NEWPORT AND BRISTOL: WE NEED TO DISCUSS AN INSTITUTION. Aidan’s. Still going strong on the Bristol waterfront since 1992, but for those who remember the long gone Newport location, you know exactly why this one made our list. The Guinness. The Irish pub atmosphere. The good times.

Naturally, we’ve named a rescue dog after this legendary establishment. Meet Aidan! He is built like a shot of espresso with legs and this man has never casually entered a room in his entire life. He shows up like somebody just yelled LAST CALL and he has 14 seconds to make terrible decisions. He has places to be. People to meet. Dogs to play with. Absolutely no appointments on his calendar, yet SOMEHOW HE’S LATE FOR ALL OF THEM.

Aidan loves other dogs, big and small, and has enough energy to personally power the Bristol waterfront during a blackout. He walks nicely on a leash, although occasionally pulls ahead because apparently the pub crawl is on a VERY tight schedule.

And don’t let his size fool you. He’s 23 pounds with the confidence of a 200 pound nightclub bouncer and the attention span of someone who just discovered karaoke.

Cats? No, thank you. Not a big fan.

But there’s something important about our little Aidan. He came from a heartbreaking neglect situation involving more than 20 dogs. And despite everything he’s been through, this boy has decided life is going to be one enormous adventure. He’s happy, outgoing, playful, and SO ready to find his people. After everything he’s missed, he deserves a family who will fill his days with adventures, affection, and all the wonderful experiences that should have been his from the beginning.

He’s looking for an active family who enjoys the outdoors, owns a decent pair of sneakers, and has absolutely no illusions about spending every Sunday on the couch.Fair warning: He’s not a couch potato. He’s a caffeinated tater tot with a social calendar. If you’re looking for a fun loving, active companion, Aidan might just be your guy!