Berkeley Animal Center overcrowded, adoption rates reduced

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 is offering reduced adoption fees, including $20 for all dogs and cats 6 months and older.

The shelter is also 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 are issuing an urgent plea for help. We have dozens of loving animals who need a home; but 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 fostering an animal and/or adopting to help alleviate this critical situation,” Heather McDowell, Berkeley Animal Center director, said.

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 or visit the center’s website.