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How do I persuade my parents to let me adopt a cat?
My friend has a Siberian kitty she needs to give away or she will have to give the kitty to a shelter that kills (all the no-kill shelters are full, we checked already). How can I persuade my mom to let me keep the kitty for two weeks until I can find a home for it, or let me adopt the cat?
Thanks!
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How old are you? Pending on your age, you can tell her how responsible you are, and stuff like that.
When I really wanted a puppy, I pretty much followed my mom around for the entire day begging, and eventually she caved in. In my house, begging works quite well.
But, maybe you could try telling her how you'll buy the food, take care of it, and it will be all your responsibility, and I don't know if your mom is an animal lover, but tell her how the pet will have to go to a shelter that kills unwanted pets. That would probably soften my mom up.
Oh, and what I did too when I wanted a puppy, my friend just got a puppy too, so I had her bring over her puppy, and my mom thought it was so cute, so that really helped too. So, maybe you could bring the pet over, so your mom can see it, and how cute it is.
Good luck. :)
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Hello,
I know just how you feel. Been there, done that, lol.
First tip: Be the best daugther/son you can be. Be ncie to your mom and your siblings (if you have any). Stay in a positive mood... if your brothers or sisters want to watch cartoons during your favorite show... let them. If they want to eat the last cookie, let them. If your mom asks you to help her with the groceries, do it without putting up a fuss. Not only that, but take initiative. First, do your chores and your homework before she gets a chance to tell you. Then, do a little extra. Washt he dishers or sweep the floor. You have to be nice because it is more difficult to turn down a sweet child then it is to turn down a demanding brat. And you have to do chores to show your mom you are responsible enough to take care of the kitty. That is actually really important because most of the times our moms don't let us have pets thinking we will neglect them and it will be them who will have to feed our pets and clean after them. So show responsibility. Do this without bringing up the kittyf or as long as you can. Than, when your friend can't hold on to the kitty much longer, proceed to step 2 which is either option A or first A then B.
Option A: Talk to your mom. Bargain with her. Tell her if she lets you keep the kitty you will keep doing your chores without her asking and you will study more and help more around the house and go to church or go to tutoring or do something you know your mom wants you to do. Whatever you do, do not tell her you will misbehave if she does not let you have the kitty. And don't whine either. If she keeps saying no than tell her that you want to at least find the kitty a home because if the kitty gets sent to the shelter it is most likely it will be put to sleep given the bad economy is causing more people to abandon their pets than to adopt pets from shelers.
Option B: (Disclaimer - this option may be a bit unethical for some but it is how I got my kitty. Also, do NOT try this if your mom or someone in your house is alergic to cats or if your mom absolutely hates cats.) Bring the kitty home. You can either say your friend was about to turn the kitty in to the shelter or you can say your friend gave you the kitty anyways (if you know your mom won't get mad at her or anything) or something. When your mom sees the kitty she will be more inclined to let you keep it. Anyways, bargain with her again. If you have siblings, get them to side with you but tell them to be nice to your mom as well. Tell them to tell your mom they will behave betetr too if they can keep the kitty. And as a guaranteed that you will follown through with your bibery, I mean, promises, tell your mom to just give the kitty a chance and if you ever fail to clean after the kitty or if your grades drop or if you don't do your chores then your mom can kick out the kitty. Just ask for a trial.
The trial thingie worked for me :-)
I have had my kitty for almost a year now!
Anyways, if your mom lets you keep the kitty make sure you actually follow through because don;t forget, she can kick him out any time.
Hope I helped and I hope you do get to keep the kitty,
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