Help!! how can i persuade my mum to let me get a miniature pig?

Question

i have always wanted a pet. I am 14, responsible and wlling to pay towards looking after it and i am willing to care for it and give it attention all the time. My mum says she would be upset because they die but miniature pigs can live upto 20 years and above how can i persuade her that it would be the perfect pet for me and for her to let me get one?

thanx.

Answer 1

to persuade your mom tell her all the things good about getting a miniature pig and what it means to you if she got you one or look at web sites that sells miniature pig at really cheap prices and then show your mom or if your mom doesn't give in so easy go on strike if you really want a miniature pigs.

Answer 2

That's the problem - they live 20 years! What happens when you move out? Go to college? Dorms and apartments aren't going to allow a pet pig, and very few people move out of their home into one that is pet-friendly. Where does the pig end up? With mom!

If you really have your heart set on a pig, wait until you're living on your own, financially independent, and in an environment where you can care for a pet for its whole life.

There are a lot of pets I want, but I know I need to wait a few years to get them. Right now I'm moving around frequently and I'll be moving to a different country in a month. I already have a few animals, and let me tell you - it's very difficult to make arrangements when you have pets. You either have to bring them with you wherever you go or find someone to watch them for you. If you're at college or something, will your mother want to watch your pig?

Answer 3

I have to agree with the "get one when you leave the house" crowd.

You'll be going to university in a few years, hopefully, and who will watch the pig then?  Is it fair to inflict an exotic animal on someone who doesn't want it in the first place?

Just wait until you have a place of your own and get one.  Then he'll be all yours and you can give him all the loving he needs!  And you'll have a job, so you can even spoil him with special treats and toys!

Answer 4

Grow up.

Get a job.

Move out.

Then you can have whatever pet you want.

Your mother is under no obligation to bring an animal into her house that she doesn't want there.

Answer 5

well tell her that it's simple to care for it and start telling her how bad it would be having a dog and this animal is so simple to care for it that even a 5 year old can do it and say as many good things you can about it....hope i helped!

ps:my mom suggested me to get a miniature pig but i wanted a cat....mothers fall in love with those animals:D

Answer 6

Pets are a lot of work and need lots of attention. If you don't take care of it you may have to live with the guilt of the pet getting sick or dying. That is what your mom is worried about most likely. you are a kid, kids want pets, but then often the pet gets forgotten after a few weeks and some parents are too busy to have to take care of a pet for you. it is up to your mom and you how much you two are willing to help raise the animal.

Answer 7

yes i agree, baby or pig ;-)

Answer 8

I wanted a bunny really bad and i did get one so what i did was write a 5 page essay on why i should have one and i told my mom all the facts on them. I also payed for the pet, cage, vet exspenses, and toys . Good luck on getting a minature pig

Answer 9

tell her pig or a baby mum

Answer 10

well if any of you friends or relatives have a mini pig, ask to borrow it and take care of it for a couple of days.  this should show your mom how responsible you are. and abput the afraid of dying thing, tell her its the natural order of things and it happens to everyone.

Answer 11

u could write a list of y and how the miniture pig is the perefect pet for you, or u can say ill buy it with my own money or u can do what the guy above says. good luck!!!