Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
October 10, 2024
Shelter operating at max capacity
Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to overcrowding. Effective immediately, the shelter will only accept animals that are injured, in danger, or that present a danger to others.
The animal center has had an influx of animals and is critically over capacity, with approximately 150 animals at the facility. The shelter is urging the community to consider fostering or adopting. Fostering is free, and all supplies are provided, including food, toys, and a 24/7 foster line for anyone with questions.
Berkeley Animal Center is offering reduced adoption fees. Puppies are $150 and adult dogs are $25. Kittens are available for $50 and adult cats are $25.
People interested in adopting or fostering can stop by any time Tuesday – Saturday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Anyone missing an animal is also encouraged to visit the shelter to see if their pet is there. 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.
