Construction Complete for Berkeley Pet Adoption Center
Staff Reports
Nov 3, 2026
The new 5,349-square-foot adoption center at the Berkeley campus of Charleston Animal Society in Moncks Corner has been completed. It features 27 kennels for adoptable dogs, a kitten room, cat room, two adoption rooms, and two large “meet and greet” rooms for potential new adopters.
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Berkeley County and Charleston Animal Society celebrated the construction of the new adoption center on Nov. 2. The building, connected to the current shelter at 131 Central Berkeley Drive, includes:
- 27 kennels for adoptable dogs
- A kitten room
- A cat room
- Two adoption rooms
- Two large “meet and greet” rooms
Additionally, the expansion project added 15 kennels to the existing building and renovated the exterior kennel area.
“This project represents an important investment in the health and well-being of our community’s animals by expanding capacity, enhancing adoption services, and creating more opportunities to find them loving homes,” said Berkeley County Council District 5 Councilwoman Amy Stern.
Berkeley County Supervisor Johnny Cribb added, “Together, Berkeley County, Charleston Animal Society, and our dedicated volunteers are committed to supporting the important work of caring for animals, increasing adoptions, and encouraging responsible pet ownership.”
Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore noted that, “in the first year of our new partnership, euthanasia rates dropped 43 percent at the Berkeley campus.”
“This new adoption center will help our lifesaving efforts tremendously,” he said. “This is a model of government leaders listening to the public and developing a public-private partnership to deliver the care and compassion the Berkeley community wants for animals.”
Charleston Animal Society Berkeley Campus will open the doors of the new adoption center after the New Year. The total cost of the project is approximately...