Friends of Berkeley Animal Center is a 501(c)(3), (EIN 83-3548657) created by animal loving volunteers to support the Berkeley Animal Center. Our group stands in the gap between what the county can provide and what is needed to enrich the lives of the animals at the shelter until they are placed in loving homes. In the tradition of “friends of” groups, we stepped up to the challenge of supporting their efforts to find homes for the abandoned and surrendered animals of Berkeley County. Only by bringing together hardworking volunteers, a caring community, and generous donors are we able to accomplish our goals. We work hard to raise funds, organize events, grow volunteerism, promote public education, and encourage community and business involvement for the benefit of the growing homeless animal population of Berkeley County, SC. We closely coordinate with the staff of the Berkeley Animal Center to understand their needs, so they can focus on the daily care and adoption of these defenseless animals who so desperately just want help and homes. Together we are a winning team! We are on a mission to: • Educate the community on the many ways they can help • Increase the adoption rate • Provide medical assistance funds to help sick or injured animals • Spay/Neuter Assistance • Create a TNR program • Provide for items that the center wants to create a better environment for our animals.