Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes to help with overcrowding. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept animals that are in danger or present a danger to others.
The Animal Center has had an influx of animals in recent weeks and is critically over capacity. In response, the shelter has extended its hours to 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tuesday – Saturday. The shelter is also offering a reduced fee of $20 for all dogs and cats six months and older; kitten adoptions are also half-off.
The shelter is urging the community to consider fostering or adopting. Anyone missing an animal is also urged to visit the shelter to determine if the facility is housing one’s pet.
“We have nearly 200 animals on our campus receiving care. We are overwhelmed and limited in space. We are grateful that anytime our shelter reaches out for assistance, our community steps up to do all they can. Please consider helping alleviate this critical situation.” – Heather McDowell, Berkeley Animal Center Director
Anyone interested in adopting or fostering can stop by the shelter, located at 131 Central Berkeley Drive in Moncks Corner. Fosters will be provided all necessary food and supplies for animal care. For more information, call 843-719-5050.
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– Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office –
