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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 Wolfsbane's adoption status with email updates.
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Wolfsbane

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Florida White

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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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Pets at shelters & rescues near Lexington Humane Society

Central Kentucky Boxer Rescue

PO BOX 4638,
Frankfort, KY 40604

The ARK Project Inc.

1625 Louisville Rd.,
Frankfort, KY 40601

ForLoveOfPaws

Lancaster, KY 40444

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Taylorsville, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Lola's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Puppy
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Lassie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lassie

Spitz (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 8 mos
Mount sterling, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Lexie's adoption status with email updates.
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Lexie

Domestic Shorthair

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

Border Collie

Male, Young
Paris, KY

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