I really want a kitten.

I agree. there must be a reason why. I know it may seem unfair..

either that, or simply your dad doesn’t like cats! maybe he’s a dog person! I always wanted a dog, but my mum was a cat person…so I never got a dog (although on reflection, it was undoubtedly a good thing lol!)

and seriously - kittens WRECK EVERYTHING! I had to re-dress my xmas tree 4 times last year!

make him lookat the bennifets of having a cat to a dog and then show him the negitives of both. I can only think of two negitives for a cat.

1. they cant come with you on trips

2. they poop in litter box

you’re not really thinking of the financial costs. I know you said you wont have to pay for the kitten itself but what about having the kitten desexed, vacinations, vet bills, food.

I can understand why your father would be reluctant. Im sure you have the best intentions but when the novelty wears off, you might not be so enthusiastic. The only thing I can suggest is spending time with other peoples pets as a way to proove to your father you are responsible enough, etc, if people you know are going away, you could volunteer to look after their pets while they are gone.

Well,whats his reasoning for saying no? Is someone allergic,or somehting?

Kittens can be kind of hard to take care of.. If theyre not litter trained,they can ruin your whole house with the smell of cat pee,which is a really hard smell to get rid of. You also have to get they spayed and nuetered,or else theyll spray. Plus,you dont know if theyd get along wiht your dogs.

Either way,Id just talk to him about it more,let him know your intentions on taking care of it,and make sure he knows you would take full responsibility.

My dad’s only reasons on saying no are for the fact that he thinks he will end up taking care of it, but he wil not. like I told hime before, I would be the sole parent for the little kitten and he would do nothing. Untill I litter trained my kitten, I would keep it in my room. I would take the kitten out at different times to play, to. We have a carpet steamer, and if the kitten peed on the carpet I would use that to clean it up. My dog would love this kitten and only try to play with it, for he is a loving , caring dog.