Dwarf Hamster? +rep for good responses

[Cerys]

(I couldn't see a better place for this thread)

Right, I'm 13 almost 14 andgetting over £40 a month. I asked my mum if I could get two dwarf hamsters. I've always been asking if I could get some, but I feel now that I'm almost 14 I'm responsible enough to take care of them myself.

I'd buy everything I needed and keep them in my room and give them loads of attention. We barely go on holiday, but if we did my dad would be able to take care of them.

My mum seems to think that this is a bad idea because: Paddy (our dog) may harm them. He's not allowed upstairs, and I'd keep the hamsters upstairs. She also thinks I'll neglect them.
I'm the one who feeds and walks Paddy, so I have loads of practise in caring for animals.

I've told her all this, but she still thinks that I shouldn't get the hamsters. I have no idea why not.

Does anyone know what I could do to try and persuade her? I've already told her I'll always keep my room tidy etc.

Help please :3 x

[geo]

You'd let your dad have them? I thought he was a rapi- oh.
Erm, I'd just tell your mum that you're seriously getting more responsible. Also, I'd probably care more for your dog for the time being to really show her that you'd care a lot. Hmm, why does she think you'll neglect them? Do you spend more time downstairs then up? If so, I'd spend more time in your room but still have enough time for the dog and your other animals or w/e.

[Cerys]

You'd let your dad have them? I thought he was a rapi- oh.
Erm, I'd just tell your mum that you're seriously getting more responsible. Also, I'd probably care more for your dog for the time being to really show her that you'd care a lot. Hmm, why does she think you'll neglect them? Do you spend more time downstairs then up? If so, I'd spend more time in your room but still have enough time for the dog and your other animals or w/e.

Confused about the first part
And I always care for Paddy, whenever my Mum see's me I'm hugging Paddy or something like that.
I would usually be in my room but there isn't much to do upstairs, so I sometimes am in the sittingroom.
I'll try be upstairs a bit more though, thanks. xx

[MKR&*42]

Aww dw, I'm nearly 16 and want this thing called a degu - it's like a rat crossed with a chinchilla LOL. But I think it's really cute D: - anyway my mum won't let me have it because she doesn't like them ._.

Just rage at her and saw you deserve one - in fact bargain with her. Say that you can prove to her that you can look after 1 for at least a month and if you can't, you don't keep it? ^_^

Just borrow a friends (if you know they have 1) if you want to trial it ;3

[geo]

Aww dw, I'm nearly 16 and want this thing called a degu - it's like a rat crossed with a chinchilla LOL. But I think it's really cute D: - anyway my mum won't let me have it because she doesn't like them ._.

Just rage at her and saw you deserve one - in fact bargain with her. Say that you can prove to her that you can look after 1 for at least a month and if you can't, you don't keep it? ^_^

Just borrow a friends (if you know they have 1) if you want to trial it ;3

Raging at your mum is such an awful suggestion, I don't really know if it was a joke.. It wouldn't be fair on your mum, it's also her house so I guess she's got a say in these things. I'd love a small dog, but my mum doesn't want one? Hey, that's life.

I would agree with your more sensible suggestion, I guess you could reason with her although that's hardly fair on the pet if she thinks you didn't care for it enough as she'd of liked you to.

I'd stop nagging your mum and just prove you're responsible lol.

[Cerys]

Aww dw, I'm nearly 16 and want this thing called a degu - it's like a rat crossed with a chinchilla LOL. But I think it's really cute D: - anyway my mum won't let me have it because she doesn't like them ._.

Just rage at her and saw you deserve one - in fact bargain with her. Say that you can prove to her that you can look after 1 for at least a month and if you can't, you don't keep it? ^_^

Just borrow a friends (if you know they have 1) if you want to trial it ;3

Ooo my cousin used to have degu's. They're amazing

Tbh the one month thing is a good idea. Georgia said it wouldn't be fair on the pet because they'd have to go to a different home, but that wouldn't happen because I know that I can care for it :3
(I already have names for them LOL)

Thankss xxxx

[geo]

Ooo my cousin used to have degu's. They're amazing

Tbh the one month thing is a good idea. Georgia said it wouldn't be fair on the pet because they'd have to go to a different home, but that wouldn't happen because I know that I can care for it :3
(I already have names for them LOL)

Thankss xxxx

Yeah, it wouldn't be fair if you neglected it and stuff. Make sure you don't because that's unfair on the animal!!!!!!!11one

[MKR&*42]

Raging at your mum is such an awful suggestion, I don't really know if it was a joke.. It wouldn't be fair on your mum, it's also her house so I guess she's got a say in these things. I'd love a small dog, but my mum doesn't want one? Hey, that's life.

I would agree with your more sensible suggestion, I guess you could reason with her although that's hardly fair on the pet if she thinks you didn't care for it enough as she'd of liked you to.

I'd stop nagging your mum and just prove you're responsible lol.

I was joking D: - I'll try make that more obvious next time ._.

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Ooo my cousin used to have degu's. They're amazing

Tbh the one month thing is a good idea. Georgia said it wouldn't be fair on the pet because they'd have to go to a different home, but that wouldn't happen because I know that I can care for it :3
(I already have names for them LOL)

Thankss xxxx

GET. ME. ONE PLEASE D;

I will actually pay you

[-:Undertaker:-]

Dwarf hamsters are very low upkeep, I say go for it.

Often they're just content playing with one another on the wheel.

[Cerys]

My mum came up with another reason not to get one - The smell.
I googled it, and it said if you clean the cage out every 3days, there is no smell. (This was said on over 20websites)

Ooft parents are stubborn.

+Ty Undertaker :3 x