The invention relates to a novel pet toy in which a ball slides across a surface via cutouts in the base of the toy and uses friction to assist with the sliding motion. The toy is especially effective on carpeted surfaces. A transparent top piece allows the pet to see the ball inside move and thus is enticed to retrieve the moving ball. Four arms of the toy emanate from the center and provide one or more exit apertures for a pet to determine how to, and then retrieve the ball.