NJ Aid For Animals Pet of the Week: Checkers

Checkers is a handsome dog.

He's medium-energy-level pet, so he loves to chase tennis balls, but is equally happy relaxing on a bench. He also walks pretty nicely on the leash and knows "sit" and "paw."

Checkers' only requirement is a home with no kitties. He is neutered, has had all his shots, is microchipped, and comes with pet insurance.

Want to take him home? Contact NJ Aid for Animals at kathy.m@njafa.org or visit the group Facebook page.

U.S. President Richard Nixon once owned a dog named Checkers, a gift from political donors who came to prominence in a famous speech in 1952, when the then-vice-president told a national audience he would keep the dog.