Question by Tgkglide: Do you think this will convince my parents to let me get a cat?
To Dad:
(Before you read this please read this thoroughly)
I have been doing a lot of research on cats and the benefits that they can bring to the household. In addition to the enjoyment we will receive from the cat, I will learn responsibility and we will be helping a cat that my have been euthanized otherwise. Additionally, cats are proven to reduce blood pressure and they are also proven to reduce stress in the household. I know you may be worried about the expense of adding a feline to the household (especially with today’s economy) but I can assure you that I have planned a budget to help cover the costs of the cat. I have a part time job and will contribute all of my money to the expenses of the cat BEFORE purchasing anything for myself. I understand the costs and have created a list of supplies as well as their costs to follow. I have also included a schedule for the care of the cat which shows when I will feed, clean the litter box, groom and train the cat. I am willing to sign a contract that if I do not take care of my obligations to the cat in terms of the cost or the responsibility I will lose a privilege such as TV, phone or computer for a length of time determined by you.
List of Costs
Cat from an animal shelter $ 100 or less (includes shots, spay/neuter)
Food $ 10 per month
Litter $ 10 per month
Litter box $ 15
Water and food bowls $ 2
Scratching post $ 10
Toys $ 5
Annual veterinary care (non emergency) $ 70 or $ 8 saved per month.
Total startup: $ 152 and Monthly after that: $ 28
Contract:
I Jonathan Glidewell accept to the duty of owning a cat. This will include of paying for the whole economical costs, paying for the supplies, grooming, training the cat, scooping up the cat’s poop when I go see the litter box I will scoop up the poop and pee. I will groom the cat regularly on a daily basis if it has long hair or if it is short haired every other day. If the cat bites or scratches up anyone I will get a small spray bottle and spray it and eventually it will realize that doing that is wrong. I will open up a saving’s account and save up money for the emergency vet. I will also plan to get the kitty just right after he got his shots and has been spayed/neutered.
I _______________________________ as of ____(MM)________(DD)_____(YY) Agree to the terms.
I _______________________________ as of ____(MM)________(DD)_____(YY) Agree to the terms.
Schedule:
Morning:
(Monday-Friday)
5:45: Wake-up
5:45-6:00 Take a shower
6:00-6:02 Clean up the cat’s poop & cat
6:02-6:10 Get dressed
6:10-6:15 Get the cat food
Evening:
(Monday-Tuesday)
2:45+ Play with the cat & give the cat food and water
(Wednesday-Friday)
2:45-3:05 Play with the cat & give the cat food and water
3:15-3:45 Walk the dog(Killer)
3:50+ Play/train the cat
(Saturday)
1:00-1:30 Walk the dog
1:35+ Play/Feed the cat
(Sunday)
12:00/10:30/9:00: Go to church
1:30/12:00/10:30+ Play/feed the cat.
Night:
(Monday-Friday)
8:00 Give the cat food and water for the night
8:00-9:00 Play with the cat
9:00+ Go to bed
Supply list:
[ ] Scratching Post: $ 39.99
[ ] Cat bed: $ 9.99
[ ] 2 meal feeder $ 39.99
[ ] Atit Deluxe Drinking Fountain & Accessories for Cats $ 35.99
[ ] Petmate Pet Escort for Cats & Small Dogs $ 19.99
[ ] Cat Collar $ 6.99
[ ] Avoderm Natural Indoor food 7 lbs. $ 19.99
[ ] Grooming comb $ 14.99
[ ] Cat Litter $ 13.99
[ ] Litter box $ 31.99
[ ] Litter box scooper $ 3.49
[ ] Oxy pet stain and odor remover $ 14.99
[ ] Laser cat toy $ 8.99
[ ] Expandable Cat Tunnel $ 19.99
[ ] Arctic Plush toys $ 2.89
[ ] Dentabite cat treats $ 1.50
[ ] The cat itself 100-
Total: $ 385.75
Best answer:
Answer by Joe B.
Wow! Well thought out. And as an owner of four cats, you’ve got the costs down pretty close. This will show your parents you are serious about being responsible for taking care of the cat. Will it work? No telling, but it is a step in the right direction.
Good luck! Cats are wonderful companions and funny as heck. Although they are very independent for the most part, there’s nothing like the affection they can show you and a purring cat is a great stress reliever.
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