Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control

06/23/2025

"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.

06/20/2025

Happy First Day of Summer! ☀️

Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s this weekend, which poses serious risks for our furry friends. Once a dog’s body temperature climbs past 105°F, permanent organ damage can occur. Flat-faced breeds (like pugs), thick-coated pups, and young puppies are especially at risk.

🔥 Our Summer Safety Tips
• Keep pets indoors in a cool space
• Avoid midday outdoor time
• Limit walks and outdoor play
• Make sure pets have visible, secure ID tags

🚨 Watch for Signs of Heat Distress:
• Heavy panting with an open mouth
• Thick saliva
• Restlessness
• Fast heart rate
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Collapse or unresponsiveness

🆘 If you notice any signs:
💧 Offer your pet cool water
🌬 Move them to an air-conditioned or shaded area
🧊 Wet their paw pads with cold water or rubbing alcohol

⚠️ If your pet is down or unresponsive, go to the nearest emergency vet IMMEDIATELY.

📞 If you see an animal in distress, call LFACC at (859) 255-9033 right away.
Let’s start summer safely — keep your pets cool, comfortable, and cared for! 💙🐾

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

Wow— We've already seen quite the turnout at our pop-up low-cost vaccine clinic! Thank you to all the community members who have shown up so far to care for their pets' health.

There's still time to take advantage of our lowest prices of the year! Our team will be here until 4 PM today— Come on out and see us!

06/18/2025

Not your everyday call! 🦎

Yesterday, we responded to a report of a pet lizard on the loose over on Buena Vista Drive. Our team safely impounded this adventurous gal—and thanks to her microchip, we were able to quickly contact her owner and reunite them!

Microchips make happy endings like this possible. Just another reminder of how important they are!

06/14/2025

Last week, Officer Phillips had the honor of speaking at the Lexington Senior Center. The visit covered everything from general animal control stats to the kinds of situations our team encounters in the field.

He also shared why this work matters so much—highlighting a few incredible success stories with before-and-after photos that really brought the impact to life.

The best part? A long, engaging Q&A session with some amazing questions from the crowd. Thank you to everyone who came out and made the discussion so meaningful!

06/12/2025

Boo's Story: From Hurt to Healing

In February, we received a call from a woman wanting to surrender her dog, saying he was "too high energy" and casually added that he had somehow stabbed himself with a knife.

When our Animal Control Officer arrived, she found the dog—now named Boo—bleeding heavily from a wound on his hind end. He was rushed into emergency surgery. Our veterinarian later confirmed the wound was a deep, 6 cm stab injury that cut through multiple layers of muscle and reached the bone. It was painful, traumatic, and—based on the severity—most likely not accidental.

The previous owner, Rekiya Lewis, was charged under our local cruelty to animals ordinance.

But here's the good news: Boo is a fighter. With proper medical care, lots of love, and time to heal, he made an incredible recovery. Today, Boo is back to being the joyful, high-energy cuddle bug he was always meant to be.

Now he needs a second chance at a loving forever home.

Boo is available for adoption at the Lexington Humane Society. Meet this sweet survivor and help us give him the happy ending he deserves.

06/10/2025

Case Update: Moth Man & the unnamed (but never forgotten):

Last spring, two dogs were left behind in wire crates in the basement of a home on Emerson Drive after the residents moved out. It appeared they had taken everything they deemed important, leaving their dogs. No food. No water. No care.

By the time anyone entered the house, one of the dogs had already passed away from starvation. The other—now named Moth Man—was found alive, but severely emaciated, with overgrown nails, urine burns, and covered in his own waste.

Our Animal Control Officer immediately launched an investigation, and three individuals were charged with two counts of Animal Cruelty. Last week, Catherine Meriwether pleaded guilty to these charges.

We're relieved to share that Moth Man has made a full recovery and has been adopted into a loving home.

This case is a heartbreaking reminder that animal cruelty is a crime, and we will not tolerate it.

If you witness animal neglect or abuse, don't stay silent—call our dispatcher at 859-255-9033.