I really want pet rats but my mum is TERRIFIED of them how do I persuade her?

Question

I've asked her before but she always says no. She said she wouldn't even care if they were starving!

Answer 1

I have the same issue.I just keep asking and I give my parents the puppy dog face which always works with my mom and tell her that you will keep it in your room and you won't take it out when she is around you will only take it out in your room so she doesn't have to see it.

Answer 2

Well for starters, how about trying the following:

#1 Cleaning your room and making sure that it STAYS clean and tidy.

#2 Making sure that your homework is done and handed in on time.

#3 Sweep the floors in the living room and kitchen without your parents asking you to.

#4 Wash and/or dry the dishes.

#5 Do not fight and argue with your sisters & brothers.

#6 Eat what you are given and don't whine or make "yuck" faces when given it.

#7 Don't talk rudly to adults

#8 Always share with other kids.

#9 Go to bed when you are told to.

#10 Research the pet and breed you want to be 100% certain that it is the right one for you.

# 11 Ask them about getting this new pet in a nice way and don't beg and whine about it.

If 100% sure that if you give those a try, they will see that you are serious about wanting to add a this pet to you life and family. :)

Answer 3

Ask her if you can have one for 1 day and then show her that you will take care of it and she wont ever have to touch it. Then if she says yes, get the rat around her and then go from there make her play with it and watch it when your gone.

Answer 4

tell her they hardly ever bite, they can learn their name, and can even learn to play fetch. (all true)

Answer 5

tell her " mom you wont even have to look at them they'll ALWAYS be in the cage, ill feed them, bathe them  etc.

they wont be around you, they are also hype-allergic, you wont see them becuase thjey will be in my room all the time, its like there not even there"

if she still says no, tell her

"its not fair i can never have the MAIN THING I WANT, whats a rat gonna do? nothin, our house can maybe even be infested with rats, its better to havbe them in a cage then eating our food"

hope yuu get ur pet;]

Answer 6

Just wait til youre on your own.

Who wants rats in their home ?

Not many.  Caged or not.

If she is TERRIFIED of them, why do you want to do that to your mom ?

Answer 7

My mother was the same way, until i showed her two baby rats.  They are actually very clean animals, and they all have personality- if you raise them from crawlers they are absolutely wonderful critters.  I guess the thing to do would be to take her to a pet store and show her some babies (works like a charm!).

Answer 8

You'll never sway her mind.

I had rats hiding in my room for almost a year before my dad noticed. I only hid them because when I moved in, I couldn't leave them behind.

He knows now, but he's deathly afraid of them and I know I'll never be able to change his opinion.

Just don't scare her.

Try for a hamster or a gerbil instead.

Answer 9

Here is a link to show you how

http://www.evergreenrattery.com/careguid...

This is not my site. It is the third contrubuter to Rodents if you would like to see the owner.

Answer 10

My mother was the same way, but now I run my own Rat Rescue and I have rescued and rehomed hundreds of rats (seriously).

I would suggest that instead of arguing with your mother about it, provide her with information that supports your side without being too confrontational.

Write her an essay about rats. Put in as much information about them as you can find. Make sure to include plenty of info about their care and how you plan to take care of them so she never has to lift a finger. This should include setting up a vet fund so she doesn't even have to help you when they need to go to the vet.

Get a list of links about rats so she can go check out the information for herself as well. Include plenty of cute pictures.

You could also get her to go meet some. Take her to pet shops or rescues or breeders to meet rats in person. I have been working in pet shops for a long time, and I have helped many kids/teenagers convince their parents to at least consider a rat.

Is she worried that you wont take the rats with you when you leave for college? Rats can live to be five years old. What will you be doing in five years?

You could also mention some of the other possible animals, like hamster and gerbils, and bring up what it is about those animals that you DON'T like. For instance, tell her you don't want a hamster because it is more likely to bite than a rat is.

And if it comes down to it, just remember that one day you will be living on your own and you can get whatever you want. Sometimes the most responsible thing is to just wait.

Answer 11

Rats are very clean animals even as clean as a cat. Despie many myths about how horrible and "dirty" they are domestic rats are very clean, sweet, and intelligent animals studies show that they are smarter than horses. Rats are a great pet, to me they're better than dogs and cats I've had alot of pets but rats are amazing gerbils and hampsters can actually be aggressive don't bother just keep trying for a rat it will all be worth it in the end. Good luck.

Answer 12

Rats are not my favorite animal. Just say your responible and you would take all the responsibility. Tell her that she doesnt have to hold it or see it. It will be fine just dont ask her in a bad mood.