I want a cat any parents who no whtd persude them but any ideas to persude my parents rearch? anything?

Question

im going to buy a self cleaning litter box so they no ill take care of it but any reaseach of y there good i can use to help me?

Answer 1

I'm not sure I'm clear on what you're asking. Are you trying to persuade your parents into letting you have a cat?

Be advised... self-cleaning litter boxes aren't as great as they sound. They still need to be emptied regularly (the litterbox can't take the trash out by itself) and a lot of cats are actually afraid of them. I've heard many people moan and groan about how they spent $150 on a self-cleaning box only to have their cat refuse to use it.

There's also more to having a cat than just keeping a clean litter box. There will be vet bills. There are annual costs of vaccines, food, etc. You'll need a good scratch post or it will claw up your furniture.

Above all else... the really important question is... can you care for the cat for the next 15-20 years? Your parents probably realize that you'll soon be out of the house (even if you're only 10... you'd still be out well before the cat is gone... and I assume you're older than that). They may not want to be burdened with caring for the cat when you go off to college or whatever.

It's best to wait to get a pet until you know you can care for it as long as it lives. It's not fair to the animal to be rehomed because you move or go to college. Even if college isn't an issue... it's hard to find rental homes that allow animals. It can be done... but it makes it a lot harder. Are you ready for all that?

Answer 2

I had a male cat who would do number one in it but not number two. But he was also very sick.

I have a new cat that is female that uses the same box that my male cat did. That is a point right there - usually cats will not share a litterbox or use one that another cat used before.

My female cat is really a neat freak and will yell if the box gets stuck and will not scoop - this happens if we overfill the litter when we clean it, we clean with one cat twice a week.

It is a lot cleaner for both us and the cat.

The replacement containers that you have to put in the machine that you throw out when they get filled (or at least once a week to prevent odors) cost about $1 each sold in packs of 12 or more.

You have to use PREMUIM scoopable litter or the machine will not work right.

I have had my littermaid for about 8 years so it is not going to die on you after a year of normal use and care. mine keeps on scoopin and scoopin.

It is really great if you are busy, as a lot of us are, because you will not be able to always get to a litterbox to clean it, but with this it cleans itself 10 minutes after EACH use. Then you just remove the bin when the time comes. We set our computer calendar to remind us twice a week to change it and every day to take a peek and make sure it's not stuck. This happend sometimes if you over fill the litter or the cat kicks it into a pile of the machine.

I would buy 20 of them if I had 20 cats.

Also pregnant women should not clean litter. The dust is dangerous to the unborn baby. So it is safer becasue you don't deal with the litter just the plastic container that you will not have to open to discard. I would still wear a mask if I was pregnant and HAD to change the box.

Answer 3

You might try bargaining with them in some way, for example if you do all the washing up for the next three months and keep your room as tidy as they think it should be, maybe you could have a cat instead of an Easter egg?

Make sure you're serious about the cat though, as somebody said, they live 15-20 years, so you do have to be sure you won't get bored with it. Your parents have to like it too, if it's going to live with all of you, and they have to be able to afford to take care of it - my cat probably costs £40 per month when you average out food, insurance, jabs and flea and worm prevention, (sorry, I don't know how that compares to costs in the States).

You have to pay for the cat in the first place - over here it's £50 -£100 at most rescue centres, and if it's not already neutered that can be expensive.

You also have to make sure your house is suitable for it - ideally with a garden and definitely not on a main road.

If you can show your parents that you're responsible and committed, and they don't have any solid reason for not wanting one, keep nagging and they might well give in eventually. Cats are no trouble and lots of pleasure!

Answer 4

Getting a self cleaning litter box won't show any justice in your ability of taking care of a cat. If that is your argument. If I were your parents and had my child said they'd get one of those... that means laziness to me. Besides, there is no grantee that the cat will use it because 1) cat might be scared of it and 2) they are waste of money they break down. If you can have a conversation with your parents with out anyone getting annoyed ask why can't you have one. If it's not about the money then come up with a contract you all can agree on. If money is the issue, show your parents you can raise enough money to purchase it (adoption fees if you get it from shelter etc) and pay for vet care (you'll have to take it to get shots) you should get it spayed or neutered if it's not already and that'll cost...and you don't want to annoy your parents with a cat in heat...or a cat spraying every where.

Answer 5

From what I just read, it doesn't seem like you need a cat. I have had many cats in my lifetime and even though they are pretty independent they require a lot of work too. You have to make sure they have the correct foods, clean water everyday, and even if you got the self cleaning litter box, they don't clean everything, and you still have to empty it out. You have to take it to the vet, which cost money, for shots, and other routine visits. You need to make sure they have room to run and plenty of toys to keep them entertained. I think if you were to talk it over with your parents, and were serious and responsible enough they would probably let you have one. Just wait and see.

Answer 6

Dont have a cat without your parents agreeing, self cleaning litter boxes dont last for ever, you need to feed the cat, take it to the vet for its jabs and if it is sick. What about the health insureance and caring for it when you go on vacation? Talk to your parents properly and if they will allow you to have a cat let them help you choose one, bet your mom will fall in love with one!!!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

If your truly and utterly serious with the huge undertaking, show them your responsible, that always helps. But remember with cats, every mess they make, the money they cost, the trouble cause, it is all worth it in the end.

Answer 9

Your reading and writing teachers have done you an injustice; please show your principal what you wrote here. Kids are always slipping through the cracks. You can be one who refuses to.

Answer 10

I think it'd be better if you got a dictionary.