Yes.

I don't see why not.

As long as it is agreed that SHE will feed and water it etc ..play with it , give it love and attention ... Most of all; your parnt(s) need to enforce thaose rules ... !! +5

Definitely. And you should be nice about it too.

I don't see why not as long as she is mature enough to handle it and understands what will be expected.

If she is responsible and will be dedicated and loving to the dog, I don't see why not.

Only if she realizes that adopting an animal is a lifetime commitment (the pets lifetime). They don't need to be ignored or put on a chain. They need love and attention as well as health care, food, water and treats. Additionally, they go to the bathroom, does she realize that she will need to clean up after the dog. So many pets are dropped off at animal shelters (where they are usually put to sleep, and cats are almost always put to sleep) when the responsibilities become overwhelming. I have four cats that are indoor only, (in my opinion its safer) so I have to clean more due to their hair, I have to run an air purifier, their water fountain and keep a heating pad on for them so my electric bills are higher. Their food, treats and litter bills are over $7000.00 a year. Then there is their health insurance that runs $175.00 a month that I have yet to be able to afford, so when they get sick I have to dip into my savings. I say all of that to say this, pets are a big responsibility and they are not disposable. They hurt and have feelings just like us, so if your sister is not ready for all of that, maybe you should mention to your parents some of things that I listed. Besides if you don't want a dog and little sister is not ready, you might get tapped to take on all of this. I know I did when I was a kid.

Age has nothing to do with it ... is she mature and responsible enough to care for and maintain and be accountable for the well being and health of the animal? doesn't matter if she's 7, 13, 28, or 49 ...

Is she responsible enough to take care of it? Have her parents said it was OK?

i wouldnt... i was 14 when i got a dog... yes i take care of it and all that stuff... but i like doing otiher things than taking care of him... so i feel like im neglecting him... he gets fed takin out when he needs to go... etc. but i don;t think he gets all the atention he deserves... im 16 now and i rly feel bad for him, but i don't think i could give him up

Most certainly. A dog as a pet will teach her responsibility and how to care for an animal that is dependant on her.She will learn about the loyalty that comes with affection. I think every young teen should have the experience of caring for a pet such as a dog.

We always had a "family dog" but I was 13 when I got my first PERSONAL DOG...Pal was my dog and I had the responsibility for training him, and caring for his needs, and being his best friend.....it was a labor of love in both directions...I taught him, and he taught me! If she is responsible and willing to do the work that is needed...feeding, brushing, training, picking up poop, walking, playing, socializing the dog...then I don't see why not...but she needs to also do some research in to learning WHAT DOGS NEED and about different breeds and temperaments. If she is unwilling to do the research about dogs, then I would say no, she's not ready for the responsibility. In ninth grade our son wanted a chameleon, his mom was not real keen on the idea, she doesn't care for reptiles. I told him, write me a paper. Tell me all about chameleons, where they come from, how big they get, what they eat, what they need in an environment, tell me how to take proper care of them, and what makes them happy lizards! YOU do this, and I'll figure out a way to deal with your mom! He didn't do it...he didn't get one...simple as pie.