Stronger Together

Berkeley County and Charleston Animal Society are partnering for a brighter future for animals.

In a bold step to enhance animal care services and prepare for regional growth, Charleston Animal Society has entered into a partnership with Berkeley County to manage operations at the Berkeley Animal Center. The Berkeley County Council voted to approve the partnership at the May 2025 county council meeting. The new partnership will take effect July 1, 2025.

“This collaboration builds on a long-standing, positive relationship between Charleston Animal Society and Berkeley County,” said Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb. “With a shared commitment to animal welfare and community service, the partnership reflects more than a year and a half of careful planning and discussion.”

The move comes at a critical time for the tri-county area, where rapid population growth is placing increased pressure on animal services.

“Our region is growing fast, and that includes a rising population of dogs and cats,” said Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore. “By joining forces with Berkeley County, we can better serve our communities, reduce duplication of services, and respond more efficiently to the needs of animals and residents alike.”

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CLOSED ON JULY 1:  To allow for the transition of important systems including processing animals, setting up computers, and installing security– Charleston Animal Society Berkeley Campus will be closed on July 1. Staff will be on-site to care for all animals. Normal operations will resume on July 2.

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Operations Continue as Normal

Staff, clients, and volunteers of Charleston Animal Society Berkeley Campus will see operations continue as normal. We encourage everyone to come and adopt because summer is always the most challenging time of year for animal shelters. The “circle of life” sees many new kittens and puppies being born in late spring and early summer, and those animals fill up every available kennel along with strays. CLICK HERE to visit our new website. Because of the transition from a government agency to a nonprofit, the social media pages for Charleston Animal Society Berkeley Campus are now up and running in new locations and we hope you will follow us @CASBerkeleyCampus on both Facebook and Instagram. Charleston Animal Society looks forward to any and all input on how to continue to make animal lifesaving better than ever for all of our communities.

Charleston Animal Society Berkeley Campus Hours of Operation

Adoption Hours
Tues – Sat 1pm-5pm
Closed on Sundays

Address

131 Central Berkeley Drive
Moncks Corner, SC 29461