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Lexington Humane Society

Animal shelter in Lexington, KY

Founded in 1889 by J. William Sayre, the Lexington Humane Society (LHS) is a 501(c)3 organization solely dependent on private donations, grants and community support. We receive no operating support from the government or national animal welfare groups, including HSUS or the ASPCA.

Among other things, LHS is the largest pet adoption agency in Central Kentucky, we educate the community on responsible pet care and the compassionate treatment of all animals, and we spay/neuter the pets of qualifying families at a low cost.

Simply stated, we Give Love, Teach Love, and Adopt Love.

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Phone (859) 233-0044
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1600 Old Frankfort Pike
Lexington, KY 40504
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1600 Old Frankfort Pike

Lexington, KY 40504

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Adoptable pets at Lexington Humane Society

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Wolfsbane

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Lexington, KY
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Pepper

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Lexington, KY
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Sprouts

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Lexington, KY
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New Year

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lexington, KY
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Happy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lexington, KY
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Panini

Florida White

Female
Lexington, KY
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Shelter FAQs

Fayette County in Lexington, Kentucky. We also partner with several rural shelters in KY to transport at-risk animals to our facility.

We welcome adopters from all over - you do not have to live in Lexington-Fayette to adopt from LHS!

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Please call or visit AdoptLove.net to see the location of the animal you are interested in. The adoption process may vary slightly due to COVID restrictions. Health and safety remains our top priority. Please visit our website for complete information!

Adoption application

https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/adopt-love/

https://lexingtonhumanesociety.org/donate

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Wolf

Labrador Retriever/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
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Lulu

Chihuahua

Female, Young
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fluffy

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Young
Richmond, KY
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Rosie

Vizsla

Female, 6 yrs 9 mos
Harrodsburg, KY
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Ada

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Richmond, KY
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Venezuela

Coonhound

Female
Paris, KY

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