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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 Cedar's adoption status with email updates.
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Cedar

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Brody (Luna’s Lovebugs)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Brody (Luna’s Lovebugs)

Hound (Unknown Type)/Dachshund

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Dachshund

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Lewis Center, OH
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 7 mos
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 Dozer's adoption status with email updates.
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Dozer

Boxer/Rottweiler

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

Boxer/Rottweiler

Male, 3 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

Animal Hospital of Polaris

8928 S Old State Rd,
Lewis Center, OH 43035

The Humane Society of Delaware County

4920 St. Rt. 37 E.,
Delaware, OH 43015

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Norwegian Elkhound

Female, Adult
Grove City, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mi'Yonna's adoption status with email updates.
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Mi'Yonna

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Urbana, OH

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