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Arrowhead Reptile Rescue

Animal rescue in Cincinnati, OH

Arrowhead Reptile Rescue was started in 1991 and is a network of rehabilitators and foster homes located in the Greater Cincinnati area. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of displaced reptiles and to herpetological education. Arrowhead is supported solely through donations and private contributions, and we are run by a small staff of volunteers. We are fully licensed and approved by ODNR and the USFWS for education and reptile rehabilitation.

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Cincinnati, OH 45011
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Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 45011

Adoptable pets at Arrowhead Reptile Rescue

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

Gecko

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Toto's adoption status with email updates.
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Toto

Snake

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Helios's adoption status with email updates.
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Helios

Lizard

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Gecko

Male, 11 yrs 3 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Pele's adoption status with email updates.
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Pele

Lizard

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Blue

Lizard

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Shiro's adoption status with email updates.
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Shiro

Snake

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kronk's adoption status with email updates.
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Kronk

Lizard

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH

Rescue FAQs

Only reptile rescue for several states. Our clients have come from OH, WV, VA, NY, PA, KY, TN, IN, IL. Our MOU's for emergency response cover 31 counties in OH/KY/IN. Authorized for disaster response, wildlife rehabilitation, and dangerous animals.

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees set half of retail value. Most reptiles adoptions are between $10-50. Approval requires completion of 3-page adoption application, submission of photos of cage and habitat, and veterinarian reference. Adopters sign a basic adoption agreement stating they will provide proper care of the pet for life, which we can provide upon request.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Arrowhead Reptile Rescue

HALO

3346 Jasper Road,
Xenia, OH 45385

Penny's K-9 Rescue

830 West Seymour,
Cincinnati, OH 45216

North Star Canine Rescue

Hamilton, OH 45013

We'll also keep you updated on Bessy May LLD's adoption status with email updates.
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Bessy May LLD

Great Pyrenees/Australian Shepherd

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

Boxer

Male, Senior
Germantown, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mama's adoption status with email updates.
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Mama

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Melbourne, KY
We'll also keep you updated on Famadihana's adoption status with email updates.
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Famadihana

American Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, Puppy
Germantown, OH
We'll also keep you updated on zz 'Bone' courtesy listing's adoption status with email updates.
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zz 'Bone' courtesy listing

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior
Cincinnati, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kodiak's adoption status with email updates.
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Kodiak

Alaskan Malamute

Male, Adult
Newport, KY

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