Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control

11/14/2025

Kimber decided to take himself on a trip to Kroger for a late-night snack — he just forgot he needed a human to accompany him!

Thankfully, a very kind police officer scooped him up and brought him to Animal Control for safekeeping.
Today, Kimber was happily reunited with his mom.

We love happy reunions — especially the tail-wagging kind!

11/12/2025

Over the summer, Lexington Fayette Animal Care and Control received a complaint about a dog abandoned inside a residence on Osage Drive. With a search warrant in hand, our officers entered the home and discovered a sweet pit bull named Sunday—locked in a wire crate, underweight, dehydrated, and covered in her own excrement.

Sunday was immediately removed from the home and provided the care she desperately needed. We’re grateful we were able to get her to safety before it was too late.

A judge has since issued an arrest warrant for animal cruelty against her former owner, Aasia Perry. We are asking for the public’s help in locating her.

If you know the whereabouts of Aasia Perry, please contact our cruelty investigator at (859) 255-9033 ext. 229, or reach out to the police. Your information could be vital in ensuring accountability and justice for Sunday.

11/12/2025

Lexington’s ordinance requires that dogs have access to a doghouse with organic bedding.

✅ Doghouses must:
• Be an appropriate, enclosed, durable, and permanent structure (or a structure manufactured specifically as outdoor dog shelter)
• Have four sides, a roof, and a floor sized appropriately for the dog’s breed and body size
• Provide adequate protection from wind, rain, and snow
• Contain organic bedding — blankets are not allowed as bedding. We recommend filling the doghouse with straw, which helps keep pets warm, dry, and insulated.

📘 View Lexington’s full Care and Treatment Ordinance:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/lexingtonfayettecoky/latest/lexingtonfayettecoky_code/0-0-0-3663

🐾 See a dog without proper shelter?
Their safety could depend on your call.
Please report any animal-related concerns to 859-255-9033.

11/10/2025

In early observance of Veterans Day, our office will be closed to the public today, November 10th. If you have an animal-related emergency, you can call us at (859) 229-4588 or contact the Lexington Police Department. We will resume normal operations tomorrow.

11/10/2025

"Are You Missing Me???" 🐾

*PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!* These babies came to LFACC as strays, and with your help, could be reunited with those who may be searching for them!

*HOW TO RECLAIM A PET*:
🏃‍♀️🏃 If you've lost a pet, PLEASE COME IN PERSON and look for them. We are located at 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Building A, and are open to the public from 12pm-6pm, Monday through Saturday. *Please bring proof of ownership, such as vet records, pics of the two of you on your phone, etc.

📱 Check our *ONLINE LOST & FOUND DATABASE* for LFACC, which can be found at the link in the comments. You can also reach an Animal Service representative at (859) 255-9033 ext. 233 to make lost/found reports and ask any questions you may have.

11/08/2025

As we wrap up National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we want to shine a light on the incredible work our team does every single day.

From caring for abandoned and unwanted animals, to reuniting lost pets with their families, to providing low-cost vaccines and microchips, and enforcing local animal laws — our staff shows up everyday with dedication and heart.

A huge thank you to our team for all they do. Animal welfare truly takes a village, and we’re grateful for ours!

Want to help support enrichment for the 100+ animals currently in Animal Control’s care? Check out our wish list below:
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11/07/2025

Find a lost animal? Per KRS 514.050, it is ILLEGAL to rehome or keep a stray pet without first going through the proper channels! The Lexington Police Department may file felony theft charges against you!

So, what are the proper channels/steps?

1. Make sure to get the animal scanned for a microchip; this is free at any vet/shelter. If the animal has a chip but it isn't registered or doesn't have current contact info, our Animal Services Department may still be able to locate the owner.

2. Always file a “found report” by calling our team at 859-255-9033 x 233. Our Animal Services Department can give you additional tips and resources, and if you do eventually rehome (or keep) the found pet, this can serve as proof that you made a reasonable attempt to find an owner.

3. If you are unable to hold on to the animal, bring them to our facility at 1600 Old Frankfort Pike. Private rescues can be good options for owner-surrendered pets, however, LFACC is the ONLY designated shelter in Fayette County for holding stray animals. If an owner does not reclaim during the mandated stray time then the animal will most likely be transferred to our partner agency for adoption.

11/05/2025

Need assistance with pet food? Our partner agency can help!

With recent changes to SNAP, feeding your pet might feel like one more worry, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Lexington Humane Society offers a free Pet Food Pantry for Fayette County pet owners who need a little extra support.
📍 Drop‑in: Tue–Fri, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📌 Location: 1600 Old Frankfort Pike, Building B

Supplies are limited and distributed on a first‑come, first‑served basis. We cannot reserve bags or deliver.

Our pantry is made possible by generous donations. If you can help, please consider donating: lexingtonhumanesociety.org/donate

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11/05/2025

Yesterday we received a call about a small brown and white dog spotted in the Kenwick neighborhood. When we arrived, neighbors were already standing by—the little guy had been cornered in an alley, scared and growling.

With some patience, our Animal Control Officer was able to safely secure him and load him into the truck. Thankfully, he was wearing both a city license and rabies tags. Using his identification, our dispatcher was able to contact his owner.

It turns out the pup, named Scrappy Doo, had slipped through a fence yesterday while visiting friends and didn’t know how to find his way back home.

When our officer pulled up to Scrappy Doo’s home, the whole family was waiting—including one very excited 3-year-old boy.

Another happy reunion—just like a real-life Homeward Bound! (And a great reminder of why keeping your pet licensed is so important!)

11/02/2025

We have received multiple reports of scammers calling from our phone number and pretending to be LFACC officers. These individuals are targeting pet owners who have recently lost pets, claiming that their pet was found injured and needs surgery. The scammer then calls the owner to send money through a third-party payment app to cover medical costs.

🐾 LFACC WILL NEVER:
• Ask for money over the phone.
• Request payment through apps or third-party services.
• Delay or withhold medical care for pets.

🐾 What You Should Know:
• Reclaim fees are only handled in person and always come with an itemized receipt.
• Outside business hours, an LFACC Officer may request to meet you in person, but will never collect payment remotely.
• All LFACC Officers wear official uniforms and drive clearly marked LFACC vehicles.

If you’ve been targeted by this scam:
1️⃣ Report it to the Lexington Police Department: 859-258-3600
2️⃣ File a report with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov

Please help us spread the word to protect our community. Stay vigilant and stay safe, Lexington!

11/01/2025

Yesterday, Animal Control Officer Phillips responded to a call about a loose beagle on Alexandria Drive. When he arrived, he was able to spot the dog, but the beagle was too skittish to let him get close—and it was in a fenced-in area spanning several acres.

He decided to return with a trap, but once back at the shelter, he noticed a lost report filed a week earlier from a man missing a beagle with a similar description. Acting on a hunch, he contacted the owner and arranged to meet him at the property.

When they arrived, the dog—named Willie—was overjoyed to see his owner. He eagerly came up to the fence, and together they were able to lift him over and reunite him with his dad.

We loved hearing about this happy reunion, and a big shout-out to our team for going above and beyond to help keep Willie safe and bring this family back together!