I'm writing a paper to convince my dad to let me get a rat...?

Question

... with pictures and such. I was just wondering what all I should put in it. So far I have a history of rats, 5 myths about rats, and a checklist for getting a rat. What else could I put in it? Remember, this is to convince my dad to let me get one, to prove I've done my research. Thanks!

Answer 1

say dad rats are cool   n they dont nagg like mom lol then if he says no run out crying be like i want a mexican rat

then hes gonna say wat throw trash in his face n be like  why u dont want me 2 get a rat u are one now eat  =]]

Answer 2

I am a former rat owner.  I don't have the time to give one now so I choose not to get another.  They are clean, social, never bite, do not p**p and pee all over when you take them out to play like mice and hamsters.  They are smart and can be taught tricks.

I had a very close relationship with my last rat.  She went trick-or treating with us (under my jacket hood).  I took her to our Cub Scout Halloween party were she was quite a hit.  I also used her as an educational animal in the grammar school  she would ride to school in the car on my shoulder.  The kids could all pets her, she was curious and would sniff them.

They eat a large kibble which helps keep their teeth short and need paper litter like Care Fresh - NEVER use wood litter - the store will tell you it's okay, but they don't know anything!

Answer 3

That's so cool..and funny cause I just read my daughter a book last night about a girl who hated rats then fell in love with one..good idea writing a paper..

The myths is a good thing..debunk all the myths about cleanliness and claws and disease..because there's a big difference between a rat as a pet and a rat in the sewars of new york city...

I'll just brainstorm:

list of types of food they can and can not eat

how much you can expect them to eat

what happens if the rat does bite someone..are shots needed..medical reactions, etc.

will the rat have to go to a vet..cost..money..or well, let nature takes its course..

Do you have an boa constrictors that might eat the rat? (kidding...)

Hmmm wonder what the intelligence of a rat is.

How much exercise does the rat need

how often does the cage have to be cleaned..

price for everything multiplied by day, week, month, year..write it down in the cheapest sounding ways..."only five cents per day..."

How you are going to manage schoolwork and chores with the time to take care of rat

my lovely daughter just came home half an hour late..i must go..love your project though...

Answer 4

I have had rats for years and let me tell you hey are the best pets if you say don't have time for a dog or cat. when tame they will sit on your shoulder and chill out they are clean and sweet. youcan teach them tricks and they get along well with other animals. hope that helps

Answer 5

that is the so freaky! I just finished sending an e-mail to my dad about the same thing! here is the e-mail just to help a felow hopeful rat owner out,

"Dear Dad,

We should get a rat, they don't bite like hamsters, They smell better than birds, eir easyer to clean up after than fish, Easier to train than cats, They Dont slobber like dogs, And can be trained to use a litterbox so they are better than the average teenage boy =) And if they like you they will never go to the bathroom on people. So seriously consider the rat, their not dirty, the are not scarey, and they give rat kisses they'll l**k you almost immediately without all the slobber dogs have. So they are better than A hamster, bird, fish, cat, dog, teenager mutant mix. They are also one of the very few animals that can laugh when tickled. how many animals do you now that can do that? they are as smart as a four year old child, and have the sense of danger of a 3 year old. they are so smart and can role over, sit, fetch, use the litterbox, swim, fish, play tag, and so many tricks! me and marygrace have our hearts set on getting a rat. I have read all the information I need, read books about them, I have done research, and we have everything they need. so please can we get a rat?!?



P.S. the only reason people don't like rats is because they think pet rats are the same as wild rats, it's like comparing a big black heary wild hog to pink cute little farm piggy!



Love, Allen and Marygace



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Marygrace is my sister

hope this helps and hope you get your rat, also rats have to be in same s*x pairs or they wont be happy even if your with them 24/7 365

Answer 6

Rats are some of the best pets you can have. They are proven to be smarter than dogs and cleaner than cats. They arent that hard to train and once they know who you are will look foreward to being with you. I have two and love them tons.

They are a big responsibility though since they can live 8 to 10 years. If you think you are up to that don't stop trying to get one.

Answer 7

Also, put in a report about how responsible you are to get one.

He needs to know that you will care for the rat and not just leave it there.

Answer 8

Same thing I did with my dad. lol

A good thing to put in there is they have almost no odor so the dont stink and neither do their cages if cleaned once a week or more. They are really smart and can learn tricks. Can be taught to use a litter box.  

Rats are very social animals so it is best to get two or more so they wont be lonely.

Search up the types of bedding that is best cause some cause health problems.

And thats about all I got. Good Luck!

P.S.       The best thing is when they're happy cause they make chattering noises, and when they are really happy their eyes bulge out of their head for a few seconds. =]