Okay, I am 12 years old, and I own a dog. I previously owned two hamsters, which I took good care of, but their dwarf breed only lives around 3 years, and they have died. Now, 6 months later, I want another pet of my own as the dog is a family pet, and I really, really want a rabbit! I love horses above all and sometimes ride, but it is not realistic to own one because although we have money for one, my parents aren't too keen on the idea. xP So, for the last little while I have asked for a rabbit! I had made a movie on everything I learned about them, and showed it to my parents, but they just kind of smiled, and didn't take me seriously. I asked them that I would really enjoy a rabbit as a new companion since my hamster died, and then left it alone for a few months. But now, I was looking on the local craigslist, and I found a gorgeous female Holland Lop that is white with brown and black speckles. She looks so sweet, and I also found a large four foot long two foot deep cage for only 30 dollars, worth 250 bucks off eBay. I took initiative on finding a good rabbit and price, she's only 10 dollars! The owner didn't want to sell her, but then she said she thought I would be a responsible owner, and she agreed, if my parents said yes. She also would take care of the rabbit when I was travelling. I approached my parents again, and asked for a rabbit. My dad immediately countered with the normal stuff "It will smell" "somethign will eat it" "you won't take care of it"
I told him that i wouldn't let it roam unsupervised outside, and that it was litter box trained and I'd clean her cage twice a week, so the smell wouldn't be too bad, and that i took very good care of my hamsters, and a rabbit looks more interactive. By actually finding a good priced rabbit, it seemed to help, and my mom seemed okay with it, as it was so inexpensive, and I have money for the hay, nail clippers etc. But now, she says I am not responsible because I am reluctant to do chores. This is true, but animal wise I am pretty responsible. The family dog likes me the best out of the kids, and out of the 3 kids in my family, I feed/water her the most. Same with the hamsters we have owned, I took the most care of her, but still I don't enjoy doing them. Now, I am willing to do tons of chores for this wonderful bunny, and I do know the responsibilities. I love animals, but they still think i'll neglect her. THe thing is, I only have a few days to convince them, because the woman is not waiting too long. Any ideas on how to convince them? Thanks!
I told him that i wouldn't let it roam unsupervised outside, and that it was litter box trained and I'd clean her cage twice a week, so the smell wouldn't be too bad, and that i took very good care of my hamsters, and a rabbit looks more interactive. By actually finding a good priced rabbit, it seemed to help, and my mom seemed okay with it, as it was so inexpensive, and I have money for the hay, nail clippers etc. But now, she says I am not responsible because I am reluctant to do chores. This is true, but animal wise I am pretty responsible. The family dog likes me the best out of the kids, and out of the 3 kids in my family, I feed/water her the most. Same with the hamsters we have owned, I took the most care of her, but still I don't enjoy doing them. Now, I am willing to do tons of chores for this wonderful bunny, and I do know the responsibilities. I love animals, but they still think i'll neglect her. THe thing is, I only have a few days to convince them, because the woman is not waiting too long. Any ideas on how to convince them? Thanks!