Question by TopNotch: How can I persuade my parents to adopt a kitten? Should I even adopt one?
I already have a dog (bichon frise) who’s 9 yrs old and lazy. He hangs around my sister all the time and is pretty much a “Momma’s boy” if you will. I have been seriously considering adopting a kitten from a local shelter, but so far my parents have reacted negatively towards this interest. I have been reading books borrowed from the library about raising a kitten and my parents think that I’m spending too much time on this “fantasy”, basically stating that it would never happen. They don’t want to take the responsibility of the kitten and don’t want to deal with it in general. My parents have relatively little energy at the end of the day so I can see how their patience might run thin. Another concern they have is what would happen to the kitten when I go to college (in another 3 years). Hopefully, I’ll be able to take it with me but if not, they don’t want that responsibility. They have fallen in love with my dog and see no problem with him but how can I change their view on a cat?
My parents were very skeptical about getting a dog too, but they fell in love with him within a month. I think my parents will be able to do the same with a kitten, and will be willing to keep him when I’m in college or until I find an apartment that allows pets. As for now, I think I’d definitely be able to handle a kitten. Aren’t there any points that I should counter with to persuade them?

Best answer:

Answer by KitKat
You cant. If the owners of the house dont want one..that’s pretty much the way it goes. You most likely wont be able to take a cat to a dorm anyway.

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