Boing Boing

Boing Boing

This virtual pet made of iron filings is somehow adorable

Gail P Sherman
Apr 26, 2025
∙ Paid

Ferro pet

Ferro Pet is described as a cross between a pet rock, a Tamagotchi, and Sea Monkeys. Tamagotchis are too needy, Sea Monkeys are weird little shrimp, and a pet rock is, well, a rock. Ferro Pet incorporates the best elements of all three, with none of the drawbacks. It's cute and interactive, but doesn't require constant care and can't die from n…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Boing Boing.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
Gail P Sherman's avatar
A guest post by
Gail P Sherman
Geek, gamer, childless cat (and dog) lady
Subscribe to Gail
© 2026 Happy Mutants LLC · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture