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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 Aneto's adoption status with email updates.
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Aneto

Anatolian Shepherd

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Beagle

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

Beagle

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

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

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

Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 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

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

Labrador Retriever/Chesapeake Bay Retriever

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

Coonhound

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Georgetown, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Ice Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ice Baby

Husky

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Winchester, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Spider's adoption status with email updates.
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Spider

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Versailles, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Sky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sky

Siberian Husky

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Sulphur, KY

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