My roommates won't let me have a cat and I'm pouting!

padfoot3179
padfoot3179 Posts: 14 Member
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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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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Well the mature way would be: two against one, you lose.
  • steve1686
    steve1686 Posts: 346 Member
    move out and get your own place where you can make all the decisions yourself
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    Adopt cat, bring cat home. Let cat do it's thing. Roommates will fall in love with cat.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    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.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    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.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    they got mad and said the litter will smell too bad

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  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    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
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    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.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    I have my last cat's ashes in my garage.
    I'll send him out to you. Nobody can complain about that, right?
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    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!
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    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!
  • PoopieMonster
    PoopieMonster Posts: 295 Member
    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.
  • Filletsteak
    Filletsteak Posts: 85 Member
    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.

    :flowerforyou:
  • SmartAlec03211988
    SmartAlec03211988 Posts: 1,896 Member
    Never stopped me from getting a pet anyway.

    They ended up enjoying said pets quite a bit.
  • singlefemalelawyer
    singlefemalelawyer Posts: 382 Member
    I thought this was another cat gif thread...

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  • billsica
    billsica Posts: 4,741 Member
    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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  • yummy_
    yummy_ Posts: 248 Member
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  • Christizzzle
    Christizzzle Posts: 454 Member
    move out and get your own place where you can make all the decisions yourself

    This!!
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    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:
  • Cp731
    Cp731 Posts: 3,195 Member
    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.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    Nightmares. I shall now have nightmares.
  • babykitty2013
    babykitty2013 Posts: 17
    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 :-)
  • PoopieMonster
    PoopieMonster Posts: 295 Member
    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.
  • wolverine66
    wolverine66 Posts: 3,779 Member
    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 dog
  • martindm3
    martindm3 Posts: 2
    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??
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    Once you have your own place you can have all the cats, hair and litter boxes you want!
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Cats are evil little spawns of satan.
  • bearkisses
    bearkisses Posts: 1,252 Member
    I wouldn't ask :P
  • Bethie_J
    Bethie_J Posts: 43 Member
    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.
  • babykitty2013
    babykitty2013 Posts: 17
    they got mad and said the litter will smell too bad

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    This cracks me up :laugh:

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