Ha! Well, maybe you should start by recommending that your parents get their GEDs.How do I convince my parents?
Not to be harsh, but it sounds to me like you haven't done your research. Do some research with reliable sources and prove what you want to prove. Also do research on cat/kitten care in general (I recommend ';Cat, be Good'; by Annie Bruce) and find out what breed, gender, personality you want. Promises to 'take care of him/her all of the time'; are often ineffective. To be even more responsible, offer to pay for part of the adoption fee or supplies. Have fun, and remember: Spay/neuter %26amp; Don't declaw! =]
start a petition. i'll sign it. :) but you have to promise to love it for as long as it lives and to give it immaculate care.
research kittens and find information online stating they don't. Chances are they are using this as an excuse.
However, if you research it and provide information about cats they may see how serious you are and think you're ready for a pet.
Prove your responsibility and maturity. Think of it as a school project on Kittens - find as much info as possible and present it to your parents.
Thats a great way to show maturity, responsibility, and desire.
Look on the web for a appropriate breeder or a pet store that ensures cats are harmless makes sure if you get a cat that it is de-wormed has its shots and vaccines and if its spayed or neutered you don't want 6 new Born kittens in house like i did. Look around if your going to get it from a breeder consider there living conditions and how they treat there own cats. Whatever you do don't get a cat from a massive breeder AKA breeding 6 cats at a time......I did that seriously my cat has problems ...(by the way i got 2 cats first one i didn't do what I'm saying right now second one it was fine and every thing but it was the cat that had kittens WHAT A MESS ewwwww)
P.S if you follow those steps and act like you know what your doing your parent should be convinced..........Good luck!
are you old enough to move out? if your are threaten to do that, parents hate that, and there is nothing to prove, they are just using this as an excuse not to let you have a pet, so if they say no to a cat, then tell them you want a snake (I know you dont, just say it) and watch them freak out, Im a mom and my boys have snakes, oh well they take care of them I DONT!!!
Buy a Kittens for Dummies book or maybe find the vet you would be taking your cat too and ask for assistance. You will need to find a vet for your cat anyway so I would suggest looking like the responsible, educated person you are and doing your research for your parents who are strange for believing that cats cause diseases.
Maybe they think that because it would be an outside cat? I hope it would not be since if it were an outside cat it would be more prone to fleas and injuries etc.
The fact they are cleaner than humans and give you their devoted love and loyalty.
Kittens have no way of 'causing' diseases unless they catch them off something else, so there is no way they can just get a disease out of nowhere suddenly. They need to be in contact with something else to contract it.
Chances are the Kitten gets something from something a human leaves out.
Your parents are right they bite and scratch a lot and if you get 1 it might pee and poo on the floor and drive you crazy.
They a cute and playful but it will drive you nuts.
i doubt your parent actualy believe that
they are just trying to scare you
I have the same problem. Alough its not that they think they will cause deseased, but they dont like the idea of a litter box and they need to get a new car first lol =]
Ask a question on here about feline deseases and how to prevent them, show the responses to your parents.
Also, to prevent from the cat possably having a bug, adopt a cat from the shelter, they are guaranteed to be fixed and come with all of there shots.
you cant, your parents are using this as an excuse lol
If you want to prove them wrong, you should research kittens and cats and site articles and books disproving them. Try your local library, make copies of articles, etc. Write them an essay on cats and their proper care, veterinary and other wise. Look up what type of food is best, how much it costs, how much you would need to feed one cat for one month based on the daily recommended amount.
Remember to be as grown up as possible through this, no using the famous phrase ';It's not fair,'; no slamming doors, and no begging. You need to show them that the kitten will be your responsibility. Take on extra responsibilities around the house as well, doing dishes without being asked, dusting and vacuuming, wash some windows or clean the toilet.
Are you old enough to have a job? If so you can assure them that you will pay for the kittens food, litter, and vet care. If not perhaps you could bargain your allowance if you get one, be used on the animal's care, or offer to do even more chores to make up for the expense. Mow the lawn, fold everyone's laundry? You could even try your hand at baby sitting, dog walking, or tutoring younger students to make money to put toward the kitty's care.
Ultimately, the best way to show them that kittens don't cause diseases is to look it up and get your facts, then present them to your parents in a respectful manner. If the issue at hand here is really about who will take care of the cat, you'll have to work a little harder to convince them. Good luck!
Well, first, your parents doesn't believe that. They think that you might not be ready for the responsiblity of having a pet. Its a lifelong commitment. Cats can live up to 15 years. Also, its the vet cost, the weekly cost of buying foods, litter, home getting mess up, etc. However, if that hasn't convince you yet, then you might want to keep on asking them over and over again until they get you one. When I was little, I wanted a kitten, and I just kept on asking my mom over and over for like a month until she gave in. Then I just brought one home, and she feel in love with our kitten. We has her for 9+ years now. So good luck.
first of all, suprise them by doing more chores without them telling you. thats how i did it, and my parents said the same thing to me. they also said it was an excuse for me not to have a kitten. after a year of hard work, i finally got a kitten.
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