Pet Rock

Pet Rock
The Pet Rock "Pet Carrier", which doubled as its packaging
TypeCollectible toy
Invented byGary Dahl
CountryUnited States
Availability1975–
MaterialsRock

Pet Rock is a collectible toy made in 1975 by advertising executive Gary Dahl. They are rocks packaged in custom cardboard boxes complete with ventilation holes and straw bedding imitating a pet carrier.