About Us 
Education
We believe that in order to strengthen animal welfare, education is key. It is extremely important to be a responsible pet owner and to recognize the significance of making a life-long commitment to provide your pet a safe and loving home environment. Help spread this mindset to children (as well as adults) and take advantage of pet education classes in your community. LHS offers free educational classes for adults as well as summer camps for kids - Critter Camp (ages 6-10), and Camp Ruffin' It (ages 11-13) - that teach proper animal care techniques and animal education. We also offer free, informative presentations to schools and local organizations (to schedule contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The knowledge of responsible pet ownership, pet education, and proper animal care techniques is essential for people of all ages.
(Right: Camper from Critter Camp 2009)
Second Chances Program
One program that we are particularly proud of is the “Second Chances Fund," originally created in December 2001 from a $3,000 private donation. The program was developed as a way to provide extraordinary treatment for our shelter animals in need of special medical treatment. Lexi, a 10 year-old Shih Tzu is a recent “Second Chance” story. Lexi came to us in dire condition. Upon examination, our on-site veterinarian determined exploratory surgery would be necessary. After surgery Lexi was given a guarded prognosis and was placed in foster care. Thanks to weekly urinalysis examinations, continued medical attention and extra TLC, Lexi has made a full recovery and has been adopted into a loving home.
This is just one of hundreds of heartwarming “Second Chance” stories. “Second Chance” funding assists with intensive surgeries, diagnostic work, equine rescue, prescriptions, formula for foster care, and special food for animals that typically would not be given a second chance. Having an on-site veterinarian and in-house pharmacy allows us to stretch our dollar further, in turn helping a greater number of special need animals each year. Typically an amputation surgery would cost at least $800, however we are able to perform the same surgery on-site for approximately $250; bladder surgery normally costs up to $3,000, yet our cost is only $1,000. The average amount spent on each “Second Chance” animal is approximately $1,000.
At the Lexington Humane Society, our mission is to eradicate animal cruelty; advocate compassion; educate; heal; represent hope; and to provide our community with safe, loving shelter and benevolent care for all of its animals in need. Our “Second Chances” fund epitomizes this mission and we are grateful for private donations and community support that help us Adopt Love and find forever homes for the stray, injured and unwanted animals in our community.
Canine Companions ProgramLHS’ Canine Companions Program not only provides a great benefit to the dogs selected for the program, it also provides a great opportunity for the inmates selected to participate in the program to gain valuable life skills. This program exemplifies our mission to Give Love, Teach love, and Adopt love. Thank you to Atwood, Lee County, and Blackburn correctional facilities for their participation in this wonderful program.
