Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control Preventing cruelty to animals in Lexington, Kentucky.
859-255-9033

No dog deserves to be tied up and abandoned.If you have any information about this dog, who was found at Douglas Park th...
01/10/2026

No dog deserves to be tied up and abandoned.
If you have any information about this dog, who was found at Douglas Park this morning, please contact our Cruelty Investigator at 859-255-9033 ext. 229.

Teddy, a Great Pyrenees, was removed from a backyard after his owner failed to provide even the most basic standards of ...
01/10/2026

Teddy, a Great Pyrenees, was removed from a backyard after his owner failed to provide even the most basic standards of care.

Despite multiple attempts to educate the harborer, conditions did not improve, and Teddy was ultimately removed for his safety and well-being.

Derrian Eldridge was charged and has since been found guilty of the improper care and treatment of animals.

Teddy has been surrendered and is currently available for adoption through our partner agency, the Lexington Humane Society. He’s a wild, wonderful boy who deserves the love, care, and life he was always meant to have.

As always, if you ever see an animal without proper shelter, food, water, or medical care—or suspect neglect or abuse—please do not hesitate to make the call: 859-255-9033.
Our animals depend on us to be their voice.

In 2025, Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control officers responded to more than 2,000 animal welfare concerns across ou...
01/07/2026

In 2025, Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control officers responded to more than 2,000 animal welfare concerns across our community. While education is always our first priority, some situations require further action to protect animals from harm.

Over the past year, our Animal Control Officers filed 110 cruelty and neglect charges for animal crimes committed in Fayette County. Of those, seven cases were so severe they were charged under Kentucky’s felony torture statute.

These cases are heartbreaking, but the strength of our community makes a life-saving difference. From our dedicated animal control officers, kennel staff, veterinary teams, and rescue partners to our foster and adoptive families—it truly takes a village to give these animals a second chance.

We also want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our community for being the eyes and ears for animal welfare. Your calls and tips help us intervene, investigate, and save lives.

Together, we are making progress—and together, we will continue to protect those who cannot protect themselves.

"Are You Missing Me???" 🐾*PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!* These babies came to LFACC as strays, and with your help, could be re...
01/06/2026

"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.

Is your doghouse due for an upgrade?Humane World for Animals has generously donated doghouses to be distributed right he...
01/05/2026

Is your doghouse due for an upgrade?
Humane World for Animals has generously donated doghouses to be distributed right here in our community! We’re grateful for partners who help keep pets safe, warm, and cared for.

To apply:
https://form.jotform.com/253524763234053

01/02/2026

After a small kitchen fire on New Year’s Day, Wally the Westie got scared and slipped out the front door. His family searched everywhere but couldn’t find him. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan spotted Wally and brought him to the shelter so he could stay safe until his family was located. Today, that happy moment finally came—Wally was reunited with his family. We love happy endings like this and are so grateful to share them with you.

Meet Olivia!Olivia is a kennel technician at LFACC, where she plays a vital role in the daily care, cleaning, and feedin...
01/02/2026

Meet Olivia!

Olivia is a kennel technician at LFACC, where she plays a vital role in the daily care, cleaning, and feeding of stray and unwanted animals at our facility. After spending years working as a cake decorator, Olivia felt called to do something more meaningful with her life—something that aligned with her lifelong love for animals.

“I’ve always loved animals and felt a strong connection to them,” Olivia shares. “My grandmother, who is my biggest supporter, always laughs and says that wherever we go, animals seem to find me—and I always find them.”

Olivia joined the LFACC team last summer, and quickly found her place. “LFACC does so many good things for our Lexington community. We form real connections with the animals here, and I’m incredibly proud to be part of that. I truly love every second of what I do.”

At home, Olivia is a proud rescue pet parent to three beloved companions: Pearl, her Aussie Beagle mix; Forest, a Border Collie mix; and Pasley, her white DSH kitty with heterochromia. “Rescues really are the best of the best,” Olivia says. “They love so hard and make life so much fuller.”

“I’ve definitely found my home here at LFACC,” Olivia adds. “I’m so grateful to work alongside such an amazing group of people—I’m happy to call my coworkers my work family.”

New Year’s Eve can be a scary time for pets. When Luke the husky ran off, Officer Inlow was able to reunite him with his...
01/01/2026

New Year’s Eve can be a scary time for pets. When Luke the husky ran off, Officer Inlow was able to reunite him with his owners this morning thanks to proper identification.
Please keep your animals safe and secure this year—and if that fails, we’re here to help.

Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and caring for our beloved horses can feel overwhelming. If you're a horse owner in...
12/31/2025

Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and caring for our beloved horses can feel overwhelming. If you're a horse owner in Kentucky and need temporary assistance with feeding or care, please reach out to our friends at the Kentucky Horse Council— they may be able to help!

👉 Learn more: https://www.kentuckyhorse.org/save-our-horses-fund

And remember: if you believe animals are being neglected in Fayette County, and would like an Animal Control Officer to conduct a welfare check, please call our dispatcher at 859-255-9033.

Let’s continue to look out for our horses — and each other.

A stray cat was brought into our facility in mid-December. When we scanned her for a microchip, we learned her name was ...
12/29/2025

A stray cat was brought into our facility in mid-December. When we scanned her for a microchip, we learned her name was Mochi. After retrieving the registration information, we contacted the woman listed on the chip, who explained that she had rehomed Mochi years ago and now lives in Florida.

After learning that the person Mochi had been rehomed to no longer wanted her, the original owner and her boyfriend didn’t hesitate—they traveled out of state to pick her up. Thanks to a microchip and a whole lot of love, Mochi’s story ended the best way possible: a long-distance reunion and a trip home to sunny Florida!

Last week, a call came in about a dog found wandering on Newtown Pike. The pit mix showed signs of having been clipped b...
12/27/2025

Last week, a call came in about a dog found wandering on Newtown Pike. The pit mix showed signs of having been clipped by a vehicle, so our Animal Control Officer quickly responded and brought her in for treatment. Shortly after, a concerned owner reached out, and this story got the ending we always hope for—a happy reunion. We’re so glad you made it home, Minnie!

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1600 Old Frankfort Pike
Lexington, KY
40504

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

(859) 255-9033

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