Parents. I need advice on steps to take on proving to my parents that im responsible enough for a puppy?

Im 13, and my parents say i need to prove that im responsible enough for a puppy. So they decided to get me a fish. I have to keep it alive till they decide im ready for the next step up. And ideas on what that next step up pet would be? Please help.Parents. I need advice on steps to take on proving to my parents that im responsible enough for a puppy?
The problem with 'stepping up' with pets is the fact that you end up with a bunch of pets that still need daily care and attention and you will end up having no time for a puppy. Show your parents that you are committed to dogs. Spend some time helping out at your local animal shelter. Perhaps you can spend some time and effort raising donations for your local shelter. My step-daughter had 2 birthday parties (1 at her mom's for school friends and 1 at our house for friends and family) and her invitations stated that she would not be accepting birthday gifts for herself but would happily accept donations for the Humane Society (her idea). I went to the shelter's website and printed a list of needed items and mailed a copy with each invitation. We collected dog food, cat food, toys, treats and much needed cleaning supplies.


Spend some time researching different breeds so that you know what breeds or mixed breeds would fit your home, yard, family, schedule and lifestyle best. Learn all about training!!!!! Training any dog, but especially a puppy, takes more than just time and dedication. It takes knowledge about dogs - how they think and respond to our voices and more importantly, our body language. Then perhaps you can show your parents your dedication to dogs, not just having any old pet. You can even compromise and adopt a young adult dog (trust me, you WILL fall in love with a few at the shelter). A puppy requires a lot of time and constant work and has to be done by everyone in the household. A puppy is also a lot more expensive for your parents. A puppy needs a lot of trips to the vet for vaccinations (which is pretty costly) as well as surgery to be spayed or neutered. Any adult dog you adopt from a shelter will already be spayed or neutered. Good luck!Parents. I need advice on steps to take on proving to my parents that im responsible enough for a puppy?
A fish? Just tell them you know a dog is not all fun and games and that you WOULD help. I'm 13, and I'm the one giving my dog water, not my dad!
Ask your parents if you could possibly foster a puppy from a local animal shelter. That way your parents know its only temporary and you can prove to them that you are responsible enough for a puppy.
Animals should not teach responsibility...but, make sure you do extra chores around the house, without being asked and take REALLY good care of the fish!! Oh, and get an older dog(about 1-3 years) They are already houstrained, and socialized. Overall much easier to care 4, there are some really cute mutts in shelters, good luck!!
act a little more mature, do more chores, and do stuff when your not asked, like straightening up the house before they get home, also pet sit other animals anything you can get willl do even feeding a coulpe fish while you neighbors are away.
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A dog is a BIG responsiblilty. You have to bathe them, walk them, clean their poo up, keep them from barking all night, crate train, house train them and more. I would start off with a rescued cat (not kitten) and in another two years, if you are doing good with your cat, consider asking them to add a pup to your clan.
no kid needs a puppy you have school and no time get a kitty
Im going through the same thing. I had 12 fish for about 2 years, then they began dying off. My one fish named ';Lucky'; lived for 6 years. But yeah, a fish is the first step. Maybe try parakeets. Thats what I have right now. It is a good start because you have to clean their cage every 2 days, and they need fed once a day. Kind of half the work you would put into a dog. If you do get a parakeet, get one, not two. We got 2 and they have bonded to eachother. If you get one (like my friend has) they will bond to you. You can let them out of the cage and carry them around on your shoulder! They r really cool. You should do some research. Also try Petfinder.com!





Good Luck!
well im not a parent like give it food every 2 hours or so it would stay alive oh and when you take it out to clean to bowl get a glass of water that ok
the next step up might be the puppy, you just have to show them that you can take care of a pet and are willing to do the not so fun parts of taking care of one.. puppys are cute and cuddly, BUT they are also a ton of work.. its not all playing.. you have to think of the cleaning up of the dog mess in the house during training, and you have to take them for walks etc.. For now, just take care of the fish, clean the bowl and feed it etc.. without being asked..and dont keep asking them constantly, that will just annoy them. Offer to help out around the house, or to do odd jobs for neighbors etc..so that when they do eventually let you have one you can offer to help pitch in with the vet bills etc..