Need to convince my parents that I’m responsible enough for a dog of my own

I have several stuffed dogs and FurReal Friends dogs.

I have played with them a lot when I was younger, but my parents don’t think I’m mature enough to handle an actual pet.

My favorite toy has always been Spot, my adorable Dalmatian dog, who communicates by barking “Woh”.

My favorite FurReal Friend is one that asks for treats and walks to you when you clap at her.

I also had a FurReal Friend white dog that you could take for walks when I was little.

I’ve also practiced with my mom’s boyfriend’s dog. She’s a dachshund-chihuahua mix who steals your food when you’re not looking. She also makes puppy dog eyes to beg for your food.

My parents are divorced and my mom lives out in the country. I help her out with the chickens, all egg-layers.

I have tried to handle baby cows. When I was younger, I rode and helped take care of a pony named Dolly, and more recently, I went to a different horse-riding stable and took care of a beautiful white horse named Snow.

I am good with animals and helped the staff feed their rabbits in 3rd grade.

When my brother was in kindergarten, the teacher let everyone take turns with the class rabbit.

We also had parakeets once.