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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

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 Sammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy

Brittany

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Border Collie

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Mount sterling, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Anchovy 5403C's adoption status with email updates.
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Anchovy 5403C

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dachshund

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Skyler's adoption status with email updates.
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Skyler

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sweetie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sweetie

Bloodhound

Female, Adult
Mt. Sterling, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Jules's adoption status with email updates.
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Jules

Labrador Retriever

Female, Adult
Nicholasville, KY

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