How do you convince someone to let you have a rat?
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http://www.quite.co.uk/rats/
I was surprised to discover that they are very intelligent animals. Despite the way they are looked down upon as cumbersome bottom-feeders, domestic rats are actually very smart. You can even train them and teach them tricks!
After reading up on different things, like food and housing, convince your parents that they are not difficult to take care of. Even show them the website I just showed you. And honestly, they aren't very hard to take care of. You can feed them vegetables, whole-grain foods, and even dog food. This is all discussed in the link.
It is very much like raising a hamster or a gerbil. The only hassle is cleaning up the cage, which I just think is gross. But if you do not have a problem doing this, you will have no problem raising that rat to have a happy and healthy lifestyle.
NOTE: Don't use the term "rat". Parents or wives often make decisions based on how to approach them with a question. Call it a mouse. "Rodent" is another word you want to avoid. It doesn't make for a great argument.
I hope I helped; have a great day!!!
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Also let him know that rats are a lot nicer than hamsters and most other rodent style pets. Also if you can find a way to show dad that the rat won't be able to get out of the cage unless you let it out he might be more willing. That was my mom's problem when I lived with them.
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The rats that I had in my youth were amazingly smart.
You could also tell him that the rats raised for pets are not at all like the ones you see coming out of the sewers of New York or any other big city.
Owning a rat would cost very little compared with owning a cat or dog.
I used to collect shoe boxes and make a maze for my rat (his name was Ernest) he loved to figure out the puzzle, or if he got tired he would just start nibbling on the cardboard. He would take naps with me too.
I miss him.
Warning: Don't put the cage anywhere near curtains or fabric. I did and had to replace the drapes!
my own rat... ernest
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Thanks Bunnyphuphu. And if worse comes to worst and your parents absolutely refuse to get you a rat, just get a bunny! Everyone loves bunnies!!! haha
great idea with the 'rodent' terminology!
hey @mathewh... from what I've heard, bunnies can cause more trouble as pets with chewing. (but I've always wanted one too...) :)
If you havea already done a lot of research on rats (mice), show your father first-hand that you know what you're talking about and have the dedication to care for the animal's needs. You might also want to tell your father that this is an excellent opportunity to gain some RESPONSIBILITY. Parents love that word, don't they?