How to get my dad to say yes to a cat?

i really want a kitten but my dad dosent like them he says they get up on the counter we used to have cats and they did, so he made us get rid of them. i thought of some stuff like paying for de-clawing and spaying. but i need more....please help!

p.s. no mean or imiture answers plz. its annoying!

p.s.s. we also have 5 dogs right now.and 3 fish...

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You cant train cats to not go on the counter with a squirt bottle. You can also train them to use the toilet....

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kittens are trouble - your dad is right

an older more settled cat is better

and declawing is cruel

if you insist on declawing - get a cat who has already had this done

here is a link about convincing parents to get you a pet

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Convincing-...

here is one on declawing

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Declawing-Y...

spaying for sure is important!
Wait until you're an adult and living on your own. I know that's not what you want to hear, but do you really want a cat living with someone who doesn't want a cat and doesn't like the cat? It's not healthy or safe for the cat. If you're a cat lover, see if you can volunteer with a shelter or rescue and spend time with cats that way.
Your cat may TRULY be in danger from the 5 dogs. I think your dad is right.

Also, he does NOT seem like someone who has the patience to live with a cat. He made you "get rid of" (BAD!!!) the other cats? What happened to them? PLEASE don't let another cat have to go thru this!!

For the cat's sake, wait until you are older to think of getting one.
How will your dogs react to a kitten?

It sounds like you guys have your hands full with the dogs...5 is a lot!

Tell your dad that it will be your responsibility to train the kitten, and if you fail, promise to get rid of it. IN the mean time, read everything you can about training kittens on the internet. Perhaps you can find a professional cat trainer by your house.

It is my birthday today (woo-hoo!!!), and I think my bf is going to get me a kitten. He also hates cats, but I promised him that I will clean up after it and etc. He caved in....