I need help convincing my parents to get me a cat, please?
I've asked a question before asking for suggestions to help me convince my parents to let me adopt a cat, but nothing really turns up. My problem is that my cat passed away a few months ago, my family didn't bond with her at all, only I did. I took great care of her until it was her time to go. I am ready to adopt a cat or a kitten now but my parents won't let me. Does anybody have any suggestions as to how I should go about convincing them? I'll write a bit about myself and my predicament below :
I am 14 years old almost 15
I am an honours student with an 85%+ average
I always do my chores
I have 2 dogs that have no problem what so ever with cats
I take care of my dogs, walk them, feed them, play with them and clean up their messes in the yard
I have about a thousand dollars saved if my cat needs some things, my parents would definitely pay the vet bills no matter what, that's just who they are- trust me
I am an avid volunteer with many cat shelters, charities, adopt a thons, and I feed feral cat colonies
My family has more than enough money to pay for a cat
I would only adopt from a shelter
One of the shelters I volunteer with has 2 litters of kittens that are about 3 weeks and an expecting mother cat
I'm not looking to adopt just yet, I'm willing to wait a month or 2, but I need to get the ball rolling so I can get my parents on the right track
I'd prefer a kitten over a cat so that I could train it but either is fine with me
My pets are never by themselves for more than 4 hours at a time
My cat would be strictly indoors
I would DEFINITELY get it spayed/neutered
I've made all of these points clear to my parents but to no avail! And suggestions? PLEASE HELP