LHS is
a a non-profit humane agency completely reliant upon private donations and
community support. Our fundraisers and special events help support the
thousands of animals that come through our doors each year. If you would
like to sponsor or hold an event to benefit the critters in our care please
contact mcarey@lexingtonhumanesociety.org
Also,
please be sure to view our selection of FREE educational classes listed
below.
These
classes align with our FindersKeepers
concept, which works to create
life-long
pet matches.
Thursday, September 3
Yappy Hour with Buddy's
Bring your pup and friends to Buddy's for an evening of snacks, drinks and fun! $20 entry fee includes treats for you and your four-legged friend, along with wine and select beverages. 1/2 of the proceeds benefit LHS. Yappy Hour will take place on the side parking lot.
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Buddy's Parking Lot
Sunday, September 6
Picnic with the Pups, 12-5pm
Join LHS at Picnic with the
Pups, a fun-filled day for dogs and owners at Keeneland. There will
be raffle prizes, refreshments, agility demonstrations, and live
entertainment by The Blue Dawg.
Thursday,
September 10 Central Bank Thursday Night Live
Join LHS down at Central Bank Thursday Night Live! LHS is the featured
nonprofit organization of the week and will have a booth on display. Enjoy
food, beverages, and music from J.D. Shelburne.
Time: 4:30-8pm
Location: Cheapside Park
Friday, September 11-Sunday, September 13
Petsmart Adopt-a-thon
Meet tons of adoptable animals from the Lexington Humane Society looking for forever homes. If you are searching for a new furry friend, don't miss this event!
Location: Hamburg Petsmart
Saturday, September 12 FREE Education Class: Pet Food Allergies
Join Clay Harvey from Bluegrass Barkery as he discusses pet food allergies. Helpful topics will include common foods that your pet may be allergic to, symptoms to watch for after feeding your pet and how to help avoid allergic reactions. The class is FREE but registration is required. To register contact Whitney Wilgus at (859) 233-0044 x254 or at wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org.
Time: 12:15pm
Location: LHS Adoptions Center Conference Room
Saturday, September 19 FREE Education Class: Doggie Yoga
Join
Allison Dial from Yo2go Studio as she teaches a FREE class on doggie
yoga, also known as Doga! During a Doga class, dog owners help their
dogs into certain, beneficial poses while also doing their own poses.
All dogs participating in Doga must show proof of their current city
license and rabies vaccination. All dogs must be leashed and
well-behaved. Registration is limited to ten participants per class. To register, contact Whitney Wilgus at (859) 233-0044 x254 or at wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org. Time: 10am Location: LHS Adoptions Center conference room
Friday, September 25
Wine Tasting at the Beaumont Liquor Barn
Join LHS at the Beaumont Liquor Barn for a wine tasting and snacks. Entry is only $5. All proceeds will go to benefit the animals of LHS!
Time: 4-7pm
Location: Beaumont Liquor Barn
Sunday, October 4
"Blessing of the Pets"
Twin Pines
Christian Church has a tradition of honoring the blessing of pets in our lives
with a Blessing of the Pets service. This
is the fourth year the church�s ministers, Reverend Bennie Braddick, will conduct
the Blessing of the Pets service. The
service is open to the community.The event
will include information and demonstration booths by Pet Suites, A Furry
Makover pet grooming, the Dog Wizard pet training, What's the Scoop, Critter Sitters, and Bluegrass Dog Magazine. Time: 2-4pm Location: Twin Pines Christian Church
Saturday, October 17
Macy's Shop for a Cause
LHS is offering exclusive Macy�s shopping passes that can be used
for discounts when shopping during the Shop for a Cause event on Saturday, October 17, 2009. As a participating charity, LHS retains 100% of all proceeds from
the sale of each pass to support the homeless, helpless, and abandoned animals of Lexington. If you are interested in purchasing a pass prior to the event, please contact Whitney Wilgus at wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org. Time: 3-6pm Location: Nicholasville Rd. entrance to Macy's
Saturday, October 24
Treat for Tricks w/ Hot 102
Join LHS and the shelter animals to celebrate Howl-O-Ween. Bring a treat off LHS's wish list and one of the shelter dogs will show you one of their tricks. Dress up for the costume contest and don't forget your trick-or-treating bags! Hot 102 will do a live remote and Great American Cookie Company will also stop by with cookies.
Time: TBA
Location: Adoptions Center at the Shelter
Saturday, November 14
Beastie Ball "An Evening with the Beagles" sponsored by Windstream
Join LHS for "An Evening with the Beagles" at this year's Beastie Ball. We are currently selling $1,500 sponsor tables, $150 individual tickets and have a variety of sponsor levels. Music by Joey and the Cruisers with advertising by WVLK 590 News Talk and Hot 102 All the Hits. Sponsored by Windstream with wine provided by Dog Tail Vineyards. Time: 6pm Location: Marriott Griffin Gate
Saturday, November 21
FREE Education class: Doggie Yoga
Join Allison Dial from Yo2go Studio as she teaches a FREE class on doggie yoga, also known as Doga! During a Doga class, dog owners help their dogs into certain, beneficial poses while also doing their own poses. All dogs participating in Doga must show proof of their current city license and rabies vaccination. All dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. Registration is limited to ten participants per class. To register, contact Whitney Wilgus at (859) 233-0044 x254 or wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org. Time: 12:15pm Location: LHS Adoptions Center conference room
Furry Fact:
Did you know... LHS has hundreds of animals of all ages and breeds available for
adoption every week .
You can help,donate today
and get involved with
LHS.
