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ok, ive asked this question 30 times already (not really, but still alot). how do i get my mom to get me a rat? i already have one but i think he is depressed and lonely. my mom wont even read 1 article about rats living in pairs. she says they are just rats and they are gross! she told me that if i asked for another rat again that she will take the one i have now! WHAT DO I DO?

P.S. if your wondering why ive asked so much its because i havnt found what im looking for yet!

PLeAsE answer even if you dont know. :)

also how can i make a homemade rat cage? like those 4 story ones? THANX! :) ♥♥

Answer 1

try to explain to her that rats are not gross. most of the time parents will make an excuse why not to get rats. when she gives you one do some research and prove her wronge, she will eventually run out of excuses and get you a rat. as for the cage, i found one at http://www.dapper.com.au/grotto.htm hope this helps

Answer 2

That's a cruel momma!

Rats are extremely socialable and best held in at least pairs (preferably the same s*x so there's no family added).

Did she consent to getting one rat in the first place? There'd be no extras to getting a roommate to the one you have - only that he or she would be much happier! Unfortunately, I can't convince your mother for you, nor can anyone else here.

Try to sit her down and talk like adults. Tell her about rats and ask to to hear you out. About their social life, how clean they really are, how much you adore the one you have and it's not about getting a new pet, it's about keeping the one you have happy.

Answer 3

I'd been trying to get my mom to let me get a guinea pig for about a month she let me get on finally but she liked him so much that one became two. Here is what I did I went on a website and researched it then after a while I started popping off facts about them. Do the same with your rat, offer to pay for it yourself. I also changed my icons on stuff, my desktop backround, and other stuff to guinea pigs, you could do the same with rats if you wanted. But its the info that gets them. And i have no idea about the cage.

Answer 4

tell her ...mom rats are cleaner that anyother animal...and if you dont let me get a rat then sorry but i have to get 3 rabbits

Answer 5

Why would you want to make a homemade rat cage.. They'll most likely be able to get out of it whether it be climbing or chewing through.

As for your other question, I'm not sure.

Answer 6

u should sit her down and talk to her.

ask her some qustions and try to answer as much as u can just sould calm and stuff and say like ill take full care of both of them u dont have to do ant thing

try to explan to her that u think ur other rat is sad and  depressed

hope she lets u get another 1