Which type of animal would you like to adopt?
Success Stories
Check out adoption success stories, upcoming adoption promotions and events, and learn more about adoptable animals on social media.
Foster Animals
Tag along with the Lexington Humane Society foster animals as they search for their forever homes!
Opt to Adopt
Click here to view and print the pre-adoption survey.
Thank you for selecting adoption as the best option in your search for a new pet! LHS has hundreds of dogs, cats, barn cats, bunnies, reptiles, other small animals—and sometimes even pigs, horses, and chickens—all waiting to be adopted into loving homes every single day.
- Visit our adoption locations and look at our adoptable pets posted online. If you don’t see quite what you’re looking for, register for our concierge-style First Contact Service.
- Adopting a pet is a life-long commitment and we want to make sure you are selecting the right pet for your family, your lifestyle, and your budget. If you have any questions about finding the right pet, our adoption specialists are here to help!
The Value of Love
Every adoption includes optional 30-Day pet insurance from MetLife!
Richmond Road Veterinary Clinic and Tates Creek Animal Hospital are pleased to offer a complimentary wellness exam with every new adoption!
Free Dog Training
GoodPup is a one-on-one dog training service that partners with shelters in hopes of reducing return rates. LHS adopters receive one week FREE upon activation and discounts for continued service. The training is held through an app and users can video chat with a trainer, which is convenient and easy. There is no obligation, you can cancel at any time. Learn more or sign up here.