I really want this stray but tamed kitten in my neighborhood that no one has claimed. I REALLY want him. An they are making up these excuses of why I can't have him. How do I make them let me have him. I KNOW they are just not letting me have him because neither of them like cats.
2007-01-24 14:06:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
He WILL be treated fine. They both grew up with cats. I like the first answer, I am right now. Don't call me a brat. I want it and ha
ve wanted a kitten for like 5 years.
2007-01-24 14:15:38 · update #1
You should try to have a discussion with your parents about the kitten and how much you would like to have it for a pet. They may be concerned that you will eventually get bored of it and not take care of the kitten as much and they would have to do it. Try to sound mature and explain to them all the things that you are willing to do to care for the kitten. Don't get upset or whiny, that probably won't help much.
If you absolutely cannot keep it for any reason, maybe you can ask around your neighbors and friends, and see if you can find someone else that would like to keep it for a pet. Then at least, you would be finding a good home for it.
good luck :)
2007-01-24 14:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by Nelly Wetmore 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All these ideas are great but I just want to throw in another thought.
Keep in mind there are expenses involved in pet ownership. The cat will need to see a vet and have shots. Also, on those rare occasions when the cat gets ill, are you going to have the money to pay for that?
Sounds like the cat is used to being outside. I hope you keep in inside to protect it from abusive neighbors and other animals that can harm him.
Think your options over and have a chat with your parents without yelling and getting mad and be prepared to take no for an answer.
If they say no this time, and you deal with it responsibly, next time they may just give in.
2007-01-24 14:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Fish Lover 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it took almost a year to get my parents to finally get me a cat. And lemme tell ya crying did me no good. If not it pissed my parents off. Yeah I do get anything I want, but when I explain it rationally. Explain to your parents that you will take care of the cat, maybe even put up a little presentation. Explain to them it's probably a poor little starving kitty, or maybe even say u'll take it in for a few days and maybe find a n owner for it. But when it does come time for finding an owner ur parents will be so in love with the darn cat. Just take the little kitty to get its vaccinations and make sure its not terminally ill. ( I did this when I was seven, u can do this at 12, I'm 13 now).
Good luck getting the cat of your dreams!
2007-01-24 14:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't like this answer, but it's correct.
Wait 6 years until you're 18, get a job, then an apartment, then a cat, and make sure you have enough for vet bills. You're living on someone else's dime right now so what they say goes.
2007-01-24 16:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ken 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok, You are only 12.... I remember when I was 12 I wanted a cat also....
You need to prove to your parents that you can take on FULL responsibility. Do you do your chores with out being asked, are you doing good in school? Are you a kid thats usually in trouble, or one that trys there hardest in every aspect? Do you have money for a cat? You have to think of all these questions....
You need to do your chores, to earn money
You need to do good in school, to show your responsible
If you really like animals volunteer at local no kill shelters and learn about animals...
I wish you the best luck....I am now in to rescue of dogs, and have my own 2 rescued dogs....they cost me alot of money....and responsibility...
2007-01-24 14:22:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
first try and talk to them like an adult if they dont let u study xtremely well hav good grades and feed the cat ur parents cant say no to that if they say no tell them a story like everybody needs attention what could ave i done if i hadnt had parents that poor kittenfeels the same need etc....
2007-01-24 14:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dalia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try asking them for a probation period for like maybe a month. if you take care of the kitten well and keep it out of their way for a whole month they let you keep the kitten. write out how you will take care of the kitten, what is expected and the rules and then you and your parents sign the contract.
2007-01-24 14:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by nlightnd26 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when we use to find a stray kitty we use to just bring the kitty home and keep it our room til my parents found out and we always got to keep them.
Insist on the kitty being your responsibility you will feed her, care forher and change her litter and never let her be an outside cat.
2007-01-24 15:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell them cat or a new cell or tell them you will pay $$$$$$ until you prove youre responsible
2007-01-24 14:21:02 · answer #9 · answered by Na-Na 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cry to them, and keep asking them if you can have it. and keep saying you will clean its mess, you will take care of it,, u want your first cat.. just think of things.. my sister does it all the time.. lol
2007-01-24 14:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by horselover3458 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋