How can I convince my grandma? ANSWER ASAP?
I'm going on a flight to Baltimore on Wensday and I want to take my cat with me, my mother has offered to send my grandma money to pay for the cats shots and cat carrier but, my grandmother still refuses to let me take my cat. Please answer ASAP I'm 14. And I'm fly from my grandma's house to my mom's house
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It would help if I knew how old you were. I would talk to your grandma and ask her why not. Maybe she has a good reason behind it. One way that may work is to tell her you want to take the cat to prove you are responsible. To show that she can trust you. And to show more of your own independence.
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First, be certain your grandmother or anyone else in her household isn't allergic to cats. She might have friends or other relatives who visit her occasionally who also may be allergic to cat dander. Second, show her you have worked out all the details and thought of all the possible problems and have solutions for them all. Third, find out what are the airline's regulations (I do know your cat MUST have ALL shots in order to fly and there are stringent requirements for carriers) and fees for flying with your cat. Third, find out what are the risks to your cat of flying. When you know all that, you'll be armed with information to allay whatever fears your grandmother might have for and/or about your cat. Perhaps your grandmother has these kinds of concerns: Is the cat litter-box trained? Will there be an unpleasant smell? What kind of litter-box situation will grandma be required to provide? Does she have the means and space to provide it? Is your cat long or short haired? Is your grandma fussy about cat hair all over her furniture and/or clothes? Is your cat prone to hairball regurgitation? Your grandma may be wondering if your cat is an indoor cat or an outdoor cat. If it's an indoor cat, will grandma think it'll be under foot all the time? Will it caterwaul through the house late at night when she's trying to sleep? Could she be worried that your cat has fleas? What kind of outdoor situation would your cat face? City streets and traffic? Rural or suburban areas with predators prowling around looking for a tasty meal? Might it bring back into the house ticks or other insect pests? Cats usually eat many small meals throughout the day. Who will keep its food and water bowls full and clean? Who will pay for the food? What if the cat gets sick? Can you find out the nearest veterinarian to your grandmother's house? Who will have to deal with a sick cat going to the vets, you or your grandmother? Cats pretty much like an unchanging and familiar daily routine. How adaptable is your cat to new environments? W Would taking it out of its home environment, putting it through the trauma of an airplane ride and then being thrust into a whole new home and set of humans be something your cat can easily tolerate? Will it get homesick? Will it be locked up in its carrier all day and night? Also, ask yourself if this trip is in the best interests of your cat. Your cat won't know this is a temporary arrangement. Good luck. Holy mackerel! This is a whole different thing. All answerers here (including me) read your question as if you were flying from your mother's to your grandma's. Is this a permanent move? Are you going to be living with your mom, now? Either way, your grandma knows something of the concerns the answers here have written about. Flying is REALLY difficult for a cat. It isn't in the best interests of the cat. And if you're flying round trip, it's doubly hard on a cat. If you're making a permanent change of residence, then I understand you wanting to take your pet with you. If not, leave the poor kitty with grandma. You (and especially the cat) will be the better for it. Your grandma knows best.
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You can't. She has her reasons. I know I hate it when family members visit and bring their pets. The pets are in totally unfamiliar surroundings and their bodies are affected by the traveling. So they end up making messes they would not normally make at home. And it is gross. I do not have pets inside for a reason. Whether they clean up the mess or not, it goes through to the carpet pad and will always be there. It is rude. Then there is the pet hair. I do not want to have pet hair on my couches or clothing or anywhere. But even if those are not her reasons, she doesn't need a reason. It is her home, her rules. And if you do not like them you can stay home. And, it really is not in your car's best interest. Travel is hard on pets. So is the change in routine and environment. If you love your pet you do not want to put it through unnecessary stress. Leave it at home where it can be itself.
