Pet Of The Week: Newt Could Be Your High-Energy Best Friend

ARLINGTON, VA — Meet Newt, a 2-year-old male mixed breed. This handsome boy was recently transferred to us from West Virginia, where he was originally found as a stray. We can only assume he was wandering around in search of a home.

Newt is a wiggly, friendly pup with a tail that seems to have no off switch. Do you like to go for runs? So does Newt! Playing catch? Long hikes on weekends? Sign him up! Newt's ideal adopter would be someone who can match his adventurous and active personality while giving him the physical and mental outlets he needs.

Newt isn't just a physically active pup, he has proved that he is quite the smart cookie. Puzzle toys, sniff work and other mentally-stimulating activities go a long way with this goofball. Newt really is the definition of a best friend and he wants to be at your side at all times so he doesn't miss a minute of the fun. He is always happy to be around people but he can be too overwhelming for his fellow dogs, so we are requiring he be the only animal in his future home.

Newt is ready for a life full of zoomies, belly rubs, and peanut butter Kongs. Make his dream come true and make him your new best friend.

If you are interested in adopting this animal, please schedule an appointment at to meet him. Please note that we have very limited availability for in-shelter visitation right now and all adoptions will be processed on a first come, first matched basis. If you do not see an option to schedule an appointment, that appointment time and date is already booked.

Pet of the Week highlights animals available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The Arlington County Animal Shelter at 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206, is closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. Pets are still available to adopt. Visit AWLA's website to find out more.