from work or school and when you eat dinner, or the bird is just chirping but otherwise they are quiet. They normally cost $85 depending on the color. They like shiny bead toys, that they can band and colorful plastic toys

Mustache Parakeet- Thay are small 10 inches half of which is tail. They are just as quiet as the lovebird, but their noise is more bassy, they like to be pet but generally dont like to be scratched like a lovebird does. They are very friendly, and arent very messy. The only downsides is that they eat a lot, and take lots of baths in their water dish so you will have to change their water and food frequently. They like bead toys that they can take apart and love to shred paper, and ring bells, as well as colorful plastic toys.

I generally dont reccomend cockatiels or parakeets because cockatiels can be loud whistlers, and be prone to aggressive behavior if not properly trained, and parakeets, tend to be cage clingy, and often dont become tame.

Dove- They are great pets, make sure its a ringneck or white dove they are the only specie of dove that when arent hand fed become tame. They arent noisy at all only when you come home they coo for you to hold them. They arent messy either, at the pet store I work at we have them and they make almost no mess except for a few molted feathers. And they are so friendly, they never try to bite you and will eat anything. They eat parakeet seed as a base in their diet and they MUST have grit offered to them in a separate bowl to help them digest the seed or it can impact in their crop. The rest of their diet, should be fresh fruits and veggies. They love to be held and pet and are very affectionate.

Never offer any bird chocoilate, avacado, alcoholic beverages or anything with caffeine, Rhurahb or garlic and onions. These can kill them.

Above all make sure your bird was hand fed this is extremely important.

and make sure you spend at least 2 hours a day everyday holding and playing with your pet bird.

Whatever bird or pet you decide to get do as much researchg as you can and never stop learning

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Answer 2

Have you owned a pet before, and shown responsibility? If so, ask your mom why she won't let you get one now. Simply sit her down (casually, like at diner or something) and just slip in "Mom, why don't want me to get a pet? I was serious when I said I wanted one." If he says that she doens't think your responsible, then tell her that you can be if you put your mind to it. And PROVE IT TO HER! If he says she doens't like animals, then point out to her the good things about having a pet AND the bad! Tell her that those little bad things shouldn't get in the way of you having a pet that will give you love and affection for years to come. That if you teach him/her proper obedience, he/she will be fine, and that you're willing to put the time and effort into it, and mean it! Things NOT to do:1) Sneak a cat into the house. She will think he can't trust you. 2)Don't Beg! She will find it irritating, and think your too childish.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

Start by showing off your maturity. Start helping around the house more, don't argue like a child when she asks you to do things, and just offer to do things when she doesn't ask. Then, after a while of this, ask her if you two can sit down and have a serious discussion about a pet. Tell her you are willing to listen to her reasons for "no", and have a prepared outline of your reasons for "yes". (for example: List why you want it, how it will be no trouble to her because you will take care of the cleaning, feeding, purchasing of food, etc. and how it would help prepare you for things to come in life, and so on) Then maybe she would see how badly you really want the pet, and she might realize that you are mature enough to have one. Good luck!

Answer 4

Why bother to incur the expense and trouble of a pet, not to mention your mother's wrath, when you can turn this desire into something wonderful for lots of animals and people?
You can develop great relationships with Other People's Pets. You can become the favorite cat or dog sitter for neighbors, friends, and relatives. You can enjoy everybody's animals without having to pay for their food, take them to the vet, give them baths, clean up their waste.
Also, there are always plenty of animals at local animal shelters (and pet stores!) who need friends. Most shelters welcome volunteers who come and pet the animals, help groom them, play with them, keep them company and help them get along with people so they can be adopted.
Just like some people are aunts and uncles and not parents, you can be a pet "relative" instead of a pet parent.
And maybe, just maybe, if your Mom hears how responsible you are with other people's animals, and if you've earned enough money from dogsitting to pay for your own pet, and its food, and its veterinary bills, and so on, you can have your own pet.
And by then, you will have gotten to know enough animals to know which are the best (and worst) pets and why.
Good luck!

Answer 5

You can grow up, move out of the house, and buy a pet.

Kids don't understand that pets cost money. Buying the pet is the smallest part. If your parents are not financially able to properly care for a pet, it would be irresponsible for them to get one because they wouldn't be able to take care of it correctly.

Would you give up cable television and internet service so you could have a pet? If the pet got sick, would you be willing to stop eating for a few days so they could pay to take the animal to the vet? Don't laugh. I'm serious. I had a dog who got cancer when he was five years old, and his treatments cost almost $7,000. I didn't expect him to get cancer when I bought him as a puppy, but I knew he could be expensive to care for - no different than having another child - so I would not have gotten him if I would not have been able to afford to spend that $7,000 to make sure he received the treatments he needed to keep him as pain-free as possible and try to cure his cancer.

Don't assume your mom is just being mean. She's probably just being financially responsible. It would be inhumane to get an animal and not be able to take care of it if it got sick or hurt. Would you want to see a pet in pain or sick and know that there is care available but you just can't afford it?

Answer 6

Your mom is probably concerned that you won't be responsible enough to take care of it and she will have to end up doing it for you. Try asking her for something small like a fish and prove to her that you will feed it properly, clean it's bowl or tank faithfully, etc... If she sees that you are a responsible pet owner, she may be willing to let you move onto something that requires more care.

Or you can just do what my mom did when she was a kid. She picked a kitten from someone who was giving them away free and took it to her dad's office. She asked him if she could keep the kitty in front of all his coworkers and he was afraid he'd look like an ogre if he said no. She got to keep Elvis and they lived happily ever after.

Answer 7

Your mom is prob worried about the HUGE responsibility it takes to own a pet. More often than not our children beg us for a pet , swear on their favorite video game that THEY will take care of it and do all the work ( feed ,bath, play, take it for walks etc..). Then after a couple of weeks the parent finds themself having to do all of the above! On top of taking care of you, the house and other things life comes with ,now they have another to care for.
If you really, really want a pet and think that you are old enought to care for one, then you must prove to mom that YOU are RESPONSIBLE. Do chores around the house WITHOUT being asked to do them. Ask mom if you can start helping to prepare dinner or maybe lunch. 1st thing every morning, make your bed and clean up your room, ask mom if she needs some help with the laundry. Tell your mom you are interested in what it takes to feed your family and would like to help make out the grocery list and go shopping with her. Learn how much it costs and tell her you appreciate how hard your parents work to provide for you!
Then research the pet that you would like to have. Find out how much this pet will cost. If you want a dog or a cat, see how much it costs to adopt one from a local shelter( as this is a lot cheaper than buying one from a pet store or breeder). How big is this animal? What do the books say it will cost to feed this animal on a weekly basis, how much will the vet visits cost. Does this animal need to be groomed on a regular basis? How much will that cost? If it's a small animal like a bird, hamster, or fish. Find out what you will need to house such a pet and how much it will cost to replace it's bedding every week. Or for a fish how much will the tank,food and chemicals cost you?
Once you find all this out see if there is a way you can help out with such costs. Are you old enough to babysit? Mow lawns? Get a paper route? Nothing would please a parent more than to see that you are willing to help pay for your pet! Get the job 1st and then save up enough money to buy your pet and the things it will need to start off in your home.
Take the money and the list with all your research about the pet and it's costs to your parent and sit down with them and tell them that you know what a big responsibility it is to own a pet. Tell them you have worked very hard around the house and and at your job to show that you can be responsible. Tell them that you will do your very best to care for this animal and you think you have proved you are mature enough now to give it a try!
If you do all of the above and put your heart into, I am sure your parents will see that you are a capable young person now. If you go at it half hearted or don't even try you only prove them right that you are not ready!
P.S. One more thing.. DO NOT EVER buy a Dog or Cat from a Pet Store. These animals are bred at Puppy and Cat Mills, and their the most cruel places you can ever imagine. Most of the time the puppies and kittens from these"MILLS" have a lot of genetic problems and will cost you more in vet bills than one from a reputable breeder or even a Shelter. Good Luck!

Answer 8

First; Start helping with or do the housework without being told and this will help show that you have enough responsibility to care for an animal.
Second; Decide which animal you want and research how to take care of it, how much it costs to buy it and everything it needs.
Third; Find a way to make some money so that when it's time you can pay for part of what it needs.

Answer 9

How old are you? Maybe your mom's worried that you won't be responsible about taking care of it and she'll have to do the feeding, clean-ups, etc. Show her your maturity level by doing what she asks you to do now, such as helping set the table, straightening up your room, and whatever else. If you show you can do those things without her nagging, maybe she'll reconsider. Pets are a big responsibility and should be considered a "member of the family." Remember they are not throwaways to dump if you get sick of them. They deserve love and care and will reward you with lots of love!

Answer 10

I trust your "Mom" doesn't want to take care of your pet when
you don't. They are alot of responsibility and remember that
your pet is a living, breathing thing and needs to rely on you
for food and companionship. Pets become a part of a family,
for a long time.......my suggestion is to wait until you are out
on your own before getting a pet to take care of.