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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 Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Beagle

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

Basset Hound/Shar Pei

Male, 10 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin (FKA Eagle)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin (FKA Eagle)

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ursa (Moon’s puppies)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ursa (Moon’s puppies)

Boxer/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 6 yrs
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

Welsh Hills Animal Rescue

500 Welsh Lane,
Granville, OH 43023

Columbus Pittie Committee

Columbus, OH 43203

A Place 4 Paws

1987 Wolverhampton Rd,
Columbus, OH 43065

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Marion, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Spaniel (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Mt. Gilead, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Arancini's adoption status with email updates.
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Arancini

Domestic Longhair

Female, Young
Columbus, OH
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 Jelly Roll's adoption status with email updates.
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Jelly Roll

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Columbus, OH

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