Convincing my parents

[Lck8]

I really want a rabbit. I have wanted one for as long as I can remember. I am very responsible.  I just started to research them in July. My Bday was yesterday and I have over $100 and I already have some of the stuff I need. I have supplies for a condo, food bowl and water bottle. I know how to care for them and I have a lot of free time to play with it. I get good grades to. I found the most adorable rabbit for adoption near me and she is only $13. It would be my Christmas gift for the next 10-12 years.I also dont know how to pitch it to them because they say no right away. Please help I want one so badly.

[Mikey]

Pets are not gifts 100$ might buy you supplies for now, but what sort of income do you have to supply food every single day for your bunny? What income do you have when your rabbit needs to be neutered? If he gets hurt and needs to go to the vet for stitches? When he gets sick and needs medication? Your parents arnt going to want to pay for all of that. It can get pretty expensive, too

[Lck8]

she is already spayed and I mean they do not need to get me anything for Christmas also I have a continuous scours of income. That is what I meant.

[Lck8]

also I have a stash of around 200$ for emergencies. 

[Odette]

Trust me, the “this is my Christmas gift for the next decade” isn’t a real argument in an adult’s view. We kind of tune out that kind of thing Anyway, your parents enjoy buying you Christmas gifts.

You already have the set up for a bunny– have you had a bunny?

Why do you think your parents would say no automatically?

I agree with Mikey. Bunnies are expensive. Your ongoing income is presumably enough to pay for food including hay and fresh greens. I spend around $40 per month. That doesn’t include the three vet visits since July. Expect at the very least to do two get well checks a year. $200 is a good emergency fund, but if there’s a crisis, vet bills can run well over that very quickly. You need to be certain your parents are willing to pay for what you can’t.

Your best bet is to sit your parents down and discuss the pros and cons. If they are absolutely not on board, you don’t want a pet in a non-supportive environment. But there’s always the chance that they’ll listen and agree to a pet.

If not, you have time to save up a really good nest egg. Apartment pet deposits are worth every penny. Even if your parents say no, I hope you keep that love for being a bunny person. The world needs more bunny people

[Gina.Jenny]

Just a thought, is there anyway you could volunteer at a local animal rescue? Many rescues are crying out for volunteers. Even if you are quite young, which I’m guessing you are, given you are talking of the next ten years of Christmas gifts, the rescue might well have jobs you can help with. My younger son volunteered every Tuesday afternoon for months at a pet rescue; he spent most of his time washing out vast piles of mucky cat and dog bowls, which was a pretty boring job, but one which freed up adults at the rescue to do other jobs. If you could do this for some length of time, this would show your parents that you’re a responsible animal carer, and won’t get fed up of caring for your rabbit. it might well give you hands on experience with looking after bunnies too. Meanwhile, you can continue to built a bigger vet bill stash, which will also show your parents your commitment.

[Odette]

That’s a great idea, Gina.Jenny.

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