Rico Pet Recovery
Meet Jack the Bestest Boy! Jack arrived on Halloween after being surrendered to the vet with Parvo, but this brave...
Read MoreMeet John The Roadside Rescue John was picked up off US 62 in Orient, Ohio, skin and bones, with no...
Read MoreMeet Smokey Roads Available for adoption through Rico Pet Recovery This handsome guy is around 1 year old, and he's...
Read MoreSammy, the tiger striped kitty, was shot by a 22 gun in his arm by some evil monster. It has...
Read MoreMeet Frank the Sweet Survivor with a Heart of Gold Frank is a two year old Chinese crested. Franks story...
Read MoreMeet Frank the Sweet Survivor with a Heart of Gold Frank is a two year old Chinese crested. Franks story...
Read MoreMeet Gray Skies and Stormy! These two adorable 10-month-old kittens are looking for their forever homes and are currently hanging...
Read MoreMeet Gray Skies and Stormy! These two adorable 10-month-old kittens are looking for their forever homes and are currently hanging...
Read MoreMeet Gray Skies and Stormy! These two adorable 10-month-old kittens are looking for their forever homes and are currently hanging...
Read MoreMeet Gray Skies and Stormy! These two adorable 10-month-old kittens are looking for their forever homes and are currently hanging...
Read MoreArchie (Oogie Boogie) is an angel. He is a gorgeous pit mix puppy. He loves everyone and everything. He always...
Read MoreMiguel is a gorgeous, one-year-old mixed breed dog who weighs 40 pounds. He loves other pets of all shapes and...
Read More**Meet Mavis!** Mavis is a bold little lady with a big personality! This sweet little girl is full of puppy...
Read More**Meet Raven!** Say hello to Raven a pint-sized pup with a big personality! This 6 months old little girl is...
Read MoreMeet Artie! A purebred Chinese Crested Powderpuff Artie was surrendered to Rico Pet Recovery when his owner realized she couldnt...
Read MoreThis beautiful kitten is Smokey! Shes fuzzy, sweet, playful and loving. Smokey is fully vetted and ready to find her...
Read MoreStormy is 9-weeks-old and searching for his forever home! Stormy is the adventurous one fearless, fun, and always up for...
Read MoreDulce and her sister Precious were found together on the steps of St Thomas the Apostle Church on a cold...
Read MorePrecious was abandoned on the front steps of St Thomas the Apostle church in Columbus with her sister, Dulce. They...
Read MoreCopper is a very loving beagle/coonhound that was found in a very remote area. He was taken to a vet...
Read MoreMeet Jax - a 3 to 5-year-old little yellow lab weighing less than 50 lbs. Jax has beaten the odds...
Read MoreJerry Lee Lewis is a shy boy who is just learning that he is safe from his scrappy street life...
Read MoreFOSTER NEEDED or even better, A FOREVER HOME! Meet Nala, an 11-month-old sweetheart who deserves to be HOME for the...
Read MoreChloe is a very laid back, beautiful senior that still has a few good years left to love her forever...
Read MoreElvis is a very playful boy who loves to chase the mouse and carry around a small skunk toy that...
Read MoreTinman is a shy and handsome boy who has been fully vetted, microchipped and nutered. Tinman is a special boy...
Read MorePesto is a loveable hound mix with a big heart. Pesto loves playing with other dogs and going for walks.
Read MoreSugar was found as a stray and taken in by one of our fosters. She is great with other dogs...
Read MoreTragedy has struck one of our adopter families, leaving this deeply bonded mother-daughter pair urgently in need of a new...
Read MoreTragedy has struck one of our adopter families, leaving this deeply bonded mother-daughter pair urgently in need of a new...
Read MoreOur Circleville dog rescued from the accident is now seeking a foster or adopter. We have official word from authorities...
Read MoreMeet Beck! A joyful, one year old with a heart as big as his playful spirit. Becks tail is ALWAYS...
Read MoreLex and her two siblings came to Rico as an owner surrender from an accidental litter. Her brother Max has...
Read MoreChai, along with his mom and siblings were left on a balcony of a second story apartment when the family...
Read MoreMack is seeking a new home. Mack loves to play ball, go on walks and play tug. He is very...
Read MoreCharlotte and Biscuit are a bonded pair of Dachshunds. Charlotte is 12 years old and Biscuit is 10 years old....
Read MoreBiscuit and Charlotte are a bonded pair of Dachshunds. Biscuit is 10 years old and Charlotte is 12 years old....
Read MoreSissy is searching for a new best friend! Sissy enjoys leash walks and playing fetch with toys. She does well...
Read MoreMeet Thomas! Thomas is a sweet and goofy 1-3 year old mixed breed whos ready to steal your heart (and...
Read MoreMeet beautiful Mama Pearl, mother of 6 beautiful brindles. A young terrier mix, she is estimated to be approximately 1...
Read MoreDixie was surrendered by her owners who did not have time for her. Dixie is a young husky-mix who does...
Read MoreRemy is a beautiful young Great Pyrenees that was surrendered by his owners because of a family health crisis. Remy...
Read MoreRemy is a beautiful young Great Pyrenees that was surrendered by his owners because of a family health crisis. Remy...
Read MoreMeet Benny - the perfect medium size dog for any active family or individual! Benny's two favorite things are hugs...
Read MoreMidnight has weaned her five puppies and is seeking a furever home! Midnight is a gorgeous Australian Shepherd mix who...
Read MoreMaya (Mia) was found emaciated and full of tumors. After a full mastectomy and lots of TLC she is ready...
Read MoreMeet Sol! This girl is very near and dear to our hearts. Sol was dumped with her sister, Luna, in...
Read MoreMeet Dakota In December of 2022, two tiny, frightened puppies were found huddled next to an adult dog who had...
Read MoreThere are four super cute kittens in this coffee house litter! They are ready to bring their playful personalities to...
Read MoreOne of our fosters found Lulu when she was very pregnant, rescued her and has cared for her and her...
Read MoreThis is Sprout! Sprout was attacked by her mom as a puppy. She was surrounded by wonderful people that nursed...
Read MoreGemma is a very sweet young cat we took in as a stray when we noticed she was going to...
Read MoreThis is our sweet girl Ziggy!! Ziggy came to us as a pregnant stray. She raised 10 beautiful babies. Ziggy...
Read MoreShiloh is an almost 3-year old mix of pit bull, Australian cattle dog, German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever. As a...
Read MoreSassy is currently at county pound but we will pull her if we can find a foster. Sassy and 8...
Read MoreThere are four super cute kittens in this coffee house litter! They are ready to bring their playful personalities to...
Read MoreGunther is a very handsome boy that was dumped on the side of a busy corner on a country road....
Read MoreCinder is a young, energetic pit mix who loves adults and children. He is good on a leash, house-trained, &...
Read MorePetey is a 56 year old pittie mix who is equal parts big baby and goofball. He loves to: Snuggle...
Read MoreTia and Blessing are still seeking a forever home that will adopt them as a pair. They are 3.5 years...
Read MoreThis is Andy and he comes to us seeking a forever home with patient adopters! Andy was running as a...
Read MoreThis beautiful girl is Cocoa. Cocoa is 4 yrs old and has a pure velvet coat. She is very smart...
Read MoreIt's Wyatt's world, and we're all just lucky to be a part of it! This stunning boy is looking for...
Read MoreFancy is seeking full-time, live-in employment as a nanny. She has quite a resume and 8 years of experience. 1...
Read MoreMeet Debo! He's a big giant baby and thinks he's a lap dog. His owner found himself homeless living in...
Read MoreMiss Miley Mae is still looking for her forever home. Miley came to us after needing an emergency c-section when...
Read MoreA 55lb birch-colored ball of energy, Arties silliness is one of his many lovable traits! Although it takes a minute...
Read MoreMeet Radar This pup will steal your This brave boy had a tough start, feeling confused and shut down when...
Read MoreTia and Blessing are still seeking a forever home that will adopt them as a pair. They are 3.5 years...
Read MorePenny has really settled in. Her playful side is showing more and more especially since introducing her to foster brother,...
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11/04/2021
Today is a sad day for Rico Pet Recovery. 😞
Salem (called Sadie by her amazing foster family) was euthanized.
As you can see by the pictures below, she was loved and well cared for over the past six weeks, improving quite a bit from when we first got her out of the hospital after big surgery on her mammary glands.
And certainly an improvement from when we found her emaciated, covered in fleas, and left to die on a soiled blanket.
This week, however, she declined rapidly. The doctor believes cancer was filling her lungs and we had to make the difficult decision to let her go.
We can’t thank her foster family and all of you enough for the support you provided for this sweet girl.
She reminds us that the work we do is important. If we (and all of you) don’t care and advocate for animals like Salem/Sadie, they will never have a chance at a good life.
We love you, Salem!
Our hearts are broken.
11/03/2021
Sansa is available for adoption! Thank you, @wiggly_goose for fostering 🥰 From Sansa’s canine roommate:
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Here’s to round ✌🏼 ||
Mom brought in a foster pup and we kinda love her.
Sansa’s story: she was transported straight to our home because her parents were evicted and she was left behind. She’s a sweet 5 month old red nose pittie who had never worn a collar, never been on a leash, and hadn’t been in a car since she was 6 (yes, 6) weeks old! Eek! She’s skittish and fearful of men cause they haven’t treated her well in the past, but she’s a trooper and we’ve come so far in less than a week! This little chonker is in good hands now and such a sweet girl, all she needed was some love and patience.
11/03/2021
There are much better days ahead! Congratulations Miss Mabel 🎉 Happily adopted 👏
Mabel was found severely neglected in Southern Ohio. Missing most of her fur (and several teeth), this senior girl needed a lot of TLC.
Unfortunately, her first May never grow back. Thankfully, though, Mabel will not be left out in the cold or rain ever again!
Scroll to see pictures of Mabel before her adoption: with her foster & her rescuer.
We couldn’t ask for a better ending to this story! Your best years are yet to come, girl!
#ricopetrecovery #seniorrescue #adoptaseniordog #seniordogsofinstagram #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #rescuedog #rescuepet #werescue #happilyadopted #happilyadopteddog #adoptdontshop #rescuesaveslives #wesavelives #fosteringsaveslives #adoptionsaveslives #happytalesofhappytails
11/03/2021
Abandoned deep in the woods until she was found by @walt_reutzel and rescued by @tiffany.pistole Miss Zelda is safe and warm at @sacpets
We are hoping the x-Ray shows how many puppies she’s carrying and how close she is to delivery ❤️
You’re safe now, momma, and so are your babies!
#ricopetrecovery #werescue #thisisrescue #abandoneddog #dogsinneed #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #rescuepets #welovedogs
11/02/2021
Costume contest ends in 24 hours! Enter on our Facebook page! 🎃 👑 🧛♂️
Lots of great prizes in several categories! 🦇 🦸♀️ 👻
#rescuepets #rescuepetsofinstagram #ricopetrecovery #rescuedogsofinsta #happilyadopted #dogsofohio #ohiodogs #ohiodogsofinstagram #buckeyepets
11/02/2021
Will you be my foster? 🥺
Seven precious collie mix pups are looking for a place to crash for just over a week. We can split them up in groups (no solo pups) until their vet appointment for booster shots.
Can they crash with you? 🥰
#fosteringsaveslives #fosterdog #fosterpup #fosterpuppy #colliemix #colliepuppy #cutepuppiesofinstagram #werescue #adoptdontshop #adoptabledog
11/01/2021
Freddy the shih tzu is looking for a loving home after the sudden death of his owner.
He’s five-years-old, neutered and house-trained, and needs to be the only pet in the home.
If you can give Freddy the home he needs, apply at ricopetrecovery.org
Please share!
#adoptabledog #fosteringsaveslives #thisisrescue #werescue #ricopetrecovery #shihtzu
11/01/2021
We think Shout (formerly Cynthia) is loving ALL the cuddles from her feline companion & owner @markgriffin1681
Shout & her two sick kittens were rescued from an abandoned property in Southern Ohio. The kittens were quickly adopted after receiving medical care while Shout remained with a foster for months.
Six months ago, Mark met Shout and it was love at first sight!
Currently we have SIXTEEN cats and kittens who have been with our rescue since Spring or earlier 🥺
If you are looking to adopt a feline companion, we may have just what you are looking for!
Send us a message or check out ricopetrecovery.org
#kittycatsofinstagram #adoptacat #rescuecat #happilyadopted #fosterssavelives #fosteringsaveslives #werescue #thisiswhywerescue #adoptablecatsofinstagram #lewiscenter #ohiocats #adoptdontshop
11/01/2021
👉Here's a little weekend tear jerker and another amazing rescue by Steve Kuklica!
🤬This past week there were 2 dogs dumped off Hard Rd. in Worthington, OH near Kilbourne High School.
One was tied to a pole and one was loose and running. Franklin County was able to recover the black pup tied to the pole, but the white pup was too scared to come to anyone.
Sarah Baker contacted us to set traps after seeing the little white dog get hit by a car Thursday evening. Another local resident, Matt Smith, fortunately saw the pup Friday afternoon. Steve set a trap Saturday bright and early. He and officer Jones from FCDS had a little cook out to bait the area. Sure enough the scent caught her little nose and she watched as they baited with hot dogs and BBQ sauce. Within minutes of them leaving the area, she came for breakfast.
🙏Thanks to everyone in the community for your support of the process as we requested everyone stay out of the woods while the boys worked.... and to Steve and Office Jones for teaming up to save another one!
As a result of the number of simultaneous rescues we have going on, we are investing in more humane traps.
Donations will humbly be accepted. Our PayPal is ricopetrecovery@yahoo.com.
Or via our DONATE button at ricopetrecovery.org
Also, Steve Kuklica and his wife Nichole Kuklica have recently completed the Missing Animal Response Lost Pet Recovery Training and have received certification from the program along with 4 others from our team. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
The last picture is the reunion of the two pups. The little boy decided to sit on his sister so she doesn't run off again! She has a little road rash, but otherwise looks good!
11/01/2021
Adopted! 👏
Thank you Rachael @rachael.gorsuch for taking Sage on her meet & greet to find the perfect family!
Sage is deaf and needed a knowledgeable owner. Luckily for her, the perfect application came in!
Congratulations, Sage!!
#happytalesofhappytails #adopteddogsofinstagram #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #ricopetrecovery #werescue
11/01/2021
Meet Fred! Fred is one of six golden labs looking for homes. Apply at ricopetrecovery.org
#happilyfostered #fosterssavelives #fosteringsaveslives #werescue #rescuepup #rescuedog #lewiscenterohio #adoptdontshop
11/01/2021
Congratulations, Buckeye! You are one lucky pup!
#ricopetmonalisalitter #ricopetrecovery #werescue #happilyadopted #rescuepup #adoptdontshop #adoptedpup #adoptedpuppy