After the Pet Rock boom: Dahl got rich, got cocky, had a damn good time, opened a bar, bought a big house, drank too much, nearly ruined his marriage, sold his bar, dreamed up a few clever but ...

Pet Rock Fest Inc. was founded in 1999 as an animal welfare nonprofit and event, and organizers say it is now the largest animal festival in New England and a leading animal welfare organization.

First, tell your pet rock how you spent the day. Second, give words of encouragement and comfort to your pet rock. Third, share with your pet rock a story that you couldn’t tell anyone else. Fourth, ...