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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

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Sulcata 02 23 2025

Turtle - Other

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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Mango

Gecko

Male, 1 yr
Cincinnati, OH
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Pele

Lizard

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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Umber

Snake

Male, 7 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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Dimitri

Lizard

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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William Snakespeare

Snake

Male, 11 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

Animal Welfare League - Richmond, Indiana

1825 Chester Blvd.,
Richmond, IN 47374

The Rescue Haven Inc

101 California Street,
Farmersville, OH 45325

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Gecko

Domestic Longhair

Male, 11 mos
Middletown, OH
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Betsy JuM

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Cincinnati, OH
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Lukey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Cincinnati, OH
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Molly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Troy, OH
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Big Girl

Labrador Retriever/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Female, Adult
Cincinnati, IL
Bonded Pair
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Tommy

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Fairborn, OH

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