Getting my dad to let me have 2 pets?

Question

I have already cleaned my room did chores around the house took better care of my dog I did research about hamsters I even said I would pay for my hamster but my dad still said no. I can't think of any other ways to get my dad to say yes to letting me have a hamster. He is very strict & once he makes his decision he doesn't normally change his mind . Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

just keep on begging or just right an essay of how you can take very good care of hamsters

Answer 2

I'm sorry, you will probably hate this answer, but here goes; I think your dad is right not to let you have one.

You mentioned you took better care of your dog to convince your dad that you should have a hamster. If you have a pet, it is your responsibility at all times, and if you are not giving it the best care you possibly can as much of the time as possible, then you are not a responsible pet owner in my book, and probably don't deserve the animal. You are treating your dog as a means to an end, which is wrong-what happens when you get your hamster-does poor doggy get neglected again? In my eyes doing this is a sign of immaturity, and thus a sign that you really aren't ready for a pet.

Ok a hamster is a completely different matter-they are far easier to look after than dogs-but really if a dog can't maintain your interest (and really a dog is one of the most exciting, lovable creatures you could possibly hope to take care of), then how do you think you'll fair with a Hamster? A creature which is far less eager for interaction, much more likely to bite, and is essentially nocturnal? How long before you want a new pet and start neglecting the hamster?

I'm sorry to lecture and be all "father knows best", but I have been there and done that when I was young-and it's something I still regret.

Answer 3

Omg, same thing happened to me, and I got my hamster! What I did was wrote a five page essay on how to care for a hamster so I showed I knew how to take care of it, and I left it on their bed. They saw it, and it was very professional, good luck with Dad!

Answer 4

prove you know everything thats involved with looking after a hamster, show him the money you have put aside to help with the costs etc and good look :)