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  • Question
    How do I convince my parents that rocks also have feelings like us humans?
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    Remind them of people in comas who are completely paralyzed and can't even talk, but are perfectly capable of feeling and thinking. Then ask them how they would feel if they were in a coma and a super-intelligent creature were to throw them away because they couldn't move or respond. There is nothing else you can do if they don't have empathy.
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    Do I have to be careful with wild pet rocks, or are they tame?
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    You have to be careful with wild rocks. They are difficult to tame, but they usually have the most interesting personalities.
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    Why is my pet rock not moving?
    Community Answer
    Your pet rock may just be shy. Give it some time and then it will come out of its shell.
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    How do you know if your pet rock will get along with your cat?
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    Let your cat sniff the rock. Then, on a sticky note write "I like it" and on another write "I don't". Stick the sticky notes to the ground and place a cat treat on both. The cat wants to say what's on the sticky note of the first treat it eats.
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    My rock has a split personality (a sharpie face on both sides), will this affect anything?
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    If your rock has a split personality it may affect the way it reacts when you approach it. Therefore, you may have to train your pet rock not to get angry easily and stay calm.
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    How do you choose your rock?
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    Simple. First, choose if you want a big rock or a little rock. Big ones are easier to make stuff for. Little ones are easier to bring places in your pocket. Then find a smooth rock the right size, shape, and color you want, and bring it home and wash it. Glue on googly eyes and you are done.
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    What if my rock dies?
    Community Answer
    Pet rocks cannot die. They would be good heirlooms, as they can go though a lot of owners.
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    How do I bathe the rock?
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    Fill up a sink or bowl with warm water. Let the rock soak in the water and scrub the rock with hand soap or dish washing soap. Be sure to dry the rock afterwards.
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    Should I give my pet rock a bath daily?
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    If your pet rock gets dirty every day, then go ahead and bathe it every day, but be aware that bathing daily can irritate certain rock types, so keep an eye out for surface irritation.
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    What if my dog likes to eat rocks?
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    Keep your rock in a box high up on a shelf, or anywhere where the dog cannot access your pet rock.
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    Is it okay if I talk to my pet rock?
    ILikeSlugs
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    Absolutely! Your rock will feel extra special if you spend time talking to them. If you would feel too embarrassed speaking to them out loud, you can speak in your mind, as rocks are surprisingly very good at understanding their owner's thoughts.
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    Is there a limit how many pet rocks I can have?
    ILikeSlugs
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    Technically there is no limit. Just be sure not to get too many pet rocks, or else you may not have time to take care of them all.
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    What if I get my rock from school, like from a playground? I have gotten a pet rock and his name is Bean, I got him from the playground at school. Is it fine to adopt rocks from a playground?
    ILikeSlugs
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    Yes, it is fine to adopt a rock from the school playground or from any area that has rocks, such as in front of a restaurant or in a gravel parking lot. Just be careful doing this as some people might consider it stealing.
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    Should I put googly eyes on my rock or no? Will that affect their bathing?
    ILikeSlugs
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    Yes, googly eyes will affect their bathing. Since googly eyes are adhesive, they might begin to come off when you put your rock in the water. If your rock has googly eyes, I recommend giving him a dry bath, where you take a dry sponge and scrub your rock. Or, you can always use pretend water!
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    Should I attach my new pet rock to a lead and take him on a walk, or will he get sick?
    Aditi Bansal
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    Your rock will not get sick if you take it out for a walk. However, it is recommended not to take your pet rock out for a walk, since most rocks like being indoors.
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    What if my rock split completely in half?
    THEWPinky
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    You will need to glue it back together, the best way is epoxy glue, but you can also use hot glue, this can be painful for the rock so make sure you do it with the utmost care.
  • Question
    How do I walk my rock?
    Zosia
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    Put your rock on a leash (string, twine, etc.) and walk with it!
  • Question
    I can't find a rock in my garden that I like, what do I do?
    Zosia
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    You could look on mountains, sidewalks, streams, or anywhere! Rocks live in just about any habitat.
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    Why wont my pet rock eat?
    Zebra53
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    Maybe it doesn't like the food. Try feeding it different foods, maybe scented oils.
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    What should I teach my pet rock in its homeschooling?
    ILikeSlugs
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    You could teach him tricks such as "sit", "stay", and "play dead". You can also teach him how to silently read. Just keep in mind that pet rocks have a hard time writing, so I would suggest not trying to teach him how to write.
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    What if my rock is colored and I cannot bathe him?
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    You can try wiping it with a warm, wet cloth and drying well afterward.
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