about a hamster what should I do?

Question

my parents don't want me 2 get a hamster, specially my dad cuz I've already had some and I didnt take good care of them and I was too young to understand that 1 hamster was enough. so know i miss having them, I want a normal hamster I think they are the siberian or something but I cant convince my parents to let me buy 1 with my own money, I'm thinking of making some sort of contract saying that i'll take care of it and all that so what should I do I really want 1 and I already have a cage, how could i convince them

Im 15 now, back then I was 11-12

Answer 1

How old are you now and how old were you then? The best type of hamster is a Syrian such as a Teddy Bear, Panda Bear, Black Bear, Fancy etc. They bite a lot less in most cases. The Siberian you mention is a Dwarf breed, are harder to raise and tend too bite more. Now for proving your more responsible, make sure you do everything your parents ask of you. This includes cleaning your room, doing other chores like dishes, taking out trash, laundry, not breaking curfew etc. Give them time to see you can do these things without being asked or reminded. A hamster can still die even with proper care, it just happens. Believe me I know, we've had raised over 30 the last few years. We have 22 now by choice. The contract is an excellent idea, go ahead and try it in addition to showing them your responsible enough to have a pet.

Answer 2

This may be one that you can't win, though you could try. Here's what I suggest: First, begin checking out hamster books from the library and gather information off the internet. Put together all the information you gather about hamster ownership and write a report for your parents. Not a short report, a long one. I also suggest you purchase the book "Hamsterlopedia: A Complete Guide to Hamster Care by Chris and Peter Logsdail and Kate Hovers". Amazon sells it: http://www.amazon.com/Hamsterlopaedia-Complete-Guide-Hamster-Care/dp/1860542468/sr=8-1/qid=1170016773/ref=sr_1_1/102-7395613-7708112?ie=UTF8&s=books

Second, you need to start saving money. You need to save enough to cover the cost of bedding, food, toys, treats and the hamster. You should put together a report with the costs and photos of all the things you need to purchase and show that you have enough money to cover it.

Thirdly, you need to find a nearby vet that will treat hamsters and have about $100 set aside for a hamster emergency. You need to have this set aside before you have the hamster. This will show you're parents that you have planned ahead. Hopefully you never need to use it.

Finally, you should find a nearby breeder. Do some internet searches and you should be able to find one. Some of them will ship, though that may be too costly for you. Finding a breeder will show your parents that you don't want to impulsively go into a pet store but are willing to take the time to find a hamster of quality. Hamsters from breeders are around $10, much less than many pet stores. (I am a bit biased here in that I'm a breeder).

Present all of this to your parents at the same time, after you've done all of them. Being prepared for everything ahead of time will demonstrate how much more responsible you are now. This may take you months to do, especially saving money but if you want it bad enough, you'll do it. Your parents will be able to see how much time you've invested and will be impressed that you're financial prepared for it. It will be hard for them to say no.

-Janice
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Answer 3

Any pet should not be taken on lightly - pets are a big responsibilty. Have you thought about what you'll do with the hamster when you're on holiday? Who will look after it?

As for convincing your parents - not easy. Seriously think through the reasons why you want a hamster, write them down. Think of any problems you might encounter (eg Holidays, who pays for food, who cleans him out) and the solutions to these problems.
Write all this down, then show it to your parents. This will make them aware that you have really thought it all through.

Once you've convinced them - take your parents with you to choose the hamster - they might fall in love with him too!
Syrian hamsters make good pets - they're the biggish ginger and white ones. I would recommend this breed over chinese types because those tiny little monsters are really fast, and often nibble fingers!

Answer 4

Okay first of all do you have a job or any way of getting money to buy things for your hamsters because if your parents don't want you to have it then they will most likely not pay for food, vet visits, toys, chew sticks, bedding, etc* . On a estimate i spend about 100 dollars a month on my mice and guinea pig. If you don't have a way of making money then you do not need the animals because they need a good home that can provide all the things needed for them. If they don't like it to begin with when you get the hamster if you do then they will find something to gripe about it ( smell, price of food,toys, etc*) You should seriously wait till you are much older. Hamsters and other small animals need alot of attention. For most of the day you will be in school. When you are home you will be doing homework etc* pretty soon you'll be thinking of a job i mean if you don't have the time to give to them then don't get one, I'm not trying to be rude I'm just laying down the facts. And you may think that your parents are being mean by not letting you have a hamster but they are just doing their job and they know what is best for you.

Answer 5

Are you really responsible? Can you handle it? Do you have the money for food, water, bedding, a cage, and hamster toy's? You're not thinking this through. I'd say wait to get a pet.

Answer 6

well when i wanted a hampster i collected all the supplies over a couple weeks, then my friend gave me a hampster and i snuck him home. I named him Taco. He is sooo cute. After three days i finally told my parents because the guilt was killing me. So don't sneak one in. But if you didn't take care of them last time, your parents will think the same thing will happen again and the chore will be on them. so start off with something small like a fish or a water frog. then take care of them. then be like "i've been taking good care of all my other animals..." then ask the question. a contract is a good idea, and you can write a convincing letter too.

Answer 7

Number one, start doing something around the house without being asked, prove to your mom and dad that you can deal with a responsibility. Keep at it, they will notice, and then ask about having a hamster, then sign a contract and stick to it.

Answer 8

just show them you are responsible enough to have another hamster. you will have to earn their trust back since you said you didn't take care of your other hamsters. you better take care of your hamster this time or it might be the last hamster until your like 18.

Answer 9

About the contract, that might work. I'm an expert at this, I am 10. if they still say no then I would ask them if I could get one after a while.

Answer 10

How about a winter dwarf hamster. Try to convince them you are growing up, and would like another chance, and then live up to your responsibility. Tell them you want to see it change colors. That would give you 6 months at least.