How do I get my mum to agree with me having a pet at home?

Answer 1

Depending on how old you are and how responsible your parents think you are (not how responsible you think you are) you could persuade them that you will look after it, feed it, take it for walks etc.

If they still say know then don't have a paddy about it, just accept it and make sure that you behave and do everything they tell you to do and everything you promise them you will do, and they might change their minds. Don't keep asking them, though. Maybe ask when it comes close to your birthday ask for it for your birthday (but ask for other things as well otherwise you may end up getting things you don't want - just tell them that the main present you want is the pet).

If they still don't let you have the pet keep this behaviour going and it may get you a pet later on, or even something else you decide you want in a few years time.

You might not be able to get a dog until you move out and have your own house, but you could try and make an agreement so that you have a smaller animal, which can be kept in a cage or similar so that it can be restricted to a certain area instead if you really want a pet. Examples are a hamster, guinea pig or goldfish.

You could even try asking for a small animal like this first to prove your responsibility and that you can look after a pet, then move up to the dog. Also, if you have a friend or relative with a dog then offer to look after their dog, when you see it play with it and offer to take it for a walk etc.

Remember, if you do get a pet: make sure you do look after it and keep doing this for the whole time you have it. This will improve your chances of getting something else you may want in a few years time.

Answer 2

A lot depends on what her reasons are for not letting you have a pet in your home. My daughter wants a little dog so bad, and it's not that I don't want her to have it, it's just that for one, our landlord won't allow it. And even if he did, we are hardly ever home and I feel it would be cruel to have a pet that would be home alone all the time....and who would care for it while we are gone?

Then there's the added expense. Kids, like my daughter and perhaps yourself, just don't realize how us parents have to budget out every expense that the family has. Pets are not cheap; I would say that a small dog would cost you mum at least a $1,000 per year to feed and keep healthy (including regular supplies, vet visits, and shots), if not more. My sister spent $1500 at the vet for her dog to have surgery and sadly the dog didn't even make it.

Does your mum feel you are not responsible enough? If that's the case, you need to do things that will show her that you can be responsible for a pet. Keep your room clean, do your homework every day, and do chores around the house...all without being asked. Maybe your mum will allow you to have a small pet to start with. My daughter started with a lizzard, which she's had for almost four years now. Then, a mouse, which recently died after three years (that is a long life for a mouse). And then a fish tank with some fish that have come and gone. I just let her have two new little mice to replace the one she lost. In time, when things slow down for us, I am going to let her have a small dog; probably by the end of summer.

Try showing responsibility and don't pester you mum too much about wanting a pet. She may chage her mind in time, if the circumstances allow for it.

Answer 3

Thats a hard one. Depending on what pet you want. Some pets take alot of looking after and maybe that after a while you will lose interest and she will be left with looking after the poor thing.Why not start by helping around the house and showing mum you can keep your room clean help with dishes etc and it not just a passing whim. I cant promise she will come round to it but it worth a try

Answer 4

Try talking to her. Ask why she doesn't want you to have a pet. Don't get into a big argument - be reasonable and truthful, and listen to what your mom has to say, and consider it. You could maybe comprimise - if you want a dog, but your mom thinks you will lose interest and doesn't want the responsibility, then would she let you have a rabbit or something, then in a year or two when you have shown that you are responsible, and will look after the animal, try asking again. Good luck

Answer 5

How old are you and how responsible are you with your room and belongings? If your a kid who can't keep their room clean and aren't responsible for your belongings, then your not ready for the responsibility of having a pet. Also, this means cleaning up after yourself and not leaving the mess you make for her to clean up, even listening and obeying her when asked to do things. Animals, depending on what type you want have different needs and you need to know how to care for them first. Dogs need walking, cats have litter pans, small animals have cages, all need food and water and love. Once your prove to her you can be responsible for your own things, ask her again. My husband isn't even responsible yet for pet ownership, my 17 year old took daughter took his tarantula from him for not taking care of it and she did. She has 3 hamsters, a snake, a rabbit and the tarantula to care for now. Plus she helps with all the other pets in our home. She even helps her 19 and 21 year old brothers with their pets if they ask or don't ask. She'll just check on them to see if any animals need anything or knocked over their water. She takes care of everyday chores, does her own clothes and dishes. She watches her 10 year old sister when asked. This is a responsible person.

Answer 6

Depending upon your age and your level of responsibility, you maybe able to convice her that you are indeed old enough and responsible enough for a pet. Should you tell her that you will take care of the pet then you should do that exactly. Never get a pet that you know you won't take care of. If your mother will allow a pet be sure it is something the two of you can agree on. Also, it maybe helpful to find a pet that is low maintenance. Maybe you and your mother can pick out a pet together, that would be fun right?

Answer 7

Keep on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and don't give up!

See if you can comprimise you may not be able to have a horse or a dog, but by comprimising you may be able to have a gerbil or hamster.

Also research the animal you would like and think you have best chance in getting, work out the costs, what you will do when you go on holiday and what the animal needs in terms of housing, feed, bedding, cleaning, play, vet care treatment, whether it can be housed alone or it needs a companion. The RSPCA website would be a good place to find out these details. If you are even allowed a goldfish, and you prove that you are mature and responsible enough to look after it without loosing interest, then you may prove you worth and be allowed another pet in future. Goodluck and try to understand your mum's point of view as well, if you're not sure of her reasons try and find out by talking to her about it.

Answer 8

I've found that many parents don't like their children to have pets unless Maybe after you show that you can take on responsibilities independently...caring, cleaning after, buying the foods and feeding, provide veterinarian care and expenses when needed, registration fees of pets has to be paid to locale, there are many responsibilities with having a pet...Are you sure you could prove taking them on? If so, more than likely your parents can rethink it over if you can prove yourself to them.

Answer 9

Talk to you mum first, if you are old enough you can challenge your mum in the last resource, you me and the pet or you're alone.Good luck.

Answer 10

i might want to say do learn on possessing and searching after puppy rats. Then present it to them in a specialist way. at the same time as they see how a lot concept and artwork you've placed into getting this puppy rat perhaps which will change their minds. My cousin had 2 puppy rats and they were both really sensible and bother-free to look after. strong success