How should I tell my mom that I want a hamster?

Question

I know I asked this before, but I only got 4 answers.

She HATES animals and if I ever got one she'd cry for 10 days straight and move out of our house. I have had hamsters and gerbils before, but my mom thought they stunk (that was only because we didn't pick up their p**p everyday). I want one SO bad, I can't even tell you. I have done so much research about owning one and I think I'm responsible enough to handle the responsibility!!! I also have a dog (I'd keep the hamster in my room so the dog wouldn't have access). This is what I was thinking of saying, but I need more ideas!

Me- Hey mom, do you think I'm responsible?

Mom- Sure you are.

Me- Well do you think I'm responsible enough to handle two pets?

Mom- __________

Me- Explains that I already have everything planned out, the cage, the food, the supplies, even the hamster herself! And I would pay for the whole thing, no matter how long it takes me to save up.

Mom- Hopefully says yes!

Thanks you guys!!! ♥

Answer 1

How did you get the original hamsters and gerbils? Tell her it would be YOUR pet, not hers, and its YOUR life and not hers and since you've handled them before then you can obviously handle it. For the smell, get a WIRE cage. I have one and it doesn't smell unless I don't clean it for more than a week. Good luck!

Answer 2

As a mom, a wife, and a rodent breeder, it is hard to be convinced to get a pet. Heres my advice. If you have a friend or a family member that has a hamster, ask them if you could watch their pet for 4-7 days. That could show your mom if your responsible. Many pet stores have a 2 week period that if things dont work out for any reason, they can be returned. The best time to talk to your mom is the harder part. When she is getting ready for work probably isnt the best time. Maybe if you have a longer car drive or when she seems relaxed and not busy is a great time. If she says no right away, dont start crying and freaking out. Be mature and act responsible. If you still cant convince her, ask her if she would be open to talking about the situation later. Good Luck!

Answer 3

If she had to take care of the hamsters last time, then make sure to tell her it wont happen this  time, and then make sure it doesnt.

Answer 4

Ok, print out lots of pictures of the most adorable teddy bear hamsters ever ( teddies are basically most apealing to adults, trust me! )

Since your still young and still have cuteness on your side ( see me being 14 cant do this anymore DANG!!! )  go up to your mom and go "mommy ( moms just die everytime you say that ) I love you so much! Thank you so much for my wonderful dog! He is the most cute dog in the world! Do you know what else is cute? ( pull out the pictures of the adorable hamsters ) LOOK AT THEM! Mom, remember my old hamster? Remember how cute it was! I really miss him ( this is when you start some fake tearing, not soo hard and not too soft ).

Oh, well. I know that I probably wont have a hamster for a long long time. Even though *make up fake website* (or if you can find a real website that actually says this it would work even better! ) says that Hamsters are amazingly easy to care for, and that if properly carn for dont stink in the slightest!

But, that doesn't really matter.

Well, I was getting off the subject.

I was just wondering if you thought I was responsible.

Do you think I am responsible of my awesome dog?

Dont you think I could be this responsible for two pets?

I dont mean another dog or anything, that is way too out there.

I was thinking something small, maybe something like a Gerbil.

Oh, but I heard that gerbils aren't very good with kids.

Maybe not a gerbil then.

HEY! I got it! What about another Hamster?

How in the world do I come up with these thing?

Dont you think that would be a good idea!

I mean, I am 10 years old! I am not some little 6 year old anymore.

Ok, mom. I would really like a hamster!

Oh, and guess what! You dont have to do a thing ( except drive me to the petstore to actually get it and its supplies ) I have already earned the money ( I suggest having this conversation after you have earned the money btw ) And you know that I can take care of it.

So, what do ya say?"

How do ya like it?

I basically did the same thing except with a kitten ( and looky here! Just go to my profile and read my little thinggy to the end, you will see if I got it or not! ).

Answer 5

Getting a hammie will be easy to take care of,, SERIOUSLY. lol

Get a male

becuase females release a gross odor when they in 'season' and thats what you might have smelled with your old hamster

Tell you mom they are

-SUPER easy to take care of

-Don't need to spend alot of time with them (about 20 min a day good)

-ADORIBLE :D

-That they don't get smelly unless you haven't cleaned their cage for a week, and since you responsible, you should be able to clean it every week [Dont' get plasic cages]

-Take little effort to take care of

-Not noisy [Get a silent wheel though, thats the only noisy thing, when they run in their wheel]

-Not quite expensive as other pets

OH YEAH!! Ask when she in her BEST HAPPY mood

It helps ALOT : ]Also, ask her why she doesn't want you to have a pet, you should be considerate, but so should she. And don't go all mad if you cant get one, takes time

Good luck

Hope you get one =]

And hoped i help :P

If all fail, try to show her you are super responsible

Answer 6

well..i'm trying to do the same thing and i have already researched them and i have saved up a lot of money over the years so i have the money to buy it, and i'm now trying to find the right stuff to get.  i'm planning to ask her when she's really happy and maybe around my dad so then i can get both birds with one stone. lol. but my sister ((who is not an animal lover at all and is the least responsible person i know--and she's 17!)) had wanted a hamster and they said no--and the reason....its a rodent.  sucky yes, but just ask her when she's happy and don't stop asking, but don't get annoying. ask maybe once a week or more if she's really happy at times. if all else fails, write an essay ((boring i know)) but i've had to do it before. it helps you organize your thoughts and if you get too afraid to talk to your mom, leave it on her bed. it also gets your point across that you are serious about getting one and you will work hard to get one.

Answer 7

Is it your house??? Well tel her toughies...

Answer 8

Hey mom, whats up [says im getting a hamster under your breath] want some icecream?!?!

ahahaha