I don't know if any of you remember, but a while ago i posted about possibly getting a dog for a birthday present from my best friend. Well, she found a breeder, chances are i'll be getting a dog soon! That's the good news, here's where it starts getting bad i guess. My sister's been looking around for a kitten. Not any kitten in particular, just a kitten. She started looking when she found out i may be getting a dog, so i guess it's sort of like "if he gets something I want something". She'll be getting a kitten from one of her friends long before i get the dog, my birthday present. Thing is, we have 2 dogs and a cat as it is, so i'm not even 100% sure that my parents would let me keep my dog, let alone after my sister gets a cat. Basically, my sister may have ****ed my chances of getting the birthday present i've wanted for years. Any advice?
getting a dog is a huge commitment. Your parents had better be on board before you even consider bringing it home.
What I don't understand is why your sister wants a kitten so suddenly. o_O You guys already have a cat.
Agreed. It sounds like your sister got jealous maybe? I don't want to jump to conclusions, since jealousy is a pretty big deal. Do your parents know that getting a dog as a present was the plan in the first place? Hopefully, they would go with that before letting your sister have a new ktity.
that sister certainly sounds annoying, considering she did that. I mean, if your parents said you could get a dog, but decide to not just because your sister gets a cat(which raises a few things on its own) than that's just going back on their word. They shouldn't say you could get something like a dog, and even look for one, just to get rid of it because your sister said "I want a kitten". Actually, why would they even buy her a kitten? That doesn't make sense. It's not her birthday, and she doesn't need a cat if you get a dog.
Alright here's the plan, we kill the batman... But in all serious, talk to your parents. They are the all powerful deciding factor in this. That's probably your best and possibly your only option. If not, then talk to your sister about this.
I'd talk to your parents about it. Let them know that you've been waiting for this dog for a long time, and that your sister is only wanting a cat because you're getting a dog. I'm sure they'll understand and try to work something out.
sounds like your sister only wants a all of a sudden cuz your getting a dog so she might be jealous of u getting a pet. did your parents say u could get a dog before your sister asked for a cat? its sounds like my sister, anyway it doesnt make sense if they said yes and now say no so just let them know u really want the dog or something like that
I would discuss the matter with your parents. Explain to them that this dog has been something you've wanted for a very long time. Tell them that it's a very important to you. Your sister is clearly just envious of you, so tell them that. And also mention that because this is a birthday present, you can't exactly just have it shunned because of your sister. After that, try and talk it over with your sister, with the help of your parents if necessary. Try to reason with her, and explain how much this present means to you. Tell her how you''d feel if you had to give away such a precious present all because she got a little jealous. If she argues, ask her why she needs this kitten all of a sudden, and if she can't give a reasonable answer, then that's a point to you. If she can't see things from your point of view, then let your parents have a chat with her. They should be able to work things out.
In situations like this I usually talk to my parents and reason with them. It eventually becomes clear when you give them the talk about equality. My parents are very conservative so I just state its communist for my younger sibling to be given the exact same thing.
Attention seeking maybe? Jealousy, maybe? Who knows. But I'd say just tell your parents you're getting a dog first before she gets her kitty. Hopefully, they'll listen to reason cause, from how it sounds, you have more of a right to keep the dog than she has to keep the cat. But there's also the fact that dogs, as far as I know, are harder to take care of than cats. While cats can entertain themselves, some dogs just can't, so you'll have to commit yourself to that dog too.
Now me, having heard from your family for almost a year, I can say they usually do go back on their word when they say they'll let you have something... only time I can remember when they didn't was when you got your motorbike for Christmas. Knowing your sister, and just how siblings work, it does sound like jealousy. I know you've been wanting a dog for a very, very long time, but don't let your sister ruin this opportunity for you just because she wants a kitten. I mean, you guys already have that demon cat. I'd say talk to her about it, then talk to your parents about it. Tell them how you feel about getting a dog, and how you feel about your sister just asking for a kitten all of the sudden. I wish you luck. :)
Kill the kitten. Or the girl. Whichever is easier to hide. Then again you could always voice these concerns to your parents, rather than strangers on the internet. I'm sure you guys could come to some kind of agreement/understanding.
