Help! Need idea to persuade parents! (EMERGENCY)

Hello! 

Just a few things about myself, I'm new to this site (first post) and i'm nearly 14 and i have 2 cats and a kitten.

We've had our 2 cats for over a year now, and my black and white domestic longhair had a kitten, and yes, we're going to get her to the vet so she doesn't have any more kittens.

Anyways,  my parents want to give my cats away as they see them as little mess makers and distractions, my parents do not understand how much I really care for these cats and how I absolutely adore them to bits. I've been doing as many things as i can e.g cleaning the litter, feeding, combing and playing etc. My mum does not like it when she has to clean the litter and care for the cats while my siblings and I are away. (school)

Due to this, my parents have decided that they no longer feel as if they can deal with the cats and have the need to give them away to a different home... 

My parents fail to realize how much I love my cats and cannot bear to live without them  

I would GREATLY appreciate any ideas/tips to what I can do to persuade them to let me keep my precious cats

I know this may seem odd, but I see them as my best friends I would be shattered to see them go to another home. 

- Misty2k13

P.S - sorry if some parts do not make sense, I've written this in a rush.

Once again, THANK YOU!

Means a lot to me  

Have you sat them down and talked to them? Show them how responsible you are. Explain to them how much the cats mean to you. Show them how you've done your research about cats and how you're caring for them 100%.

 My mum does not like it when she has to clean the litter and care for the cats while my siblings and I are away. (school)

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This part confuses me. When you say school, do you mean a boarding school, or do you mean "go in the morning, back in late afternoon" kind? If it's the latter, your mom certainly doesn't need to "care" for the cats -- they're perfectly fine on their own for a few hours.

Ultimately though, given your age and the fact that you're still dependent on them, your parents do have the final say, and whatever their decision is, you should respect that, even if you disagree. That doesn't mean you can't fight tooth and nail for your cats though. The first step is to talk to them and show them quantifiable proof of how responsible you are.

Hello! 

Thanks for the reply, I've spoken to them and they seem to understand much better now.

They've decided to keep them for a while longer   However, they did mention that we will have to give them away sooner or later, but i'm glad they get to stay with us for a longer period of time.

Thanks again Greatly appreciated   

p.s - When I meant school, I meant going in the morning and returning in the afternoon. (Apologies for not being specific.) 

I don't understand why your parents say they will have to give your cats away eventually, although unfortunately being in rescue I have seen that often parents will take cats to a shelter when the kids go off to college.  This doesn't usually happen if the kids stay attached to the cats, go to school locally and stay with the parents, or find a place of their own (shared house with others for instance) where they can take their cats.  Your parents may be thinking you will get tired of the cats and it won't matter so much in a few years when you are older and interested in boys more than cats, so a lot of this is probably up to you.  It sounds like your parents care a lot about your feelings, so maybe they will be willing to keep your cats as long as they keep you, and when you move out, your cats go with you.

You said you plan to get the adult cat spayed (all of the cats should be spayed/neutered including the kitten by the time she's 4 months old).  You could show how much you care and how responsible you are by offering to help with that.  You can search for low-cost neuter-spay clinics online and print the info for your parents.  You can offer to make the appointment.  You can babysit and do fundraising (bake cookies, shovel snow, etc.) to help with the expenses.  You can even give your parents an IOU for the balance, since you can make more money when you are a little older or in the summer.  Your parents should be very impressed if you take that kind of responsibility.

It should be okay to clean out the litterbox once a day. This means your parents wouldn't have to do it while you are at school. Food you can just put ready for them (Kibbles) so they won't need to feed them in that case either. Actually, your parents don't really need to do anything while you are out; tell them that. They are cats, they can take care of themselves. When you return home you can fill up their food bowl if it's empty, clean the litterbox, and play with them. 

Next to that, cats are extremely good for children. You will learn to be responsible, I'm sure your parents will appreciate that. 

I can tell you care about your cats. Tell your parents how much they mean to you and that you can't imagine being without them.

 Welcome to TCS, Misty!!  As an elder, I am thrilled that you, a member of the younger generation, are already a "cat guardian"  It is a blessing that your parents have relented somewhat.  It may be that they don't quite realize how important the feline/human bond is....cats' brains have the closest emotional centers to humans. As you navigate the "teen zone", your kitties will be your most trustworthy confidantes and you will gain self-confidence both in caring for them and basking in their adoration.

RedTop has very good suggestions on how to support your kitties yourself and I feel that your parents will be very proud of your efforts.

Please keep us updated   Susan & Crew