I really hate to be the Debbie Downer here and by no means am I trying to be mean, but, If your Mom wanted you to get rid of your veiled and didn't seem to support your having one, is it really a good idea for you to try and get a nosy be? I know you're gonna do what you're gonna do but I want to encourage you to really think this through before going out and picking up something that you don't have the support to care for. I know it's hard when you would love to have one but getting one when you have to rely on someone else for the financial support and for permission to take them to the vet is not a good place to be. I would wait until you have the means to handle it on your own.
By the Way, what ever did happen with your veiled? I didn't see you post any more on it.