My mum won't let me have a kitten?

Question

How do I persuade my mum to let me keep a kitten. She gives me a very niave and vague reason of 'i just don't like cats!' this is really mean because im the one who is going to be looking after it and paying for it's well-being etc Shes ain't even allergic to them or anything!. We had one before n she had a beaming smile on her face when I brought it in and went 'awww!' but it ran off because she was letting it out too much and i told her it's not supposed to me let out just yet it's still too young... but she did anyway! (I swear she did it on purpose!)
How can I win her over!
Just check out this cute lot..
http://www.findakitten.co.uk/gallery.html
Don't they melt your heart!

Answer 1

4 down.. second from left!!

my life he is gawjus!! I want one to...

Answer 2

Kittens are adorable. But, you're mum said no.

She's afraid it will take to her more than you (like it or not we have no control over who the cat loves more), that she will end up paying for the food, the litter, the shots, the spay/neuter or being stuck with the kittens if you don't get it done, the scratching, the smell, the hair, the hairballs the relentless meowing in the middle of the night (even if it is "fixed" they are nocturnal creatures and like to stay up at night), all the new Christmas tree decorations the cat will destroy when it pulls down the Christmas tree, the plants it will eat and/or pee in not to mention, the emergency vet bills when it gets itself into a heap of trouble and ends up hurt (which believe me, will happen eventually).

Wait until you get your own place. Then get as many as you can afford.

Answer 3

I suspect your mum is working out who's going to pay for its food, clean up after it, pay for vet's bills, vacuum the carpet and furniture to clean out its hairs, etc. I'd take on responsibility for all of this and tell her exactly how you intend to care for and pay for the kitten and cat, and that it's not just a whim of the moment. Cats last a long time, can be expensive, can do a lot of damage to furnishings, may need to be spayed by the vet so you don't end up with more kittens, etc. If you can persuade your mum that you take full responsibility for its care and the costs - all the costs - then perhaps she may change her mind. Good luck. Love the kitties that you showed us!

Answer 4

at first you likely might'nt be saving your parentals money using fact cats are high priced you will possibly be able to desire to pay for them, pay for the food, vacination, flea administration, worming, desexing, toys, beds. you could %. up a lap proper for $800, possessing and looking out after a cat will easly bypass over that "plenty extra fee-effective latest" Plus in case your mum has hay fever it already feels like she compromised only having 2 cats you need to count quantity your self fortunate you extremely have them. Older cats are tempremental they won't take to this kitten besides as you likely think of they're going to!! do me a favour instruct your mum my reaction and wait until you progression out and are waiting to possess a kitten no count number how plenty you tell your mum you will do each and every of the looking after she will finally end up feeding "3" cats after the beautiful degree has worn off.

Answer 5

I'm a mum but I'm on the other side of the fence & recently got a kitten. They are gorgeous, mine is asleep on the desk with me now.
When you had your other kitten did you clean the litter tray or did your Mum. You need to let her know that you will always do this. Explain that they really need very little maintenance unlike most other pets e.g.:
dog needs walking, bathing
rodents need cage cleaning weekly
Just keep trying, especially if she can't give you a really good answer.
Hope you win her round.

Answer 6

OMG! you sound just like my daughter.
I wont let her have a cat either so let me tell you my reasons then you might not think your mum is mean because I'm meaner
I don't like the smell ( yes they do smell)
I don't like fur over my clothes on my carpet, furniture dirty paw marks everywhere.
The cost a lot of money when you have to take them to the vets and they are a pain when you want to go on holiday because you either have to drop them off at a cattery or find a cat sitter and finally animals need to be outside not live in a house.

I told my daughter if she cares that much about animals then she should donate £2 a month to NSPCA which she now does.

So I hope after reading this you will think your mum is not so mean.

Answer 7

It's ok saying you'll look after it and pay for it, but can you - do you have a job? You've also gotta make it clear to your mum that it's really what you want - that you're not just gonna love it for a few days then get bored with it. I'm not patronising you, its just that cats may be very independant but they also need just as much care as any other animal. It just worries me about kids getting animals - they get all excited about finally getting it, but then the novelty wears off and they get bored and it's mum who has to look after it. Maybe that's what your mums worried about

Answer 8

At the end of the day it is your moms house and she pays the bills etc. I waited till i got my own place to get a kitten before Christmas, but they are a lot of responsibility i.e. vet bills, cleaning, feeding, grooming, fussing etc. Basically you need to be able to put the time in to keep their tray clean at all times, groom them if they are long haired, kittens should be fussed regular when young to get them used to being handled. Would you be able to put all the time in or would you want to go with your mates in the evenings?

Answer 9

its your moms house, its your moms rules, she will be paying the bills, taking it to the vet, and ultimately will be responsible for it after you move out (usually its hard to find a place that will allow you to move in with a cat so the cat would stay with mom)
therefore she is NOT a good owner (cats should NEVER be outside) she should NOT be made to feel like she should get you a pet that really she is responsible for.

Wait till you buy your own home then you can get as many cats as you want. Until then leave your mom alone or you will NEVER get one.

Answer 10

It's your mums house and if she doesn't want it she may just let the poor thing out again .We can't always have what we want and it is a big responsibility caring for an animal(you don't say how old you are).Why don't you wait till you have a home of your own and in the meantime help out at an animal rescue centre or such like?

Answer 11

Kittens are lovely, but do also require a lot of responsibility and money to look after them - for up to 20 years! If your Mum doesn't like cats, she maybe worried that you will stop caring for it yourself and leave it to her to look after. Try doing some kind of research on looking after cats, to prove you have the commitment. I wasn't allowed to have cats when I lived with my parents, but have since given a home to cats and kittens.