Berkeley County Animal Control

The Berkeley County Humane Society in Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been a haven for stray cats and dogs since 1915 (it was founded in 1943). Our bordering states and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia are all served by us.

A non-profit animal rescue group called Rescue Me West Virginia was established in 2017. The intention is to prevent dreadful outcomes, such as euthanasia, for unwanted and unloved dogs. In order to properly vet and care for these dogs until we find them a forever home through fostering and adoption programs, this requires volunteers and community donations. We support the animal shelters in the West Virginia counties of Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan and assist them in finding permanent homes for dogs in need.

The Jefferson County Animal Control team is committed to promoting and providing for the safe, humane, and legal treatment of animals, serving and protecting the public's health and safety, and serving the community with compassion, integrity, and professionalism.

The Animal Welfare Society of Jefferson County, West Virginia offers temporary housing and adoption services for dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that have been abandoned, handed in, neglected, abused, or are otherwise unwanted. It also encourages education about pet care among locals in our county and the communities nearby.

The goal of Freedom Hearts Animal Rescue is to give homeless animals in our community a safe haven.