North Augusta Today

All summer, I worry about dogs that stay outside during the day. Many people think that dogs will just naturally be OK in the heat and can adjust to rising temperatures. Not true.

These pets are available for adoption through the Aiken County Animal Shelter.

These pets are available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. Adoptions are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at 425 Wood St. For more information, visit www.csrahumane society.org or call (706) 261-7387.

These pets are available for adoption through Molly's Militia. Adoptions are held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart in Aiken and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PetSmart in Augusta. See pets in their foster homes. Visit www.mollysmilitia.org, or call (803) 640-2068 or (706) 533-3336.

Officials at local animal shelters say the economic downturn has not yet had an effect on the number of pet adoptions.

Pets are available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. Adoptions are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the organization's headquarters, 425 Wood St., in Augusta. For more information, visit www.csrahumane society.org or call (706) 261-7387.

These pets are available for adoption through the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Adoptions are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the shelter, 411 Wire Road, Aiken. For more information, visit www.petfinder.com/shelters/SC207.html or call (803) 642-1537.

I always thought the movie Pay It Forward had a powerful message.

These pets are available for adoption through Molly's Militia. Adoptions are held Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart in Aiken and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PetSmart in Augusta. See pets in their foster homes. Visit www.mollysmilitia.org, or call (803) 640-2068 or (706) 533-3336.

Pets are available for adoption through the CSRA Humane Society. Adoptions are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at the organization's headquarters, 425 Wood St., in Augusta. For more information, visit www.csrahumanesociety.org or call (706) 261-7387.