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Rico Pet Recovery

Animal rescue in Lewis Center, OH

Rico Pet Recovery is a nonprofit group dedicated to recovering lost pets in the Central Ohio area.

Through donations and our volunteer network, we have successfully trapped and returned home hundreds of family pets to their homes, all at no cost to the pet owner.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see our latest capers and success stories.

Contact Marci Dop
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Lewis Center, OH 43035
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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Rico Pet Recovery

We'll also keep you updated on Janet (Kentucky 15)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Janet (Kentucky 15)

Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tia's adoption status with email updates.
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Tia

Dalmatian/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Beans (Jessica’s 3)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Beans (Jessica’s 3)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie (Jessica’s 3)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie (Jessica’s 3)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nanners (Jessica’s 3)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Nanners (Jessica’s 3)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rue's adoption status with email updates.
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Rue

Labrador Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Female, 3 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Noel (Mexican Chi’s)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Noel (Mexican Chi’s)

Chihuahua

Female, 3 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Delilah's adoption status with email updates.
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Delilah

Labrador Retriever

Female, 8 mos
Lewis Center, OH

Rescue FAQs

Central Ohio and surrounding counties

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Meet the Pet
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

All pets are required to be returned to our rescue shoud it not work out

Adoption application

https://www.ricopetrecovery.org/success-stories

Pets at shelters & rescues near Rico Pet Recovery

Creatures Comfort Animal Shelter

116 W. Walnut St.,
Cardington, OH 43315

Hardin County Humane Society

P.O. Box 108,
Kenton, OH 43326

The Humane Society of Delaware County

4920 St. Rt. 37 E.,
Delaware, OH 43015

We'll also keep you updated on Squid's adoption status with email updates.
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Squid

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Canal Winchester, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Trick or Treats - Starburst's adoption status with email updates.
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Trick or Treats - Starburst

Chihuahua

Female, Puppy
Ashville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Maisie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maisie

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs 4 mos
Plain City, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Echo's adoption status with email updates.
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Echo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Pickerington, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Salem's adoption status with email updates.
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Salem

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Betty Boop's adoption status with email updates.
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Betty Boop

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Powell, OH

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