Riker's+Persuasive+Letter

December 14, 2009

Dear Mom and Dad, I would like to get a new dog. I love dogs, and since our Jack Russell, Barley, is sixteen, he might pass away soon. Dogs are friends of the family, are fun to have, and help us through tough times. Also, it would save an animal from a shelter. 12,000 dogs are killed every year from abuse, and countless others are hurt (according to peta.com). Another reason is that it would give Barley a good friend and he would howl less because he is occupied by the new dog. When I asked you earlier, you said that it would be too high maintenance for you. I will be with it as much as I can, and when I can't be with the dog, I will crate train it so that it can go there so that it won't bother you. Another reason you said that I could not have the dog because we already have a dog. I understand this, but Barley won't be around much longer. Due to this, Barley could train the dog the way of life around the house. The final reason you gave me as to why I can't have a dog is that it is too expensive. Well, purebred dogs are VERY expensive, dogs from shelters aren't that expensive and go to a good cause. I also would pay $200 to the dog, so that that the financial stress is not too hard on you. Like I said earlier, nearly 12,000 dogs are killed from abuse every year, so this is going to a good cause. I hope that you will consider getting me a dog, Mom and Dad. It is to a good cause, would give Barley a friend, give the family a good time, and countless other reasons.

Love,

Riker, your favorite son. =D