My roommates won't let me have a cat and I'm pouting!
padfoot3179
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So it says on our lease we are allowed to have pets but when I asked my brother in law and fiance (my roommates) if I could get a kitten, they got mad and said the litter will smell too bad and cats gets hair everywhere. I've wanted a cat since I've moved out of my parents 5 years ago and haven't been able to have one because the places we lived in before didn't allow them. Now that i have a lease that says we're allowed to, I still can't have one. I don't want to cause a fight but how do you think I could handle this peacefully?
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Well the mature way would be: two against one, you lose.0
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move out and get your own place where you can make all the decisions yourself0
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Adopt cat, bring cat home. Let cat do it's thing. Roommates will fall in love with cat.0
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Well the mature way would be: two against one, you lose.
^That = logic.
Another option would be to move and get your own place. You could become a crazy cat person.
And dogs are better anyways.0 -
move out and get your own place where you can make all the decisions yourself
Yeah, pretty much this. Sorry, hon, you may need to wait awhile longer for your furry friend.0 -
they got mad and said the litter will smell too bad
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Adopt cat, bring cat home. Let cat do it's thing. Roommates will fall in love with cat.
this is pretty much how my wife brought in our last cat0 -
I'm confused by your family tree.
You.
Brother-in-law with no wife?
Your Fiance? Are you referring to him as your roommate?
This is important. It's directly related to how you acquire 10 house cats.0 -
I have my last cat's ashes in my garage.
I'll send him out to you. Nobody can complain about that, right?0 -
Adopt cat, bring cat home. Let cat do it's thing. Roommates will fall in love with cat.
this is pretty much how my wife brought in our last cat
This is what I did with our dog. Now my family can't imagine life without him.
BUT it's my family, different with roommates!0 -
My roommate won't let me bring a cat home either...but she is HIGHLY allergic to them.
Anyway, the house voted and you lost. Sorry.:flowerforyou: I love cats too!0 -
You get the cat anyways, duh. Let them know you're the king of the castle and they come 3rd and 4th after the cat.0
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Watch a Kitten Cam immediately and the pouting will go away!
http://new.livestream.com/FosterKittenCam/Mythbusters
There are others to watch, but these guys are so cute. Hopefully it will keep you going (and your housemates happy, esp as they are family) until it's time for you to move on and have your own place.
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Never stopped me from getting a pet anyway.
They ended up enjoying said pets quite a bit.0 -
I thought this was another cat gif thread...
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Just get a cat and bring it home. Whats so hard about that?
The problem is that you asked first. Next time just do it and ask for forgiveness.
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move out and get your own place where you can make all the decisions yourself
This!!0 -
Quality cat litter will cover the smell as long as you clean and change it frequently. Females don't spray as much as males, but either way you must get the cat fixed. and yes some will disagree, but declawed if you have decent furniture. I buy the lint rollers at my big box store in 6 packs because my cat is semi long hair, but the dog hair I find is much worse!!
Biggest thing.... cats cost money just like kids. Vet visits, food, litter, toys, etc. It all adds up. Be sure you can afford it before you get it. Goldfish are so much easier, just not quite as loving :bigsmile:0 -
Cats are gross, they leave hair every place, they claw your furniture and you have to clean the litter box.
Do your self a favor and get a dog, a rescue, if you want a pet.0 -
Nightmares. I shall now have nightmares.0 -
Tell them that pets help relieve stress and help people live longer ( known fact around our house :-) We have 5 cats and 2 dogs. I can't imagine my life without ever having a cat. We've always had them. They are a blessing to everyone. If they don't like him/her now, then they will eventually fall in love with them :-) You could also make it a family thing of all of you going out to look at cats and see which one they like best :-) Let them know they can be part of the process of getting one :-)
More importantly, lives are better with pets :-) Just remind them of that :-)0 -
Cats are gross, they leave hair every place, they claw your furniture and you have to clean the litter box.
Do your self a favor and get a dog, a rescue, if you want a pet.
Dogs leave way more hair, they eat your underwear and poop on your head when you're sleeping.0 -
My roommate won't let me bring a cat home either...but she is HIGHLY allergic to them.
Anyway, the house voted and you lost. Sorry.:flowerforyou: I love cats too!
i'm highly allergic to cats and dogs. I'm talking head congestion, sneezing, itchiness, watery eyes, want-to-punch-myself-in-the-face allergic. But, I am also highly medicated.
Signed,
owner of 2 cats and 1 dog0 -
Cat litter now is so much better at odor control -especially the arm and hammer brand-so that argument is moot. I love cats and would probably just bring one home and let it work its magic as kitties do so well!! Why do they get to dictate what you can and can't have anyway??0
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Once you have your own place you can have all the cats, hair and litter boxes you want!0
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Cats are evil little spawns of satan.0
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I wouldn't ask :P0
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Cats smell awful and leave hair everywhere. Your roommates win.
Everyone who says that cat litter has improved is someone that lives with the stench day in and out and therefore doesn't notice it. It still stinks.0 -
they got mad and said the litter will smell too bad
This cracks me up :laugh:0
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