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Rico Pet Recovery

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.

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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

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