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Post by KAdY110 on Sept 1, 2014 12:42:04 GMT -5
Hi! I'm Kate I have made an account but its not been registered or something yet... anyway I have been intrsted in ferrets for 3 years and Iam down on my knees begging for one. I'm not the kind of person to buy pets on impulse on want one because its fluffy and cute, I have had many pets before and ferrets are by far my favourite animal!
It all started at a little village strawberry fair where my grandma lives where I saw a sign for ferret racing. to be honest I had no idea what a ferret was but I knew it was an animal and I love animals! we made it over to the races to find that they had already finished, but I didn't even notice, because I had my eyes on the ferrets in the information tent. we went in and dad talked to this man while he let me hold the little guys. the man said that they were great pets and even offered to sell us some there and then, but my dad, being my dad, refused.
Since then I have been totally in love with ferrets, I have looked at every ferret website, read all books and watched every ferret video on youtube. My dad is really trict and will not let me get one. and even if he did he said he wants it to live in a hutch outside! I would hate for it to live outside like a hunting ferret, I want it to have the best cage (ferret nation), best food and a great life.
I know I am being selfish and greedy but still sometimes I feel he is being so mean...(I know hes not..)
Please help me, How can I convince him to let me? ive tried everything and he already knows I am responsible with pets, but he just doesn't want one  if I did get a fuzzball, how can I convince him to let me keep it inside?
Thank YOU! ... xoxoxo
( sorry for all my mistakes the typing was weird and will not let me correct them)  |
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Post by mjbez on Sept 1, 2014 12:55:40 GMT -5
It's awesome that you have found a love for ferrets, and have been doing your research on them. However, I have to be honest. Living at home and depending on someone else (Dad) for help is not going to be ideal unless he really wants them. Ferrets are pretty needy animals, both with time and money. Do you have 3-4 hours a day to let your ferret out to play? That is minimum, and if you only have one you will need even more time. Do you have money saved for an emergency fund? And a vet that specializes in ferrets close by? I know many people here have dropped hundreds, or thousands on their ferrets each year. I have not had one year with mine that I didn't spend a minumum of a few hundred per ferret. I just had a routine vet bill for over 500. No emergency or anything, just 3 who needed their deslorelin and a check up. Having them outside is only an option if it doesn't get too hot or too cold where you live. They cannot tolerate heat. I am only telling you this to be realistic. Ferrets ARE wonderful animals. But they do require a lot. I am a total animal lover, and love my ferrets, but they have been the most expensive and challenging animals I have ever had. I would recommend waiting until you have a solid income and the time.  The wait would be worth it. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 13:12:29 GMT -5
Hi and Welcome to the HFF  All of us understand your love of ferrets. We feel that way too. Your Dad has said no, and doesn't plan on changing his mind. mjbez has explained the expense and how complicated ferrets can be. I have a suggestion, why don't you look around for some ferret shelters and rescues and volunteer your time. You will get to spend alot of time with ferrets, you will learn alot and you will show your Dad, just how responsible that you can be with ferrets. I don't know how your school system works, but here in the States, kids get credit for Community Service. Volunteering at a Shelter should count as Community Service. In the meantime, spend some time with us on the forum. You can share in the fun, learn a little and get involved in discussions. Have fun and see you around the fourm (dance) |
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Post by KaDY110 on Sept 1, 2014 13:16:24 GMT -5
Hi thanks for the help. i completely understand everything you said and agree. i know i did sound a bit silly and childish in the post but i am completely serious about ferrets. i am not yet old enough to have my own place and i have thought seriously about owning a ferret. i am saving money now as i want to fully support them and pay for all vet bills. although i am afraid i will probably not be able to get one anytime soon and will have to wait anyway  thank you for your help... x |
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Post by msav on Sept 1, 2014 13:18:49 GMT -5
Having someone else making decisions over a pet you love is not an ideal situation ever.
your best thing to do if you do not have full support from your parents is to wait. I am sorry to have to tell you this, but if once you convince them to get you a ferret you will have to convince them every time your ferret needs vet care, food, toy, ect.
A ferret needs to be cared for by someone who will love them and be able to directly provide for them forever.
Be patient
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Post by mjbez on Sept 1, 2014 13:30:26 GMT -5
I didn't think you sounded silly. I remember what it was like to be the animal lover in my family. Its tough when not everyone is on board is all. I think the ferret shelter idea is a really good one. I would totally volunteer if I had one close by. It's a great way to get your "ferret fix" while waiting |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2014 14:23:11 GMT -5
I completely understand what you're going through, I went through the same thing with my parents. You do have to understand that it's their money, and their house, so you have to respect their decisions, but that doesn't mean you can't keep trying. I'm a teenager, still in highschool, and I got my first ferret 4 years ago. I did my research before I asked my mother, and when I did I explained to her everything I was willing to do for them, and asked what she wanted from me. She made me save my money, and I babysitted ferrets for other people, until one day when I was fostering a little girl, before she went back to the shelter my mom caved and said I could keep her.
Don't beg your parents, don't ask over and over again, simply ask them politely if they will think about it, then wait a few weeks and ask them if they thought about it, you need to prove you're mature and responsible enough to care for ferrets, because they are not easy. Keep up the research, save your money, and try to volunteer at some shelters.
I have baby ferret fever right now, and I'm trying to make my mom understand that we need two new baby ferrets... haha
Best of luck!
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