[Lexington, KY] – [03/23/2026] – Each year more than 4,000 pets find their way to Lexington Humane Society in need of loving homes. On March 28, during PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Week, Lexington Humane Society will celebrate the grand re-opening of their occupancy at the Everyday Adoption Center at PetSmart: 1945 Pavilion Way, Lexington, KY. The event will begin at 10:00 with a ribbon-cutting and remarks from Summer Jackson, president of Lexington Humane and Aimee Gilbreath, president of PetSmart Charities.
Adopting pets in need can bring joy, companionship and health benefits to people, and the location inside PetSmart makes adoptable pets more accessible to the local community. In this partnership with PetSmart Charities, Lexington Humane will now have space for up to 30 adoptable pets inside PetSmart. The public is encouraged to stop by the grand opening event to make connections with adoptable pets of all personalities, ages and temperaments.
Volunteers will be available to help adopters make an ideal match that considers lifestyle needs, too, from couch potatoes to running buddies. People who adopt pets during National Adoption Week (March 23 – 29) can claim VIPP (Very Important Pet Parent) status with PetSmart’s Treats rewards loyalty program, and new pet parents receive a coupon book valued at $350 and also take home a free bag of food from Hill’s Pet Nutrition to start their journey.
“This partnership has the power to change countless lives—bringing together our community, local businesses, and animal lovers to give more pets the second chances they deserve.,” said Meghan Hawkins, Director of Development at Lexington Humane Society. “As we celebrate National Adoption Week alongside our grand reopening on March 28, we invite everyone to join the fun, meet their new best friend, and be part of something truly meaningful.”
“The reopening of the Everyday Adoption Center is an exciting step for pets and people in the Lexington community,” said Patrick Bell, Director of Pet Placement Initiatives at PetSmart Charities. “Together with Lexington Humane Society, we’re making it easier for families to meet adoptable pets every day and helping more dogs and cats find the loving homes they deserve.”
About Lexington Humane Society
LHS helps almost 4,000 animals per year find their new homes. The Lexington Humane Society was founded in 1889 by J. William Sayre. LHS is a non-profit organization that aims to give love, teach love, and adopt love throughout the Lexington community.
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. Its efforts connect pets with loving homes, improve access to affordable veterinary care, and support families in times of crises with access to pet food, shelter, and disaster response. 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. PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its mission, granting more than $600 million since its inception in 1994. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator consecutively since 2003 — placing it among the top one percent of rated charities.
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