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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 Tia's adoption status with email updates.
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Tia

Dalmatian/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Princess Ottie (4 with Christy)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Princess Ottie (4 with Christy)

Australian Shepherd/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 7 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jack (Snuggle Bugs)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Jack (Snuggle Bugs)

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu (mom of Colleen's kittens)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu (mom of Colleen's kittens)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

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

Boxer

Female, 4 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sunbury #140 Wyatt's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunbury #140 Wyatt

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 2 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

Help Save Pets - Polaris

8928 S Old State Rd,
Lewis Center, OH 43035

Whisker Connection

PO Box 904,
Centerburg, OH 43011

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Abigail's adoption status with email updates.
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Abigail

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dee Dee's adoption status with email updates.
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Dee Dee

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Marion, OH

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