You should make a deal with her. Tell her you will do your chores, homework, listen, not fight w/your brother to show how responsible you are. And show them the research you have done so that your mom will see that you will know how to take care of it. Your mom is only telling you can't have it because she thinks that you won't take care of it & she will have to & she isn't the one who wanted the hamster in the first place. Good luck!
2006-10-10 11:36:48
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answered by low_on_ram 6
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Hi
Im a kid too. Im 12. I do have pets,, but they were wildlife rescues and are ducks... so get this right
My parents wont even let me have a fish!! Let alone a hamster.. even though i take care of the ducks!!
They say I am not responsible enough... argh
It is very hard to change a parents mind...... I know
If it were me.......... this is what I would do
1. is your brother young enough he could hurt the hamster or will be trouble?
If so maybe that is part of it
But if your brother is old enough to listen or be bribed... Maybe
bribe h im to help you clean up and keep it clean til parents get home ... do whatever you have tooooo
Also if they trtust you to watch brother... thats a big thing isnt it?
Point that one out to th em!
I mean if you are not responsible enough to have a hamster in a cage.. HOW can you be ok to watch a human child???!!! See what they say to that one!
I would do all of that,, try to be the perfect kid.. and then STOP and let it be .. once you get to that point.. and there is a point that no matter what you do or say its NO JUST becaue youve pissed them off now
Then let it be for a bit and Put it on your Christmas list.... its not that far away and make it one of the only things you list... everytime they ask what you want.. say a hamster and all the goodies for it... be pathetic and sad but dont over do it they will see right through that!
And dont say something like " all I want for xmas is a hamster and you wont even give it to me" ... nope that wont do it... you have to be more pathetic...
If xmas does not go...... put it on te b day list.. Maybe they just need to see this is not a passing thing that next week you will want a dog or a toad... let them know its not but that will take time...
You can also print pictures of Hamsters , and info on them and care and leave them laying around in obvious places... lIKE on their bed... tucked into pockets,,, in a coffee cup they will use in the morning.. on the mirror, anywhere they can not miss it...
Use a bit of humor...
ANd good luck
Better luck with your hamster than I have had with my stinking fish..
Of course you coudl try asking for something bigger... try asking for a Python,, pet tarantula(spider), Iquana, PPet Madagascar cockroaches, Kind of pointing out how innocent a hamster is over some of the other things you could want..
Try a St bernard as well... the big huge dogs...
ASk for one of those...
If you start hitting them for nasty , or big pets ... then go back tot he hamster....
I hope it works
None of that would work on my MOM because she wrote the darn book! But maybe yours has not read it yet!
Good Luck
Wis2006
2006-10-10 19:34:15
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answered by Wis2006 3
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As a rescuer of animals, I understand them saying know to you. Most of the animals that come into our rescue are owner turn in, the number one reason is child lost interest in the pet, followed closely by I got it for my child and they where not taking care of it, and I did not want to take care of it either.
If you really want a pet, you need to show that you are becoming responsible. Do things with out having to be asked, also ask if you can help out, cooking cleaning dishes or mow the lawn or rake leaves, for a week or so. If you have a low grade in a subject work to bring it, up. Do not bring up wanting a pet. Then after that ask if there are ways you can help out around the home, trash, dished sweep or mop, ask for chores. If you show that, you are becoming more responsible you may not be over looked the next time you ask. As for your brother keep ping up after him,
Have-A-Heart Guinea Pig Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NJ250.html
2006-10-10 13:31:30
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answered by pinkpiggies336 4
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Oh,i'm so sorry.Hamsters are realy fun,and fun to have as a pet.Just get on the conversation with a hamster.If she starts yelling.Then just back away.It will take time.Just work on it.Or you can ask for a chance.Moms are very hard to deal with when they set there mind to it.I'm sorry that you cant get one without having to purswade your mom.Tell her it will also teach you responsibility and impact on how to work with other people and animals and be socialable.You can also learn a lot about hamsters just by looking at them and watching them.You will have to just point out some education approvements and other things mom will like.Hamsters dont stink.You just have to clean out their cage.And they dont squeak.The only noise they make is them chewing the food and them runing on the wheel.I'm srry.Just work on it.I have a hamster,and i wanted one sooooo bad it took me like 2 years or something.And i was so responsible,that as soon as mine died,i could get another one.Jst work and have faith.
2006-10-10 12:04:33
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answered by Anonymous
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Hey just don't stop fighting! Ask your mom for 1 week, show her you can be really responsible. Please just don't give up! I have 3 hamsters and they are wonderful to have around!!! When your sad they are there to play with you and never tell you, "No I don't want to play right now." they are 99% of the time eager to play. I am sitting here watchong my hamster Jimmy right now. As cute as a button. Puts a smile on my face every time.
Just keep on tying!!!!!
2006-10-10 13:03:04
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answered by danceinggirl61 2
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hmmm.... you should show all the good stuff about hamsters like they dint roam around the house and poop in the house, they just stay in there cage. And that they are very cute and you only have to clean the cage like every week. And that they are just a cute ball of fur and bring happiness to the family. I know casue I have one too! And his name is Teddy Bear and he is a Syrian Hamster.
2006-10-10 11:34:29
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answered by what?! 3
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buy it withought permission and say that you cant give it back cause you lost the receipt and if you bring it to them they wont take the unfamiliar hamster back because of precautions for the other hamsters at the pet store meaning if you bring it back they wont take the hamster because they dont know if you really bought it from that store and if they take the hamster it might be sick and endanger the other furry little hamster in ther pet store
or try to (just make up a story )
ive heard this incident happen to a girl i knew except instead of a hamster it was a bird
2006-10-10 11:41:38
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answered by mishakatrina 2
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Beg and tell them you want one and that you will take care of it. You can probably get some allowance to buy food or wood chips.If they only pay less for the stuff because of you, then they will be happier and buy you one.
2006-10-10 11:41:28
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answered by ernesto1196011 2
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oh.... i am so sorry, hunny! maybe you should tell them u will take 2 weeks to prove to them why you should get one, and tell them, how it will also teach you responsiblity, and after the 2 weeks, if you do well, they should let u get it! good luck, babe! p.s-name your hampster chester! its an awesome name! LOL its the name of my hampster! later, girlie!
2006-10-10 11:33:15
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answered by Lexi 2
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Well, maybe tell her they do not stink nearly as bad as your little brother, nor are they as messy as him...
uh, maybe you can tell her it would be cheaper and better for everyone if you traded your little brother in for a hampster.
Actually I am no help, as my G.F's , 10 year old boy wants/ has wanted a hampster for some time...and wel,l we havn't gotten him one yet either...But I would gladly; like in a NewYork second, trade his older brother in for a hampster...lol
Goodluck on this.
Try praying.
DJ
2006-10-10 11:37:29
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answered by djyo 3
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