Any creature that has to be caged is unsuitlable to be a "pet". They are not companions. And even though some can be conditioned to be held, most do not like to be held.

It is despicable of the SPCA to teach children that caged animals are okay to keep as pets, as long as they are treated right.

It is despicable of the SPCA to partner with a mass-marketer of caged animals.

But...what does it tell you about the SPCA? This issue is just one of dozens that proves what AAS alleges about the SPCA. No matter how anti-animal anything is, if it pays or promotes the SPCA, it's okay with the SPCA.