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Old 04-17-2016, 09:28 AM   #11
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Like Serendipity said sounds like you are really very prepared.
Thank you! I will try and approach my mum when she's in a good mood
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Old 04-17-2016, 11:11 AM   #12
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Thank you! I will try and approach my mum when she's in a good mood
Good luck. You do sound prepared and you already have Willow and have been really responsible with her by the sounds of things which will hopefully help.
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Old 04-17-2016, 11:06 PM   #13
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Maybe you could approach the subject now. It will at least give them time to think about it and discuss it with each other and you. Otherwise if you mention it a month before your birthday they may say no as it may too be rushed for them to think about getting everything ready. Also, discussing it now means it gives you time to shop around and get everything. Have you had dwarf hamsters before? If not, do you have a friend who has one that maybe your parents will agree to you looking after for a weekend or something? This is a good way of showing them that you can and will take care of them, whilst also proving that your current hamster's care will not change. I got my first hamster, Harry, for my 10th birthday and looked after someone else's for a weekend to sort of "prove" I would take care of one!
I don't know if you do this already, but if you get an allowence you could make a deal to use some of it towards the cost of the hamsters - food, bedding etc. May also be worth finding out from them whether they are willing to pay vet bills if needed, or not. If they are not you will need to consider saving money for this - you could open a savings account or ask your parents to put aside part of your allowence. Maybe even mentioning that would let them see how serious you are, and they may even agree to pay the vet bills, or half the vet bills.
Another thing to think about ... You mentioned both your sisters have hamsters. Although they are younger than you, are they going to understand that you have a second hamster because you are older? My siblings and I are all very close in age so if one of us had a new pet we all wanted one! Maybe you could agree to allowing your sisters to play with the hamster or something if there is a chance of them getting upset about it. Then there is of course the cleaning, what would happen if you were ill/away etc. These may be things your parents will ask about. If they do say no, then ask what their reasons are. There may be things you haven't thought about, or things you can all discuss together and maybe find a solution to.
BUT one thing to mention ... They are your parents so at the end of the day it is their house and their rules! So even if you think it is incredibly unfair, you do need to respect their decisions - which also goes a long way to them seeing you are grown up and responsible which, in time, could help them change their minds!
Wow thank you for all the tips and ideas! Yes I would definitely let my sisters play with the hamster regularly (once it's tame of course ) I already use a portion of my allowance for Willow's vet fund and I'm sure it wouldn't hurt to set aside a little extra each month
That idea about taking care of someone else's hamster is an awesome idea! That is if any of my friends did own hamsters lol
I'm completely aware that they may not want any more animals in their house and in prepared for them to say that - i just wouldn't be too pleased with it!
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Old 04-18-2016, 08:45 AM   #14
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UPDATE: I asked my mum today and she said 'We'll see"! Wish me luck!
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Old 04-18-2016, 08:46 AM   #15
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UPDATE: I asked my mum today and she said 'We'll see"! Wish me luck!
Well that's still a great step Better than a direct no!Hopefully it works out in your favor.
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Old 04-18-2016, 08:55 AM   #16
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Well that's still a great step Better than a direct no!Hopefully it works out in your favor.
I hope so too! Yes it is better, I tend to find that a 'we'll see' is generally quite a positive answer!
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Old 04-18-2016, 09:08 AM   #17
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UPDATE: I asked my mum today and she said 'We'll see"! Wish me luck!
I used to hate it when adults said "we'll see!" Would frustrate me so much! My sister was one of those kids who would ask one adult and be told "we'll see" or even "no" and then would go ask the other haha - I don't recommend this though!
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