Did you never fall in love with those soft fur balls as a boy? Here's the way to get one.
Steps
Step 1. Make sure you want one
Once you have a cat, there is no way to go back, so really think about it. Not just for a second but for a while. Also think about the specific breed you might want.
Step 2. Prepare a Powerpoint presentation or simply a speech
You could really convince them. It is the demonstration of how much you have worked hard and how much you want it.
Step 3. Try to know, if you don't already know, your parents' opinion on this animal
If they have no problem with it all the better. If they don't like the idea very much, it will be more complicated. Let them know that you are interested in cats.
Step 4. Collect strong and compelling arguments and make a list on a sheet of paper
For example, you can write that the cat is an independent animal that does not need to be walked and is clean. Remember this is one of the most important steps; adults are more easily persuaded by meaningful words and arguments than by tears and aggressive attitudes.
Step 5. Save your money
Parents prefer that you buy everything the cat needs; it shows that you are really committed.
Step 6. Make a list of the things you will need and go to the supermarket or discount store or check the internet to check prices
Also, if you want to buy a cat of an expensive breed, you'd better have a lot of money.
Step 7. Show maturity, this is a very important aspect
Demonstrating maturity in everyday life for example by washing dishes or doing other things that are expected of you before they are asked of you (without having to be “pestered”) is a symptom of maturity and readiness for greater responsibilities. Maturity implies that you are able to take care of a cat or other animal.
Step 8. Try taking a tour to a cat show with your parents
They might fall in love with a cute little kitten.
Step 9. Remember that the person you need to convince probably doesn't want to be convinced and may not want to argue with you
So be patient and persistent. Eventually they will realize how much you want to have a cat.
Step 10. Don't get a cat just to impress someone
Not a good reason to have a cat at all. You should get one either because you want to show that you are responsible or simply because you like cats or animals. Remember that you will take responsibility for caring for the cat.
Step 11. Maybe establish a scoring system
For each responsible action performed you earn 1 point. Your parents can set a goal for the points you have earned. When you reach that score you can get a cat. Make sure you keep track of your currently accumulated points.
Advice
- If you decide to buy a cat from a breeder, make sure it is reliable and actively committed to the good of each individual cat and the entire breed. Improvised and irresponsible breeders do not have the knowledge and dedication necessary to ensure kittens have the best possible opportunity to live a happy and healthy life.
- When trying to convince your parents, don't be angry if they say no. If you start to show anger, barriers are erected and it will be like talking to a wall.
- MAKE SURE you are ready and willing to give the cat the commitment it deserves.
- As with everything, high quality items last longer and save you money in the long run. However, it's also okay to compare prices and understand your cat's personal preferences for toys before spending a lot of money (for example) on an elaborate scratching post only to find that your cat likes carpeted scratching posts but hates sisal ones. (or viceversa).
- Never give up, no matter what, it will show that you really want one. But don't pester your parents to the point of pissing them off either. In this way, you will only decrease the chances that they agree with you and will diminish your reasoning on "maturity".
- If you do not have an obvious preference for a specific breed that is only available through a breeder, go to the animal protection office closest to you. Most of the animals present in the shelters have been abandoned due to some changes in the owner's life and not for behavioral problems. You will have your new kitten cheap, healthy and often already spayed / neutered. You will also do a good deed. All of these reasons could also help convince your parents that it's a good thing to do.
- If you only have a mild allergy, there are many sources on the internet that can help you live comfortably with your feline companion.
- Allergy therapy could be a possibility. It could take years, a considerable waste of money (although the costs may also be covered by insurance) and it could be slightly painful as it is usually performed by injections (specific allergy immunotherapy). However, if your heart is geared towards a cat, it might be worth it. Also, what better way to convince your parents that you are serious about wanting to get a cat than to show them that you are willing to put in so much time and endure physical pain?
- Anyone who is allergic to cats is not really allergic to cat hair; on the other hand, he is usually allergic to the Fel d4 protein found in the cat's saliva or to the Fel d1 protein secreted by the sebaceous glands in the cat's skin. Since both saliva and sebum end up on the fur, this only means that nearly hairless cat breeds (such as the Sphynx) will cause fewer allergies but there is no true hypoallergenic breed.
Warnings
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Do not give up. If you're fixated on a cat, go all out.
- If you are going to ignore the above advice, at least consult your doctor so that he can prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector.
- You may be crazy about one of these furry kittens but remember that the puppy grows and becomes an adult.
- If you are planning to enroll at university after high school, in all likelihood you will not be able to take the cat with you inside the university residence. Make sure your parents agree on taking care of the cat after your departure. Otherwise you will have to look for an apartment outside the university for the first year, which will make it very difficult to make new friends.
- Allergies can get worse and worse. If you just sneeze when you get close to a cat, you can probably easily survive having one, but if you get hives in any case, avoid adopting a cat. Hives could one day turn into anaphylactic shock, a life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when a person's throat swells to the point that it prevents them from breathing.
