Take me home: The pet of the week is a male, longhaired Chihuahua, 4-years-old. He weighs about 4 pounds and is vaccinated and wormed. Ask for Bear. The shelter also has many other dogs that are looking for a  new home right now. The shelter has an assortment of adult cats and kittens. For more information about adoptions and pet shelters, contact the animal shelter at (770) 786-9514, visit us online at www.co.newton.ga.us, or visit from 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. weekdays and from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays at 210 Lower River Road, Covington.