Pet Tales: Ratchet

Ratchet is a crazy, ball chasing Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler mix. He herds balls and our four children since he can't find any herds of animals in Tempe!

Q: How did you choose your pet's name?

A: His name came from a PS2 game that the family used to play. Ratchet and Klank.

Q: If your pet could speak and ask you one question, what would it be?

A: Why can't we play ball at midnight?

Q: What is the funniest thing your pet has ever done?

A: When he sleeps upside down, letting all hang out.

Q: What is your pet's worst habit?

A: Dropping his slimy ball on me so I will go throw it.

Q: What treat will your pet do anything to get?

A: Beef jerky.

Q: What's the best thing about your pet?

A: He entertains my husband.

Q: What's your pet's best trick?

A: Did I mention his ball.

Q: Where did you get your pet?

A: Animal Shelter on Rio Salado in Tempe.

Q: Who rules your house? You or your pet?

A: We like to think we do.

Q: Best restaurant patio or outdoor space to take your dog?

A: His grandmother's house.

Q: Where is your dog's favorite place to be scratched?

A: His chest.