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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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Meet their adoptable pets

1600 Old Frankfort Pike

Lexington, KY 40504

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Lexington Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Bacon's adoption status with email updates.
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Bacon

Labrador Retriever/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Lox's adoption status with email updates.
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Lox

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Zing's adoption status with email updates.
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Zing

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Big Ol' Eyes's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Ol' Eyes

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Tequila's adoption status with email updates.
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Tequila

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Demetrius's adoption status with email updates.
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Demetrius

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Carter Obsidian's adoption status with email updates.
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Carter Obsidian

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Lexington Humane Society

The ARK Project Inc.

1625 Louisville Rd.,
Frankfort, KY 40601

Woodstock Animal Foundation

Lexington, KY 40504

Clark County Animal Shelter

5000 Ironworks Road,
Winchester, KY 40391

We'll also keep you updated on Nugget's adoption status with email updates.
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Nugget

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Mt. Sterling, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Husky/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Young
shelbyville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Liberty 5268's adoption status with email updates.
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Liberty 5268

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Frankfort, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Hugo's adoption status with email updates.
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Hugo

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Adult
Owenton, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Phoebe's adoption status with email updates.
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Phoebe

Siberian Husky/Border Collie

Female, Young
Berea, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ebony's adoption status with email updates.
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Ebony

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Paris, KY

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