my birthday is coming up and i want to show my parents that i am responsibe and can care for a cat/rabbit. i printed out costs and adoption processes from our local humane society website but i feel that may not be enough! PLEASE HELP!
2006-10-01 08:17:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
First, they would be judging on how responsible you are in the recent past and now on everyday things. Second - on how responsible you are now in checking out very detailed information -both the physical and emotional (social) needs and costs associated with (now and long term costs) involved of whatever particular animal you are interested in. And hopefully the place you find information on will include a general view of how noisy, smelly, messy etc... they may be. There are Pros and Cons on all of these things. This is for your information too - so that it can help you determine what type of animal would fit your needs and ability to be able to fulfill the commitment involved in such things. And that would lead to a
Third Thing that might encourage them to agree - which is If you Agreed to write up a Contract of sorts-one with things that you both agreed upon that would spell out The care etc that they want you to take care of and that you are agreeing with and the consequences if they are not that you both will agree upon (I forgot to include this with my daughter when making up one for her Dog that she wanted) Obviously, you have to realize that this to be taken very seriously on your part and not just things that are being said to be done to con your parents into it and when the excitement wares off you drop it all. YOU have to make a REAL Commitment and follow thru no matter what - thru the good and bad of such a choice.
Ask people on the kind of animals you may be interested in and their experiences on all these various aspects with them.
I have had Cats all my life and still do. When I started working I got two because they then had a companion to play with during the day. I got them as kittens and they were left with the mother until weaning and and mature enough in all other aspects that the mother supplies. They also direct them in the cleanliness aspects and of course it fulfills its motherly and baby attachments with bonding and makes more normal behavior for future bonding with others. If you get one at a safe place like the SPCA they will go over everything with you and know if they are clean and some about their general behavior. Cats are Very clean Animals unless they are sickly or have behavior problems from lack of proper care and attention. We knew we would travel with them at times so we took them in the car in the beginning - more often then we normally would for them to get use to this. They seemed to be feel safer with a small to medium plastic cage that they could stay in or go back into. Plus if your not sure about their toilet habits in a car this would be be safer. Even if their have no problems in that area. In the beginning until they get use to it they might be nervous and pee because of stress. We had a collection of at least 15 cats over the years and I still love them-I find them easy care. They are social so that is one thing that always has to continue - especially if you only have one. It would not be fair for any animal that is - to stop paying attention to that sort of thing. That would be as cruel as when it happens between humans.
Within the last Year have acquired some Budgies which I love also. If you get a young one and socialize it with humans they are so much fun. But again then you have to keep the contact with them and not be left without it all day.
Bunnies -I heard they are very messy and the cage has to be cleaned 24/7 Other then that I don t know
Good Luck,
2006-10-01 09:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mary S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parents are hard core and are like army people.Have you ever tried a different type of pet? If that doesn't work Try showing your mom that you can be responsible enough to take care of the pet's needs all by yourself.Try telling her that it's very rare for a pet to get rabies (at least today) and there is a shot to help animals be immune to rabies.Show responsibility by not only offering to buy the pet yourself by raising the money but do chores around the house.Do things w/o being asked or reminded.This shows your parents that you can handle the responsibility of taking care of an animal yourself.Start small offer alternatives lik instead of a cat that you can get a hamster and work your way up.
2016-03-27 01:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat is definitely easier to care for than a rabbit, but we have rabbits and they are wonderful. With proper care a rabbit can live to be 10 - 12 years old.
I would think that if you wanted to adopt either you would show your parents that you were being responsible by researching both pets and what it would mean to have one.
For rabbits here are three good sites where you can start your research:
www.rabbit.org
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/ or
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabrefs.htm
Be sure you know where you'll get supplies and how much those will cost. Also rabbits need a vet and not all vets are trained to treat rabbits so do some research there too.
I imagine there are similar sites for cats and I'd do the same type of research. You might even want to write out a daily schedule of what needs to be done so you'll be sure you have the time to care for either pet.
Good luck
2006-10-01 08:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Martha G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you have made a good start by learning about adoption fees and associated costs. Perhaps you should gather additional data about the cost of keeping a cat - food, veterinary care (such as immunizations), spaying or neutering if this is not done by the agency where you get the cat, and supplies such as cat litter and a litter box. In addition, it might be useful to plan out a place for the box, for the cat's food and water bowls, and possible sleeping locations (although the cat will probably choose his own); you might also put a plan on paper as to how often you will change his box, what kind of food would be healthy and how often you will feed him, and similar tasks. I think that if you put that much effort into the process, you will show your parents that you have thought through the resposibilities in a mature way, and will increase your chances of their agreeing to a pet in the house. Good luck!
2006-10-01 08:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you concider in costs? Yearly check ups, dental, vaccinations, sickness and medications, emergencies. not all these things happen but just read most of the questions posted. If you have then good for you, you deserve a pet but its still up to the parents and thier check book. Good luck and if they wont get you a pet now you will be a wise, responsible person in the future to have one
2006-10-01 08:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by LisaMarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i were you i wouldn't get a rabbit they live for 4 years max 6. And they are smelly indoor pets. Go for a cat their much easier to take care of.
2006-10-01 08:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
take care of things clean ur house or something everyday do ur homework make ur bed you know stuff like that
2006-10-01 08:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by alyxa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep working on them, maybe theyll give in.
2006-10-01 08:24:46 · answer #8 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a gold fish or a betta fish
2006-10-01 09:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋