The RSPCA has published the follwing in the Telegraph and I think its wrong what they are saying! Keeping pets at school is cruel, RSPCA warns Keeping a pet in the classroom may be cruel because it breaches animal welfare policy, the RSPCA warns. The noise of students and grabbing of hands of enthusiastic pupils who want to touch the class pet, can be a distressing experience for animals, according to RSPCA guidelines. Research for the RSPCA found a quarter of schools kept pets in the classroom. Many keep fish, while guinea pigs and hatching chicken is also popular. Dave Allen, the charity's head of education told The Times: "Welfare can be compromised. The school day is short â