Its not any price concern but i just dont think she will let me.
2006-12-30 07:06:56 · 24 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i wanted a rabbit more than anything when i was little.
it took my parents 2 years to get me one.
i would write storys about rabits.
read books about rabbits
draw rabbits
compare anything to a rabbit
watch tv programmes about rabbits
i would put pictures of rabbits on my walls
cuddley toy rabbits.
it drove them mad in the end
i got a rabbit for xmas i proper looked after him
(i had read so much about rabbits that i couldnt go wrong) and i had him for 8 years.
2006-12-30 07:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show how mature and responsible you can be. To start with, don't shout and strop if they say no to the rabbit. Put forward a good argument. Make sure you do the things you are responsible for now, without any hassles.
Also - find out why they object (much easier if your requests for a rabbit don't turn into a slagging match) and then you can try and work round it, as you know specifically what it is they object to. Do research and read up on rabbits so you can answer any objections they may have responsibly. Show that you can save money and pay for things yourself if its this that puts them off (also include putting money by for vets bills every week/month from your pocket money).
It might well be that you don't have a choice. i wasn't allowed pets when I was a kid as my mum hates all animals. I had to wait until I moved into my own place and now I have a veritable zoo lol.
Good luck!
2006-12-30 08:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Shona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, you two should go to a local rabbit show first. Maybe seeing all the different sizes, shapes & varieties rabbits come in will amaze her. There will also be plenty of nice rabbit folks there that shouldn't mind answering questions for you.
I started in 4H and then got into the ARBA shows as a kid. Raising and showing rabbits has had such an impact on my life. I've learned so much from animal husbandry & genetics to being an honest business person. The friends you meet are incredible and it certainly kept me out of trouble as a kid having to get up early to go to shows on Saturday. As an adult now, I can't imagine my life without raising and showing rabbits.
http://www.ARBA.net
This the the American Rabbit Breeders Assoc. website and it has photos of all the recognized breeds of rabbits. You can also search for shows in you area. Even if you only want a pet, I would go to a show first because you'll be able to find a rabbit from a reputable breeder that can help you instead of going to a pet store and getting overcharged for whoknowswhat.
2006-12-31 04:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by akakarmamg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits can make wonderful pets and they are not the easiest to take care of. They will use a litterbox and will chew on almost ANYTHING in your home so that has to be watched carefully. They are also prone to getting hairballs that can kill them if not removed from their systems so they need special diets to prevent that from happening.
They are difficult animals to spay and neuter as they don't do well with ordinary anesthesia and veterinarians who are well-versed in their needs are not easy to find.
Many people are attracted to the dwarf breeds of rabbits and like many small dogs they can be the most difficult tempermentally to deal with. Your great big run of the mine lop-eared have the best temperments.
Rabbits are prey animals and a pet rabbit should never be kept outside in a pen. They need to be inside the house. They also produce a tremendous amount of poop!
2006-12-30 07:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before you talk you Mom into letting you get a rabbit, you might want to read about rabbits and their care. We have 3 and they are wonderful pets. They also require daily care and attention. Ours love to play and run around and they need about 30 hours/week of time to run and exercise.
Another thing to consider is that not all vets know how to take care of rabbits, so you'll have to find a rabbit savvy vet in case your bunny gets sick.
Here are many sites where you can do some research on rabbits and the last one is a link to rescues. If your Mom agrees, you might consider adopting as so many rabbits in shelters need a home.
http://www.rabbitwise.org/
http://www.rabbit.org/care/new-bunny-index.html
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#first
http://www.rabbit.org/faq/index.html
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/firstrabbit.html
http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/shybun.html
http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabresc.html
HTH
2006-12-30 09:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by Martha G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whenever I wanted to get an animal I educated myself on it. I looked up the animal, it's care, and it's needs for two weeks. I would write a report - my mom gets impressed by things like that - and I gave it to her. It doesn't have to be too long though...
2006-12-30 07:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by Genius Next Door 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try asking her. If she doesn't say yes, try to convince her that you can and will look after your rabbit. If she doesn't think that you will look after it, try telling her that you will try and look after something, like some money for a week, without spending it. This may prove to her that you can look after something.
Sorry if this doesn't help but it worked for me..x
;)
2006-12-30 22:59:06 · answer #7 · answered by x..Heli-B..x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to show her your old enbough to handle the responsibility of owning a pet and then try and talk her round. Pets should NEVER be bought in a hurry or on a whim.
2006-12-30 07:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest the same arrangement that I had when a lad. I was bought a rabbit on my birthday and at Christmas it was eaten and I was bought another in the spring.
2006-12-30 07:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Clive 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get ur best friend to give u a rabbit as "New year present"!
2006-12-30 07:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by Spiderweb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋