How do I persuade parents to get a pet rat?

Question

I was in the pet shop with my dad and i saw this beautiful female pet rat. Then i saw the pet rat starter kit and i asked dad. He said: "We'll think about it around your birthday." my b day's in 2 months (just after the summer holidays)But while my dad's thinking my mom won't even discuss it! I try to pin-point what she doesn't like about rats but she just says things like "It wouldn't be fair on the cats." I have two cats: the girl is 12 and just sits around but the other comes in my bedroom nearly all the time and brings back birds. I told her if he goes at the rat I'll ban him from my room and I'll also get a special cage he can't get his claws into but she won't listen! Cn someone please tell me what i should do? I've also got a lot of info off the computer...

Answer 1

I wish I could help you but I'm not sure what to tell you, I have a pet Rat named Gizmo that I have had for about 1 year & she is the most affectionate animal I have, She had 6 babies & still did not have a mean bone in her body, She gets to come out of her cage all the time & she sit's on my shoulder. I also have 2 snakes & 2 Tarantulas & 4 hamsters but my "Gizzy" is still my favorite. Rat's are very intelligent, Clean & very low maintance pets to have.

Answer 2

Tell them that it won't cost a dime....... you can go to any gutter and get one for free!

Answer 3

i have the same problem!

all you have to do is write a report about them them do whatever they say!

Answer 4

Well tell them that you will be VERY responsible while caring for the rat. And before that you should prepare everything very nicely and show them that you really want it.

Answer 5

one word, BRIBE, that's how i got myself my rabbit!

Answer 6

I have always had cats...and I also had a pet rat once...believe it or not they are a very clean animal...and sorry to say have a short life span....so that is something to think about....

Answer 7

I am in the same sittuation you are in!!! I have made care sheets, a powerpoint, and a poster with lots of facts about them. Also, you might can go to that pet shop and ask them if you can try a rat for a month and if you don't like it take it back. If you do like it you keep it!! First of all you have to at least get two rats in same s*x groups. That's what I am going to do!!

I hope this helps!  

♥ Rat Lover ♥

Answer 8

GET TWO! tell them that rats are as clean and smart as dogs if not cleaner and smarter! find some nice articles about rats and show her these pages! : http://www.dapper.com.au/toys.htm

http://www.ratfanclub.org/single.html

http://ratguide.com/care/behavior/traini...

this one is great!

http://ratguide.com/

and about getting two, rats will become very depressed if they are away from their frriends. and they are natrually social so they will be very lonely! they need tons of room to climb and you need to get 2 of everything! toys, food dishes, hammocks ect... oh, and get carefresh bedding and never pine or cedar! the fumes can give them respitory infections! (sry, i cant spell that! lol)

Answer 9

Thats frekin disgusting, ITS A RODENT,NOT A PET!!!

Answer 10

Show them that you are responsible enough to have a rat. When I had mine, I ALWAYS looked after it EVERY DAY. I feed it, changed its water, and cleaned out its cage EVERY week. Tell them that you will pay for its food most, if not all the time, and any other play toys you want for your little friend. Rats are very intelligent creatures, and if you treat them right, and give them love and care, they will love you right back!

Good Luck!!

Answer 11

buy one and hide it if they find it tell them that you have no idea and that its probablly from your house or the trash...yeah =D