Owning a pet, whether it’s a dog, cat, bird, or rodent, can be a very rewarding experience. Unfortunately it also means having to spend money on food and accessories, and cleaning up after the little buggers.

No more is this a problem, as Perfect Polly lets you own a pet without any of the associated hassles.

Well, it kinda does, but not really. Perfect Polly isn’t a real pet, but rather a plastic approximation of one. A parakeet or budgie, to be completely accurate.

There’s a reason this thing only costs $15… because it’s unlikely to ease your desire to own a real pet in any conceivable way.