Lexington, KY – March 18, 2024 – The Lexington Humane Society (LHS) has received a $35,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to help medically prepare more pets in Lexington for adoption. Some four million pets find themselves in U.S. shelters each year. In partnership with PetSmart Charities, LHS will have additional adoptable pets in the Everyday Adoption Center located in the Hamburg Pavilion PetSmart in support of National Adoption Week, taking place March 18 – 24, 2024.
“This generous grant helps LHS prep even more animals for adoption through spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations and parasite treatments, bloodwork, and microchipping. It also allows us to increase our engagement with the Hamburg area community, promoting our incredible animals and encouraging people to visit our Everyday Adoption Center, which critically finds homes for around 1,300 homeless pets every year,” said Meghan Hawkins, Director of Community Engagement.
“Shelters across the U.S. are struggling to keep pace with the number of animals coming in and need support from their communities to bring pets and people together,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. “We’re proud to support the Lexington Humane Society and the essential work they do to care and advocate for the animals that come through their door in need of loving families. Please consider supporting their lifesaving work through volunteering, fostering, adopting, or by making a donation.”
PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week is a special time during the year. PetSmart stores feature adoptable pets to meet and cuddle in spacious areas, and staff and volunteers are on hand to make introductions and answer questions. Potential pet parents can also learn about the products and services they’ll need for the best possible start with their new family members.
Members of the community can learn more information about adopting, fostering, volunteering, or donating by visiting www.adoptlove.net.
WHEN/WHERE:
Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations: March 18-24
Everyday Adoption Center
PetSmart in Hamburg
1945 Pavilion Way
Lexington, KY 40509
Note to Editors: Photos and b-roll footage of adoptable pets are available upon request. To view request editorial materials, please contact Meghan Hawkins.
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About Lexington Humane Society
The Lexington Humane Society is the largest pet adoption agency in Central Kentucky adopting out nearly 5,000 animals every year. We are proud to have a 95% save rate for animals in our care, and we have no time limits on happy, healthy animals waiting to find homes through our two adoption centers. To learn more about LHS and our lifesaving programs, visit AdoptLove.net.
About PetSmart Charities®
PetSmart Charities is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart® stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities helps up to 400,000 pets connect with loving families each year. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. Our grants and efforts connect pets with loving homes through adoption, improve access to affordable veterinary care and support families in times of crisis with access to food, shelter and emergency relief. Each year, millions of generous supporters help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart® stores. In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $500 million since its inception in 1994. Independent from PetSmart LLC, PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization that has received the Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the past 18 years in a row – placing it among the top one percent of rated charities. To learn more visit www.petsmartcharities.org.
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Media Contact:
Meghan Hawkins 24-Hour PetSmart Charities LHS Director of Community Engagement Media Line: 623-587-2177 859-233-0044 x 254 or 606-2050802