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 - learn more.Critter Camp, a summer camp for children, teaches proper animal care techniques and animal education - learn more.We also offer free, informative presentations to schools and local organizations (to schedule contact wwilgus@lexingtonhumanesociety.org).The knowledge of responsible pet ownership, pet education and proper animal care techniques is essential for people of all ages.
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.
(Lexi, one of our Second Chance animals)
Science Diet Program
LHS is a proud member of the Science Diet Shelter Nutrition Partnership. We exclusively feed Science Diet food to all in-shelter cats, kittens, puppies and dogs, plus every adopter also receives a free bag of Science Diet food for their new pet. Thank you to Hill's for helping LHS animals have a healthier diet!
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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. 
