How to convince your parents for a pet if you already have other pets?

Question

Let me explain. My pets are the best part of my life. I'm a fifteen year old girl. I have a dog, two bunnies, 5 fish, and a horse. I live on a ranch, sorta, so my horse lives with us. We have acres of land, but were not what you would call "rich". I spend hours and hours, every bit of time I'm not in school, with my pets. Lately, I've been yearning for either a cat, or a pair of guinea pigs. I'm leaning to get guinea pigs. Before people start rudely saying: you have enough pets, quit whining, you won't spend as much time with your other pets....no. I turn down parties, dates, everything just to be with my pets. I have to say, having pets sure makes me more responsible in the whole drinking/boyfriend category. Anyways, I take my dog for walks and plays and grooming and cuddle sessions everyday, I let my bunnies out everyday for more than six hours, we play, and cuddle, and I clean their huge cages everyday ( 2 times a day) my fish have little tricks that they do, and my horse gets ridden, groomed, bathed, fed, exersiced everyday for a very long time. My parents just turn down the thought of getting another pet. I want to rescue/adopt another pet, save another life. I adopted all my pets, including the fish, from a fish rescue. I love being totally responsible for pets, and I get really good grades in school. How can I convince them for a pair of guinea pigs or a cat?

Answer 1

Don't listen to these people. I've been in the same position as you before ( and I still am) I have two birds that I have cared for and paid for for three years all on my own. Their food, vet bills, toys, etc. and all I've wanted for a year is to rescue a rabbit from the animal shelter I volunteer at. I asked the same question and this "star if darkness person" just told me I didn't take care of my animals I had now. She has no idea what I do for them. I suggest you research and figure out the pet you want. Put together a PowerPoint on why you deserve it and why it is the perfect pet for you and your family. Show how you will take care of the costs and all of the pets other needs. Don't beg or pester because then your parents will automatically think ur not responsible enough for another pet. Get all your chores done and dont argue with your parents for a while them when they are in a good moodbring it up again. Show that you have done the research! Consider rescuing and good luck!

Answer 2

Realistically you are already overwhelmed.

You also have no concept of how your life is going to unfold in the next 20 years.

College? Jobs? Marriage? Travel? Kids?



Right now you don't have your own income, you've never balanced a job and home, you've never had your own home, paid bills etc.



You will not be staying at your parents' home or living off their income for the rest of your life.

Who's left taking care of all the pets and where do they go? Who's paying for their needs?

It cannot be your parents.



If it is....well then why should they get you another pet that ultimately is dumped on them?



Do you not understand how much your life is going to change? Do you not understand what having all these animals means?





You're not in a position to be given another pet and lack the foresight to see why.

Answer 3

You seem to have your life made for you & everything else handed on a golden platter, I doubt it'll take much convincing for one more pet (or ten).



Look, I admire your passion towards animals but you're not thinking rationally for your future, & legally you don't own any of these pets or the property they live on. Your parents buying you a horse was a very sweet gesture, but to overcome depression? Seriously? How were you so willing to take on full responsibility of a high-maintenance pet, whilst feeling depressed?

Someone that truly feels depressed will stray from that type of responsibility, especially as it's so demanding.



No offence, but I don't believe it's possible to have the time or energy to spend a full day at school, clean two huge cages (daily), offer your dog the attention & exercise he requires while also exercising, training & tending to your horse.. All after school.

Remember your parents are committing to this financially. I honestly believe you should get a job to afford these pets before you even consider getting more.. You may need two, or three jobs as you're not currently qualified for a well-paid, stable job. How will you have the time for your pets then? It's not fair to expect this from your parents.

Answer 4

You don't. Sorry but you are 15 yrs old now. I know you'd like to have more pets but think about it from your parents point of view. YOU will be graduating in a few years, You may go to college, you may be getting a full time job.



Now, what happens to your pets when you are working F/T or in college? Your parents do not want the responsibility of taking care of all your pets when you leave. You will have less time to spend with your pets. Be happy for what you have now and don't push for more pets.



When you move out and get your own place with a good job and can afford to take care of pets, then you get what you would like. In the meantime enjoy your pets you have now.

Answer 5

You dont convince your parents. You ask them. if the answer is no you respect that. you can wait until you move out to get another pet.

Answer 6

You dont. Since you are too lazy to take care of the ones you have and are bored of them, they should just get rid of them and refuse to get more. And don't lie and claim you take care of them and that you are not bored of them. You are.

Let me explain. My pets are



You dont have any land. You are a child so you can't own any property. Your PARENTS own the land.

You have too many pets as it is and don't need more. You are bored of the ones you have since you are whining and crying for more

You don't spend enough time with what you have

You dont pay the thaunds in food and vet bills so why should your parents get more pets you wont take care of and wont pay for



No need to lie there is no way a child is paying the vet bills for all those animals. A horse costs 300-600 for a basic vet bill and 1,000+ for anything major.



Dogs are the same.



There is also no way in hell you are taking care of them since you have six plus hours of school and since you have money that means you are working as well so you have zero time for all those high maintenance pets.



The SPCA will NEVER hire a minor.





" My mom and dad wanted me to get over my depression"



Then they need to give those pets you don't take care of up and take you to a mental hospital. And no you wont be taking any of them when you move since you can't own any of them. You are a minor and a minor can't own any property.



And you wont be able to afford any place that will allow them

Answer 7

You must show them how responsible you are and another pet won't strain you, just manage your time and see if you have a space for another pet... You are doing well, as along as it won't affect your grades neither getting you infected or so....



But right, if you don't have enough food then you should find a way...

Answer 8

Iwish i could have that many pets that would be my life. sit your parents down and talk to them about it. it may be a big responsibilitie but you seem to be taking care of it fine and tell them about how you are the one paying for most of their things and that this don stress you out having so much to do. those are just some things you could tell them. ust bring of some of that and anything eles you do like good grades?

Answer 9

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i promise i wont be a weirdo x,D i have also wanted a freind that shares the same love and passion for animals as i do!

Answer 10

I have a dog and cat, but wanted to get mice because they fascinated me. Here're some tips:



1. Be patient. I had to slowly convince my mom over 3 months. That also let me know that I really do want mice and that it's not just an impulse.

2. Educate yourself. I researched mice for hours, then created a persuasive essay. I even cited the sources, which really impressed my parents. If you can prove through an essay, power point, or some other platform that you know all of your information about the pet, then that will let them know that you are aware of the responsibilities of your pet. If you're persuading them in your project, make sure to use the three different appeals (emotional, ethical, and logical).

3. Do extra chores or increase your responsibility or positive attitude. They will see that you can take on more reponsibilities!

4. Try not to nag. Sometimes it can be hard because it seems like they're being unfair. You can be a little persistent, just make sure you don't irritate!

Answer 11

I do hate to sound horrible, but you're very lucky as it is. Think about the vet bills that will take a toll on your parents, and in turn, you. They require a very large amount of money.

If you insist, ask them politely, but that's really all you should do. It's the most responsible thing, and it's best for the animals.

Answer 12

Listen, I understand your need for a new pet, Hell I want a new pet too (a snake ;3), but if I was you I would wait a little. Your parents only want the best for you and I m sure you re really grateful for them allowing you to keep this many pets, but you have to understand your parents point of view, you already have a lot of pets and are you sure having another would really be beneficial to your other pets? Are you sure they would all get along? Do you really have enough time in the day too look after them with all your studies, work, school and boyfriend?



I m truly sorry to hear that you suffered with depression and it was super nice for your parents to gift you a horse to try to deal with that. Now you asking for another pet might seem like your abusing their kindness, maybe they might not think that other people definitely might, especially people on the internet xP.



You re clearly an animal lover but I m not sure taking on another pet would truly be rescuing them and giving them the life they deserve, even if you think you can do that. A lot of people like to rescue pets and I can see you re one of them but as I ve said before, I would wait until you re much older and you can properly care for yourself, settle down and get a job.



Look, I m taking you at your word here and many people would not, a little advice, don t correct yourself and add loads of information when trying to defend your point, it seems a little fishy to others xD.



However, if you ve thought a little more about it and still want to get a Cat/2 guinea pigs, I would try to show your parents that you really are up for the job and that they won t be luggaged with having to care for your pets. Clean around the house and do lots of chores so you can show them how hard-working you are and that you can take on more responsibility. Try and get really good scores on all your tests and if you have a subject you ve been doing bad in try and get an A* in it so you can show your parents that they don t have to worry about your education! Lastly, I would take them out to a nice dinner and get them some really nice gifts for their Birthday/Anniversary/Christmas to really butter them up and show how thankful you are to them!



One last thing before I go, I know you love your pets a lot, but don t focus your whole life around them, go out and have fun, hang with your friends (not your pet s even though we all like to think of them as friends!), show some more attention to your boyfriend. If worse comes to worse and your parent s don t let you get another pet, maybe ask your boyfriend to get one and you can go to his house to be with it (Although, that might be a bit much to ask of him!) :3



I wish you luck!

Answer 13

You are so lucky to have all thoes animals I just want 1 pet ... My dad killed my last one and he would probably do it again if I get anymore

Answer 14

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