So we just moved to a Villa (as opposed to the appartment we used to live in).. my lil brother & sister and I are dying to get a puppy.. Our mother ABSOLUTELY HATES animals, and my dad doesnt really mind them, but avoids the subject every time it comes up.. we are willing to pay for it and everything that comes with it ourselves, and to be responsible of it.. can i give me any useful arguments that would help convince our folks??
2006-10-21 10:57:17 · 15 answers · asked by hedZy ♀ The Dancing Banana 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Volunteer at your local animal shelter - it's a great way of getting your parents to see just how determined and responsible you are whilst helping out a worthy cause and getting some valuable experience on the realities of owning a dog.
You never know, you could also find your perfect pet!
2006-10-21 11:32:18 · answer #1 · answered by Witchywoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're old enough, start to work at an animal shelter. Most places require you to be 13 or so. Do that for awhile, not only is it rewarding, it'll also prove to your parents that you really do care about animals. It's also important to read up on the importance of raising a puppy.. Do you really want to go thru the potty training, the awful biting stages (that last for months!) the chewing everything stage, etc? I mean sure, puppies are playful, but so are dogs that are 1 yr or older. Also, if you DO get a dog, make sure you get it from the right place. Do NOT get it from a pet store, as the dogs from there are from puppy mills, which are big breeding facilities in the south, who churn out puppies just to make a profit. You'll feel more rewarded if you were to rescue a dog. there are plenty of pups in shelters that need good homes.
Also remember, dogs are a 15-20 year commitment.
it may be hard, tho, since your mother doesn't like animals. Why?? animals are therapeutic. they don't care what you look like, they love you no matter what!
But try the volunteering thing- you will learn SO much just by doing that- i know i did!
2006-10-21 12:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by keep it real 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a dog that is really well trained and really well behaved. Get to know the dog and the owner really well. Learn how to handle the dog properly. You must learn all the dog's commands and how to read the dog's body language and understand what it is thinking. Then ask your parents to let you sit for the dog for a couple days while the owner goes on a trip or something. When your mom meets a really well behaved dog that is perfectly cared for, that is the best way to change her mind. Don't even think about getting a puppy if your mom hates animals - puppies are tons of work and they create a lot of messes. But if you gently expose her to a very well trained dog, you might change her mind.
Also- you say that you are willing to pay for it. But, if you want to convince your parents, you've got to show that you really know what you're getting into. What do you think the expenses are and how much is each one? How much does the food cost? How much do vet visits cost? What if your dog needs an operation? How much will that cost and how will you pay for it? What about if the dog chews up something expensive? Do you have enough money to replace a nice table or couch? Can you show your parents that you have researched all these problems and are ready to deal with them?
2006-10-21 11:02:26 · answer #3 · answered by pamgissa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you could be in a bit of a pickle if your mother absolutely hates animals. The reality is, even though you promise to do everything and pay for it, your mother and father will eventually be stuck with doing some walking, bathing, feeding and cleaning up after the dog. So that argument will not work.
The only thing I can think of is ask if you can babysit someone's dog for a couple of days - say overnight. Your mother will have to get used to having a dog around, and this is the only way it may work.
If this is a success, babysit another dog for a week or so. If that goes well, you should have a pretty good case for yourself.
2006-10-21 11:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you display your responsiblity in other areas? If you are a responsible kid regarding your chores and homework, then your parents don't have a reason to believe you won't be so with an animal. The thing is, both my kids begged for another dog so we got one and we STILL have to remind them to feed, water and train the animals. Dogs are a lot of work because you need to love them and train them and pay attention to them even if you don't feel like it. Tell your Mom that even though she hates animals, children raised in a home with animals have less emotional and social issues. They also have less asthma and allergy problems, believe it or not!
I think animals are good for kids. They teach the kids responsibility and give the kids unconditional love in return. So long as you can guarantee your Mom she won't have to do anything with it, maybe you can convince her. It sounds like your Dad is avoiding the issue so as not to fight about it with your Mom.
When I was still living with my Mom and Dad (a hundred years ago, lol), my parents hated cats. I worked at an animal hospital and came home with an abandoned, injured kitten. My Mom fell in love immediately and we kept telling my Dad I'd take it back when it healed. Of course, the kitty ended up living with us and after I moved out, they got their own cat because they really liked having one around! Parent's minds can be changed if you do it the right way. Good luck!
2006-10-21 11:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by faithfilled1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to tell you this, but I went through this when I was growing up, and the only pet I was ever allowed to have was a parakeet. My Dad and I loved animals, but my mother did not, and there was not a way to change that. If your mother hates animals, I do not know what to tell you to do to get around that.
I did not start to have pets of my own until I was out of college and married and had a home of my own. This may sound disappointing to you, but it is the truth.
Unless you and your siblings are working to earn the money to pay for the puppy, there is no possible way for you to be responsible for it. You probably do not realize that taking care of a pet is quite similar to taking care of a child, other than clothing. You have to housebreak them, take them to obedience classes, take them to the vets for medical checkups and so they can have their necessary shots and medications. They have to be bathed and walked, and fed and groomed and played with. Who is going to be doing this when you or your siblings want to be out with your friends?
Do you realize that you can spend thousands of dollars per year on one pet? I had to take one of my cats to the vets for medication when she was sick and it was over $300.00 for that one visit. When I take my dog, an adorable Pom; in for her checkup and shots a couple of times per year, that is about $250.00 each time. I am not saying that they are not worth spending that kind of money on, because they are, but I am adult and have taken on the responsibilities of pet ownership and all that it entails.
I am sorry, but I am on the side of your parents on this one, they own or rent the Villa, and pets can cause a lot of damage to property also, and I am talking a lot more money than the figures mentioned above.
Once you and your siblings have grown up, and are living on your own, and paying your own bills, then you can have the responsibility of a puppy.
If your Dad is avoiding the subject, he is most likely doing that because he does not want to upset your mother, and that is the end of the subject. I am sorry that this was not the answer you are looking for, but it is an honest one. Have a good night!
2006-10-21 11:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 05:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show them a pic of a weiner dog puppie ! !
Who can resist their adorable faces?? We have a black and tan female.
My husband didn't want a dog before but now he can't imagine life without our weiner dog She house trained very quickly and with short hair requires very low maintenance and being smaller doesn't require a lot of space just a lot of love We wouldn't want any other breed of dog Wish you luck Happy weiner dog owner
2006-10-21 12:40:23 · answer #8 · answered by fourfrommoore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have all of your siblings and you write a letter saying why you want and need a dog keep bringing up the subject like saying, you know, dogs love cheese just like you mom! and say what if we could pay to buy the dog? and ask to buy it at christmas, just loosen them up and eventually they will give in.
2006-10-21 11:15:17 · answer #9 · answered by Tay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Prove you are responsible. That is how I got my dog
2006-10-21 12:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋