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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 Xander's adoption status with email updates.
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Xander

Siberian Husky

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Boxer

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Green Bean's adoption status with email updates.
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Green Bean

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
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 Camille's adoption status with email updates.
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Camille

Domestic Shorthair

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

Great Dane/Boxer

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs
Lexington, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Murphy's adoption status with email updates.
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Murphy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Mountain Cur

Male, Puppy
Stanford, KY

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