I Really Want A Kitten BUT..?
i really want a kitten & my mams thinking about it but shes had 3 weeks to think about it. Nearly everyday ive asked mum and she seems to be getting down cos of me asking. i havnt really asked for the past two days. but do you think shes thinking about it? im ready to take on the resposibilty to look after a kitten/cat. we looked after my cousin’s for a few weeks, and i was the one taking there poo out of there litter box’s, and making sure they had food & water, basicly all the things a kitten/cat would need. i have a hamster, bird and my granddad has a dog, there all lovely animals & wouldnt hurt a fly. (i wouldnt risk the hamster out of the cage while the kitten was in the room) but id love a kitten! ive heard there funny and a great pet to have. Mam said i have to wait untill i have atleast 15 pound before she will proply look into things… Plus i feel really awkward speaking to mum about getting a kitten as she dosnt take any notice. Help me?
Thanks.
Paige
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i remember nagging my mum and it seemed the moor i nagged the more determined i got, but id feel so guilty for upsetting her. i now have 3 cats 2 i got when i was 12 from a pet shop lol and 2 dogs, 1 i got the other day, i rescued him. i think your mum would let you, but what about vets bills?? do u hav a job to fund it as its a lot of money if they get ill. But if ur on benefits its free luckily. I hope u get one u ound like u would really take care of it and love it bless. Goodluck hun xx
Your mom’s probably not happy with you nagging her about it. And grown-ups have a way of digging in their heels when they get nagged.
It’s great that you know how to take care of a kitty. But there is a reason to wait until you have the money. You see, kittens, like little people, need check-ups and shots. And those can get pricey.
Let the matter go a while longer, then try to sit down and have a heart-to-heart talk with her about it. That’s not a guarantee that you’ll get a kitty, but at least then you’ll know she was listening.
Good luck, Paige.
Several things come to mind. 1: Maybe your mum thinks you have enough pets, sometimes cats, birds and dogs don’t mix. 2: the money you mentioned could be for the shots your new pet would need or help with the costs that a shelter has paid out Be patient, most parents have many things on their minds. Also, remember there are holidays approaching and she might want to surprise you with a kitten. Kittens can be a lot of fun to watch, they are mischievous and stubborn and require much attention and love while they are small.
Ah, I have been in your shoes. Not fun. What I used to do with my parents when I wanted an animal is I would show them a pros and cons list on the good sides and bad sides of the animal (and explain how I would deal with the bad sides), Then I would ask my parents for a set time limit for them to think about it. Say, they would have the answer in one week, and I wouldn’t bother them about it unless I was adding new information or they specifically asked me a question.
That way not only were my parents not getting annoyed with my constant harping, but I also felt better knowing they’d have an answer for me at a set date rather than keep me waiting and worrying for an unknown amount of time. Perhaps you should politely ask your mother something to the effect of that it is really hard for you to be up in the air about whether or not you can get a kitten, and would it be okay if you two had a set date for her to make her decision by?
Just make sure to be very polite and very respectful, and don’t bring up the fact that you feel like you have been waiting forever, because that might just make her hostile. Also maybe try to see how/ask her how you could possibly get/work off a certain sum of money until you have the right amount?;)
I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions on the subject; please feel free to message me and I will be happy to assist you.
Good luck!
If you’ve asked her and she’s thinking about it, I wouldn’t push her. If she’s not come to a decision in a couple of weeks (or if the decision is no) then ask her to sit down and discuss it with you, and explain why she isn’t keen.
I’ve no doubt you’re responsible in terms of day to day care, but looking after a cat costs a lot of money, especially if he gets sick and needs to go to the vet. Therefore your mum has to have final say. Also, cats can live for 20 years or more, so you will likely have left home long before then and your mum is going to be the one looking after the cat then, so she has to be ok with that.
Aww…I think you’ll make a great cat owner, you seem very responsible. You remind me of me when I was twelve. I had begged and begged my mum for a kitten for a solid two years. Then I gave it a rest and asked her one last time. This was a Friday evening. She said yes! I couldn’t believe my ears!
And at the time my mums friend knew somebody with a litter of kittens- so guess what? She brought one to us the very next day. So my advice to you would be to stay very patient. It sounds like your mum’s thinking about it. Give her time, don’t push it. If you really want a cat you’ll wait for one.
We actually got our second cat through somebody who was moving home and couldn’t have pets, so we got lucky. And most recent of all, we took in a stray. We really wanted to keep her, but my mum wasn’t so sure. So I told my siblings to give her space, and she ended up saying yes. The cat’s name’s Cookie, and she’s now having kittens of her own. My friend wants one, and she asked her mum, never expecting her to say yes…but she did!
So don’t pressure your mum, be positive, and don’t give up!
First stop nagging that is childish and you want to prove you are ready for the responsibility of a kitten. Second get the money together. Be ready to pay for the vet to give shots and get it neutered. If you can prove you are ready to be financially responsible as well as a mature parent she will say yes.