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Parents won't let me get a ferret!

by Claire
(Scotland)

My name is Claire. I am nearly 13 and really really really want a ferret, but my parents won't let me have one!

I've already got a dog and two gerbils but I really want a ferret to complete my pet family. I have done two powerpoints, written a two page long letter in size 12 font about why I should get a ferret, tried to talk to them, but they still won't give in!

They told me I can't have one because they are too much of a commitment and I won't have time to care for it when I start studying for exams. They're also saying that we have enough animals and don't need more to look after, but I'm the one that does everything for the gerbils and I help out with the dog.

I have enough money to buy a ferret and everything it needs, and I get £20 a month pocket money, so I would be able to buy all the food and bedding every month. Please give me some advice!

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Apr 21, 2012
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me 2!!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

oh my gosh I'm 12 and I'm the same way but I have 2 dogs, a bird, 7 fish, and a turtle!!! But I really want a ferret!

Apr 11, 2012
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Convince them!
by: Shari

Bring the conversation up slowly. Let's just say you said this. "Wow, pets are really popular today. I heard that ferrets are the third most popular pet in America!" Bring it up like that, and when you think the time is right, ask them. Sadly, they will most likely say no.

Now it's time to get to work! Clean your room and KEEP it clean. Do chores without hesitating or saying, "Oh, Moooom!" Earn money. The ferret and all its costs can raise up to $200 - $700. Create a PowerPoint why you think you should own a ferret. Write a persuasive essay. Have conversations with your parents about ferrets so it is always in the back of their head.

Wait until it is your birthday or close to Christmas. Have a conversation with your parents. Show them the essay and PowerPoint. If they still say no, simply say, "I'll give you some time to decide," and walk away. Sooner or later, they'll HAVE to agree. I've been doing this stuff lately, and I heard my parents talking about adding a ferret to the family.

Apr 09, 2012
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My mom won't let me get a ferret
by: Julia

I beg my mom to let me get a ferret, but she says the stink and the smell is going to spread around the house. I also have a dog and she says the ferret will get out of the cage and hurt her. I tell her that I can pay half of the money, but she keeps saying no :(. Any ideas?

Apr 07, 2012
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I NEED help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

Hi, I really want a ferret but my mom said no because they stink. Her roommate in college had one and didn't take good care of them so they stank, and she thinks that even if you take good care of them they will stink. I know they stink but you can eliminate them a little bit. My dad said that he doesn't care and actually likes them. My dad said that when we get a new house we can get any pet we want, and I want two ferrets. We have a dog that is kinda boring because all it does is eats and sleeps.

I have researched for countless hours and know almost everything about them. I love them soooooooooooo much. We have been to the pet store and my mom wouldn't even go near the cage. I asked my mom to think about it and she would. She probably won't say yes. I need help to convince my mom that I will take care of it and I will play with it. I have tried to show her all the things that get the smell down like Goodbye Odor for ferrets and she's doesn't think it will work.

I am responsible and have good grades and promised that I will take care of them. I need help to convince my mom to let me buy a ferret. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 13, 2012
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I know what you mean
by: Shadow

Hi guys, I've read everyone's comments and I feel your pain.

I've always wanted a ferret ! I asked my mom and she said it was up to my dad . I asked him and he said no . I told him I would pay for it and take good care of it and clean their cage and bathe them. I am a 3.0 student, I get good grades; I am a clean freak and clean every second I get but I do have my days where I don't clean cuz I wanna have fun. I cleaned my house inside and out he still said no.

I have two hedgehogs and care for them amazingly. He was impressed but he still said no. I asked him why and he said we have too many animals . We have a bird, two dogs, two cats,two hedgehogs and my sister has two rats but that doesn't count cuz she's about to move out and get married and the bird is hers so that's going with her too.

I told him that and he said no. I have no other plans on what to do ! I need help cuz I really want one. I did everything for the hedgehogs and I got them and I'm doing the same for the ferret and the answer is no.

Please write me at Yepyiaoo AT yahoo DOT com

P.S. I also thought of pet sitting but I don't think the owners would let me borrow their ferret for a week. :'(

Jan 11, 2012
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same
by: FERRET LOVER FOREVER

I have the same problem! My mom and dad will not give me a ferret! My mom does not like them and my dad does like ferrets!! My mom might get me one though :)!!

My mom and dad promised me when my dwarf hamster goes to the rainbow bridge they will get me any kind of pet! I had to get a dwarf hamster because they are recomended for first time pet owners! So all you need to do is convince them!

That is how I caught the dog breed me and my dad wanted when my mom does not like them (a basset hound). Now she LOVES them!

If you wait one day you will get a ferret by that way :)

Jan 07, 2012
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I want one
by: Firedragonflame

I reaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyy want a ferret but my mom won't get me one. I keep trying but nothing works -- pleeease help me I will do anything.
Thanks
Firedragonflame

Dec 11, 2011
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Yeaa
by: thereadyset

OK, so yeah I tried what some of you guys said, and I took my dad to the pet store. He had ferrets before and I think he's really thinking about it because he said "I don't want to hold it".

So the ferret decides to climb onto my dad's back and it was the sweetest thing I ever saw! He started to talk to it in a small voice and started talkin baby talk to it, it was SO cute! She was a sable female and she was a rare cinamon color! She was beautiful!

Thanks guys for the help (although I think he's gunna keep his ground). But still thanks and I wish all u guys luck on getting your parents to get you a ferret.

Best of wishes Thereadyset! Bye guys!

Dec 10, 2011
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I REALLY want a ferret!
by: thereadyset

Hey guys, I have done everything i possibly can to ask my dad for a ferret! He always says no, I have gotten all of the books out of my library at school and I feel like I have read everything ever written about ferrets! I even wrote a 39 page book all about FERRETS!

I need help guys! I don't know what to do! I've tried everything...... Help me guys! I've run out of ideas and I'm totally stuck. If you guys have any creative ideas, PLEASE give them to me so I can try to use them on my VERY STUBBORN FATHER! thanx guys <3

Nov 07, 2011
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I need help too!
by: Mima

Hi there!
I'm 13 and 14 in 2 months and I've been obsessed with ferrets since I was about 8. My mum says yes now but my dad is VERY hard to convince (it's not just about pets, it's about everything!!). I am very commited to things and they both know that so if you have any ideas that will work to win them over pleeeease comment! ps. I've tried all of the usual letters and powerpoints and stuff so any really creative ideas will help loads!
Thanks xx

Nov 01, 2011
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I feel the first 2 peoples pain
by: Rika chan likes cookies

Yea it sucks D: I fell in love (not like gf bf but like awwww it's so cuuuute :D) with a ferret at the local pet store by my mom's house and I decided I'm gonna save up for it.

So far uh I don't have anything but I'm saving every single cent I get (meaning no more buying nail polish for a while), I told my grandma and grandpa about the cute little guy but they think they're rats :/ so I did A LOT of research to prove them wrong and other reasons.

I'm gonna tell my dad when I've saved up 600 dollars (I'm guessing I'll have that much in 2-3 years) but knowing him he would say no if i didn't save up money so he will most likely be seeing if I've saved up and the only thing I've been asking about at school in books (he sees what books I check out) he will probably know I really want the ferret (I nicknamed it Minority like the Greenday song) and maybe will give in.

Oct 11, 2011
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Same situation:(
by: Emma

Hi, I'm Emma. I am 12 but I turn 13 in just a couple weeks. I recently fell in love with ferrets but my mom says no (haven't asked my dad yet). She won't give me a reason! All she says is that as long as I am under their roof, the answer is no. I really hope I can convince them, since they said the same thing about my dog, and my sister's dog (and the cat who now belongs to the family thanks to me). I don't want to lie. I need to find something that they just CAN'T say no to! I might try the paper idea, and the book idea. I will let you know my progress.
-Ems, the hopeful ferret girl

Aug 03, 2011
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mhhmm
by: Anonymous

If you have a older brother or sister and have them take you to the pet store, buy one...come home and say you got him half off cuz he was the last one and they were going to get younger ones in. OR say one of your friend moved and they couldn't take him with them.

Sooo you'll end up stuck with it....and most likely since you already have it..they'll let you keep him.(I'm 15 and I've wanted one for like ever,..sooo me and my older brother bought him at a pet store!) I pulled this trick and they were mad at first and said I need to get rid of him...but they ended up falling in love with him.(Monster's his name) - Best ferret EVER!

Jun 27, 2011
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Ferrets
by: Claire

Hi Emily,
I sent you an email when I first got your comment and put some stuff in it that could help you to get a ferret, but I don't know if you received it or not. If you want another email just say. It's nice to know that theres someone out there that is in the same situation as me! If you want to email me my address is clairemillerxx_AT_hotmailDOTcoDOTuk
Good luck in getting a ferret,
Claire.

Apr 27, 2011
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I Feel your Pain
by: Anonymous

Hello Claire,

I'm almost 14 and I have been trying to convince my parents to let me get a ferret for the past year. I have a 17 year old dog, I've had a couple fish and some hermit crabs. My parents think that I am responsible enough to get one, but they don't want one.

They don't want because they smell bad. I asked them if me, my brother, or my sister smelled bad would they throw us out? They answered yes. I'm not getting anywhere, but at least I have something to work at.

The trick is to know the reason why they won't get you one. Try showing them how much you really want, for example my friend got the book, "Ferrets for Dummies" and read it cover to cover. Her parents where so impressed by her interest in ferrets that they got her one.

I think I'll try that next. I have taken my parents to the pet store to look at them, that made them not want one even more for some reason.

I think I'm trying too hard. If you have any ideas that might work to convince them to get one, or manage to get one, email me at

emilydangelmaier AT comcast DOT net

Jan 13, 2011
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Ferret ownership
by: Anonymous

Hi Claire - I can imagine your frustration but perhaps your parents are right.

If you have two gerbils, there's a very good chance that your ferret could get into their cage and kill them. That would be tragic :(

A suggestion ... is there a ferret shelter near to where you live? I've just started collating the shelters pages so it's not 100% just yet but take a look ...

http://www.all-about-ferrets.com/ferret-shelters-in-the-uk.html

I was thinking that if your parents would be prepared to go to the shelter with you and handle the ferrets, they might change their minds. Ferrets can melt people's hearts :D BUT, some people can't stand the slinky look of the ferret so they might not be charmed by one. I don't know.

But if they could go and see and smell and hear from someone else, they just might change their mind.

I hope they do and wish you all the best in your endeavours. However if they don't - you can think about getting your ferret when you're an adult and perhaps living in your own place so be patient!

Everything happens for the best ... or so I was told by my mother. Not sure I agree with her but it helps when things don't go my way!

Good luck and if you do get your ferret, please join us on the forum and tell us all about your new friend, OK?

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