Pet Rock - The Original by Gary Dahl

Can't believe this is still around after decades and decades. But even for the next generation....they still love it. Great gift. One of those things I wish I could go back in time and be the inventor of.....

Gary Dahl did something great. Any other supplier of a so-called "Pet Rock" is infringing his trademark. Mine is the real thing, complete with a numbered certificate of authenticity, and a cushioned crate for sleeping. Initially I was going to call my pet something cheesy, like Rocky, but a geologist friend of mine came over and told me my rock was formed deep in the Earth, lived in a river bed which became a dry river, and was almost 4 billion years old. A miracle... no other pet I've ever had lived more than 23 years. So I named her Mirical. My Mirical is unbelievable: she doesn't tear up anything in the house, and goes happily into her crate every time I ask. I don't exactly walk her because we don't make a lot of progress when I've tried, but I do take her out in a little red wagon. The neighbors love her. She never attacks other pets, never makes any loud noises at all, and she just loves to be cuddled. No one is afraid of her; everyone smiles when they see her coming. And she eats almost nothing, and hasn't pooped yet. When she goes in our lake, she dries off almost immediately. Just to think, I know a lot of people who would happily trade in their spouses or their kids for a pet rock.

Best PET, ever! Had one in the 70’s and just had to have it again. Not only for the memories but as a weapon!

It just sits there. Staring at me. It's watching me right now. Judging me. Judging my actions. Judging me writing a review. It knows what I'm doing. It's clever. More clever than me, I'd wager. I don't want to be the one to say it, but if you don't want someone staring at you all day, all night, all week, don't buy this. If, though, you want watched this intently, you best consider this as a great option rather than hiring a stranger to sit your house. They'll eat your food.

Right back to a much simpler time! Love it!

Just bought this for someone’s 50th birthday as it was first released in 1975. It was the hit of the party! A great gift for someone who has everything because guaranteed they will not have this

Gave the Pet Rock 3 stars because my rock is not good quality and the certificate is damaged. Which is printed on... guessing wax paper? As shown in the pictures it's see thru. You also can see in the pictures my rock, is triangle, not round and also cracked. Guess Igor would be a good name in this case. Love the cute little box. I say in my case this was not worth $20. Now I have to go rock hunting for the perfect rock and let Igor go free in the garden. The reason I purchased this item is to use for my rock painting business. I'm looking for a rock mascot...LOL. And Igor is not mascot material! Sigh, so trend lightly when purchasing because you may get a Igor for a pet rock.

My wife likes rocks, so I bought her a pet. Much like the original, but the manual is not as complete. The original 20+ page care manual is available online.

Bought as a laugh, but still enjoyable.

Très drôle comme animal de compagnie. Silencieuse et bien dressé de base, bel emballage.

Nothing like the picture!! Comes In a standard box ...make your own!