I want a RAT soooo bad!!!?

Question

how do i covince MY MOTHER to let me have a rat...she says im not responsible but i feel i am.
Maybe i can ask for x-mas but I HIGHLY doubt it.

Answer 1

Parents are ALWAYS right on this one. They are the ones that end up caring for the pet in the end. THEY need to feel ready for the pet in the event that they end up with it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 2

Rats make amazing pets! They are much friendlier and more trainable than hamsters and a great first pet. They do need a lot of maintainance however; if you don't clean their cage at least once a week they start to STINK! What you need to do is prove to you mom that you are responsible. If you have a family dog, feed her on time and start walking her once a day. Get all your homework done on time. Never make your mom ask you twice to do something for her. Start saving up for a cage and supplies for your new rats. Rats are pretty big rodents and need a big cage. You'll probably need to save up about $100 in total. Lastly buy a book about pet rats so you can be knowledgable about them when you finally bring it up with her. Good luck!

Answer 3

I convinced my mom to get me two rats when I was nine (I'm 13 now) and I took care of them so well that when they passed away she was willing to get me more. Some tips:

Earn the money yourself. That's a big sign of responsibility. If you buy the rat yourself, she will probably pay for food and bedding, although you may have to pay for toys.

Buy rat books. I have about three and I learned tons from them. Also pick up leaflets in pet stores. Being well-informed is also a sign of responsibility.

Offer to take care of a friend's pet when they are away on vacation, it will show your mom that you can take care of animals. Make shure that she won't have to do any work.

Make shure that she understands rats, because it may just be that she is prejudiced against them.

Lastly, if you do get rats, take care of them yourself. Don't let her regret her decision, or she may not make it again.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I have to add these points too.

1. Rats do not bite except out of fear. I've dealt with them for years and have been bitten more by hamsters, rabbits, gerbils... and only a rat once. Most rats are more nippy when they are 3-12 months of age, or when a female is pregnant and doesn't want to be bothered. Mostly- you'll find hamsters and gerbils are worse when it comes to nipping.

2. they are very sociable animals. They are more like the dogs of the rodent world

3. They are extremely smart- they are actually smarter than any other rodents/smal animals (bigger doesn't mean smarter), they can be litterbox trained, they can learn their names.. they understand when you tell them "Gentle" if they nip you when trying to go for a treat, you can teach them tricks... so on.

things to keep in mind....

1. You really need to make sure you keep him clean- while carefresh lasts longer than other bedding and absorbs odor, you still need to spot clean at least daily to everyother day, and do a good cleaning once a week...

2. They are very social and smart animals who bond with humans like dogs... and while they can survive as a one rat pet... they are HAPPIER with a rat buddy... and as any pet owner knows... happiness is just as important as health because one coincides with the other.

3. they need vet care. Vets cost money. but its nescessary to keep them in good health to take them in yearly- and when they are sick.

4. They need a lot of attention

5. they are nocturnal (more active at night) so they may not be the best bedroom buddies if you are a light sleeper.

6. They need a lot of attention. (I know I said that- but its important)

So if you're parents don't think its the right time for a pet rat yet... they're probably right. They need a lot of care and are not something you can get bored with or give away when you feel its not fun anymore... They get very attached to you and will get depressed and may even die from sadness from being abandoned or ignored. I've seen that happen more than once.

So it may seem like a cool pet- but while it makes a great pet- it shouldn't be just for the "novelty" of having a rat as a pet. It should be because you'll care for it, pay for it, love it, handle it, and everything that goes with owning it.

Answer 5

UGH PEOPLE ARE YOU FRICKIN KIDDING ME RATS ARE SO AWESOME.... so you ask how to convince mom&dad to let you get one? Well, you have to prove you're responsible.... do the dishes, the laundry, the vacuuming. do all the chores without having to be asked. study extra hard... be extra nice.... or say screw you, i'm getting a rat whether you like it or not! JUST KIDDING.... also you should save up your $$$ so that you can pay some or all of the price for the rat. also think about it that you might have to buy new bedding for it every few weeks depending how big the cage/ tank is and what size bedding you buy. I use carefresh for my dwarf hamster, i know cedar bedding can cause respiratory probs for hammys, but rats are similar so i suggest NO CEDAR in case you end up getting a rat. GOOD LUCK!!!!! p.s. heres some name ideas...

i like weather names like breezy, sunny, or snow.
i like fruit names like kiwi, mango, apple, or plum.
i like month names like march, april, may, june but I'd save those for a human...
also very sweet names like flower names: lilly, daisy, rose, petunia because people would be surprised that such a "nasty" thing like a rat could be named such a lovely name..... they'll think it's original and funny and cute....


GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Rats do not "bite your hand" my rats have never bitten anyone in their life Deelish...

I convinced my mom by reading up a lot on rats and getting really informed about them, and I save up about half the money needed to pay for everything. You need to be patient and be interested in them for a while too, to show your serious about getting them and its not just something you'll get over.

Answer 7

you should get something that is really expensive and prove to her that you are responsible, all you have to do is keep up with it.
with a rat you have clean up behind it and all of that.

second of all don't use the word x-mas use Christmas, because if you use x-mas you cross out the word Christ in Christmas. You don't have to do it if you are a type that doesn't believe in Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

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 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.

Another reason she may be saying no to you, is the sad fact is once a puppy or kitten is past its cuteness; or a pet displays behaviors we do not know how to deal with, many pets are discarded like old newspapers. On average 100,000 cats and dogs and puppies are listed on www.petfinder.com, daily. The National Council reports it on Pet Population Study and Policy, from the 5000 or so US agencies who responded to the survey, that over 2 million dogs enter shelters annually. Of those 27% are relinquished by owners, 42% are turned in by animal control, 31 by other sources, of these dogs, 56% are euthanized.


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Answer 9

get 1

Answer 10

try to act REALLY responsible and maybe she'll let u get a fish to show it