Adoptable Alexandria Pet Of The Week: Forrester

If you're looking for a new companion, consider starting your search at a local rescue group like Operation Paws for Homes. The volunteer group rescues dogs from overcrowded "high-kill" shelters in the southern U.S., primarily in Virginia and North and South Carolina. Operation Paws for Homes then rehabilitates the dogs and places them in loving homes. The group also partners with local humane shelters.

One of their available pets is Forrester, a hound mix that will make a well-behaved companion. The one-year-old dog gets along well with other pets and is house trained. Of course, he'd long to go for regular walks in return for his good behavior.

Here's a description of Forrester from Operation Paws for Homes:

Meet Forrester! He’s approximately a year old, 52 pounds, and appears to be a hound mix. Forrester is currently fostered with two other dogs and gets along well with them. His foster reports that he is housebroken in their home and is happy to sleep in his crate. He walks well on a leash and has a nice medium level of energy. Are you looking for a great companion who is always ready to go for a walk? Apply to adopt Forrester today!

See his full profile and find out about the adoption process for the rescue group. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. If you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app; download the free Patch Android app here.)

Image via Operation Paws for Homes