Im trying to get pet rats but my parents think there dirty and disgusting. I have enough money to buy a cage and 2 rats. But my parents say i have a jack russel dog that hunts rodents. And it would be cruel on her to get rats. I want to get pet ratties without putting stress on my parents.
2007-03-13 22:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Tell your parents pet rats don't carry diseases. None of the animals in pet shops carry diseases. Tell them pet rats are not the same as wild rats. There is also a difference between wild rabbits and pet rabbits. Your parents should be able to understand that there is a difference between wild animals and domesticated animals. I really don't understand what is cruel about owning pet rats if they are kept in your home and away from your dog. Most women can't stand the sight of rats. I think your mother is afraid the pet rats will get loose in your home and come into her bedroom while she is sleeping at night. I think she is just using your dog as an excuse not to buy pet rats for you. You will have to convince your Mom that you will take good care of the pet rats and keep them in your bedroom. The biggest problem with pet rats and hamsters is that they only live about three years. You want to get two pet rats? It would probably be best if you could get two females. They would probably get along best with each other, and they will not breed. You don't want to get a male and female. You will end up with dozens of pet rats in no time at all.
2007-03-13 23:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have two rats, as well as a cat and a dog. I keep my rats in my room, and just keep the door closed. It's been working fine for me. Also, is introduced slowly and carefully, it CAN be possible for animals such as cats and rats to coexist. Although NEVER leave the cats alone in the room with the rat, even if the rat is in the cage. If you're trying to convince your parents, tell them that rats are one of the easier rodents to care for. They are cleaner than hamsters and guinea pigs, and are really quite affectionate and lovable if handled a lot. As long as you spend a lot of time with them, they will literally become your best friend - mine will sit on my shoulder as I wander around the house and sit in my lap to watch TV with me. You have to be patient with them, though. I would suggest getting a baby, so that it can grow up with you. It will most likely try to nip at you at first - mine did when I first got them. Don't worry though, they never bit me hard enough to hurt or break skin. Please note that rats are social creatures, and you should probably get more than one. A lone rat will be anxious and harder to train, and may also be more susceptible to disease. Not to mention, it's always good to have a companion there for your rat when you're out of the house and can't pay attention to him. Good luck!
2016-03-28 22:41:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I must agree - if you have a terrier that hunts rodents, it would be cruel. Either to the rats (to get constantly frightened out of their withs by a predator), or to the dog (to temp it with unreachable prey).
Secondarily, you should present proof that rats are, in fact, clean animals (yes they are! A couple of friends of mine used to keep pet rats). Scientific texts should be okay, since they're much more credible than fan-written ones.
Third, as for disgust - sorry, the only way to overcome this is to face the object of one's disgust. Rats aren't disgusting IMHO (I mean, pet rats, that are clean, eat clean, fresh food, do not spread diseases, and - important! - are ecountered in small numbers). However, forcing your parents to face them by bringing rats home is a definitely bad idea.
Maybe you should visit a pet shop with them?
Note that many people are disgusted by rat's (and mice) naked tails. Rodents with no tails (hamsters) or with furry tails (squirrels, but also a few kinds of "kangaroo mouses" - I don't know their proper English name, but they are available from pet shops - or other furry-tailed species) usually get much more positive reaction.
2007-03-13 23:05:47 · answer #3 · answered by mat_wisniewski 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
well when you have enough money to buy them tell them that it's your money not theirs so since it is yours you can buy what ever you want! and if they let you they will actullay see how good they really are. or if that doesn't happen try getting hamsters!
2007-03-14 03:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Water Girl!!! 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i got one behing there back b4.. But eventually they knew when it went to the living room and scared the heck out of em...Just get one white not Black..
2007-03-13 22:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by babyyocca 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
keep saving till you get your own place------I agree with you about not stressing your parents.
2007-03-13 22:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋