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Lexington animal shelters

There are 83 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in the greater Lexington metro area, including the cities of Lexington and Lexington-Fayette. Combined, these Lexington metro animal shelters employ 300 people, earn more than $34 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $60 million.
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Job trends for Lexington animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
7
1-10
 
7
11-25
 
4
26-100
 
2
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Lexington

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
24
$250k to $1M
 
4
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of animal shelters in Lexington

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is designed to serve as both the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing careers, and a fundraising body to support these approved facilities.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$10.1m
Employees
6
EIN
45-4783644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program a 501 (c) 3 charity was founded in 1992 to offer retiring racehorses a safe-haven, rehabilitation, and continued education through placement in experienced, caring homes.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
45
EIN
31-1681380
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lexington Humane Society

Lexington Humane Society promotes compassionate treatment of animals, educates on responsible pet ownership, offers animal control services, and promotes adoption.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$9.8m
Employees
134
EIN
61-0444762
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodford Humane Society

Woodford Humane Society finds homes for pets, promotes adoption, provides care and spay/neuter support, and fosters community involvement to combat pet homelessness.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
22
EIN
61-0992070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Old Friends

Old Friends cares for and protects retired racing thoroughbreds. They raise awareness of the treatment of retired race horses, care for and honor these majestic creatures, and keep them on their farm in Georgetown, KY.
Revenue
$4.0m
Assets
$9.0m
Employees
29
EIN
20-0049798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodstock Animal Foundation

Woodstock Animal Foundation provides animal care, spay and neuter programs, and vaccination services to lower-income families in Lexington, positively impacting the companion pet population.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
10
EIN
36-3857844
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Franklin County Humane Society

To care for our area's homeless animals, to re-home as many animals as possible, and to improve animal welfare throughout our community. As an open-admission shelter, we accept all cats and dogs in need.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$7.3m
Employees
17
EIN
61-0498423
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brooke USA

Brooke USA supports and promotes sustainable equine welfare programs across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas by raising funds and managing donations in areas of greatest need.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
5
EIN
33-1173163
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sisters Saving Shelters

Sisters Saving Shelters is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Georgetown, KY that was founded in 2017.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-3953143
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brass Hat Foundation Incorporated

Brass Hat Foundation Incorporated is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Frankfort, KY that was founded in 2022.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-0573304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Waddles Wags N Wishes

Waddles Wags N Wishes is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Paris, KY that was founded in 2020.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-4066708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Haven for Dogs

Haven for Dogs is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lexington, KY that was founded in 1998.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
61-1328299
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Buckland Equine Rescue

Buckland Equine Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Carlisle, KY that was founded in 2009.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
26-0817265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kentucky S A V E

Kentucky S A V E is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Lexington, KY whose mission is: Kentucky S.A.V.E.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-3448574
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kitty Lodge

Kitty Lodge is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in MT Sterling, KY that was founded in 2011.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-3680617
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Speak Out and Rescue Kentucky

SOAR has been formed to speak out on behalf of chained, abused, and neglected dogs, and to help rescue those in need. Foster care services that provide temporary homes to pets that have been rescued.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
80-0282061
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairy Tails Pet Adoptions

Fairy Tails Pet Adoptions rescues unwanted animals, vets them and places them in good homes as part of their mission. They operate as an animal protection and welfare organization based in Winchester, KY.
Revenue
$137.2k
Assets
$52.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
84-1915335
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ky Horse Rescue

Ky Horse Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Georgetown, KY that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-5657375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Veterinarians To the Rescue

Veterinarians To the Rescue reduces economic euthanasias by providing veterinary care, hosting low-cost clinics, and supporting spay/neuter programs in Central Kentucky.
Revenue
$83.7k
Assets
$7,159
Employees
N/A
EIN
88-1400937
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jessamine County Trap Neuter Return Program

Jessamine County Trap Neuter Return Program is a volunteer-run TNR program that traps, spays/neuters, vaccinates, and returns feral cats to reduce repopulation.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
46-0758671
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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