Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
July 5, 2023
Shelter operating at max capacity
Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to being at max capacity. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept animals that are in danger or that present a danger to others.
The animal center has had an influx of animals in recent weeks and is critically over capacity. In response, Berkeley Animal Center has reduced adoption fees to $20 for all dogs and cats six months and older.
The shelter is urging the community to consider fostering or adopting. Anyone who is missing an animal is also encouraged to come to the shelter to see if their pet is there.
“We are issuing an urgent plea to our community right now for help. The animal center is overwhelmed and out of room. This is a critical time for our neighbors to step up and open their homes to a pet in need. We need more fosters and more adoptions immediately.” – Heather McDowell, Berkeley Animal Center Director
People interested in adopting or fostering can stop by any time Tuesday – Saturday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Our shelter is located at 131 Central Berkeley Drive in Moncks Corner. For more information, call 843-719-5050.
About Berkeley Animal Center
Since 2017, the Berkeley County Animal Center has been committed to maintaining a fiscally responsible, healthy, safe and loving environment for rescued, abandoned, abused, or neglected animals of Berkeley County. The shelter is a place where animals receive appropriate care and attention and are treated with dignity and respect as staff pursues placing them into safe, lifelong homes. We strive to place every adoptable animal in a safe and loving home or rescue group. For more information, visit Berkeley Animal Center on Facebook or at www.berkeleyanimalcenter.org.
