Rico Pet Recovery
This cute girl and her siblings were found under a barn in southern Ohio. They will be available for adoption...
Read MoreThis cute girl and her siblings were found under a barn in southern Ohio. They will be available for adoption...
Read MoreThis cute boy and his siblings were found under a barn in southern Ohio. They will be available for adoption...
Read MorePetey is a young adult pitbull & bulldog mix. Hes a big baby who loves to cuddle in bed, chill...
Read MoreTesss babies were born in a shed and taken in by the pound at 3 weeks of age. We pulled...
Read MoreMeet Sprocket! Sprocket is the long haired dachshund mix that was living under the trailer in Hazard KY. We are...
Read MoreMeet Chip of Chip and Dale! Look at the little spotted paw print on his nose These pups were pulled...
Read MoreMeet Dale of Chip and Dale! Look at his cute little nose These pups were pulled from a county shelter...
Read MoreGabby is the best little girl. She was found hit by a car with multiple broken bones. On top of...
Read MoreMeet Pepper! He is a 2-3 year old Chihuahua mix that was surrendered by his family along with several other...
Read MoreMeet Emmy! Emmy and her mother, Hannah, were living as strays in Carter County, Kentucky. Hannah had to be trapped...
Read MorePuggy is a 13 yr old love bug. Shes a bit confused and shy. Shes not sure after all this...
Read MoreThis is Biscuit. Life was not fair to him. Biscuit was recently hit by a car. His owners never came...
Read MoreMeet Hannah! Hannah needs a patient foster to help her acclimate to indoor living. Hannah raised a couple litters of...
Read MoreRalph was pulled from a county shelter after he was picked up running as a stray. Possible dachshund terrier mix,...
Read MoreShe is the sweetest, happiest dog out there! At 7 years young, Ellie can happily chill all day on the...
Read MoreGravy, or Gee: saucy and silly, Gee is either on the move, or unconscious - not a lot of in-between!...
Read MoreThis beautiful pup was found under a shed with her siblings. She is doing great and is a beautiful, loving...
Read MoreLittle Miss was taken in as a spay with severe skin issues. A few trips to the vet and she...
Read MoreDagan is believed to be 6 months old and was rescued by a young man who found him emaciated and...
Read MoreBam Bam is a feisty young pup with a lot of love to give. Estimated to be 7 months old,...
Read MoreMy saviors at Rico Pet Recovery have named my Rousch! Thats me in these pictures! I lived in a homeless...
Read MoreShawnee was on of 8 dogs dumped at Shawnee Forest. She was the mom that held the group together and...
Read MoreGracie thought for sure she would have a home by now! She is such a great dog! Gracies past was...
Read MoreButtercup is all wiggles and smiles! Approximately six months old and the smallest of the PowerPuff Girls, her temperament couldnt...
Read MoreThis beautiful Pyrenees puppy is in need of a new home. She was adopted by a family to keep the...
Read MoreMeet Willie! Willie is a calm, timid pup that just loves to be with his family. He loves walks, naps...
Read MoreTesss babies were born in a shed and taken in by the pound at 3 weeks of age. We pulled...
Read MoreBlossom is the leader of the PowerPuff Girls!! Strong and a natural leader, Blossom cant wait to make your acquaintance!Blossom...
Read MoreLet's give a big, warm, cuddly welcome to Lil Prince. Lil Prince came from a very bad situation. He was...
Read MoreMeet Blue! This handsome 45 lb dog is a Blue Heeler. He is 9 months old. He is great with...
Read MoreWe received a report of a dog cowering and crying under a car near a busy highway. Fearing he was...
Read MoreIntroducing Ringer! Named for the white ring around the base of his tail. Ringer was found dumped next to a...
Read MoreMeet Tres! He and his litter mates were found living under a shed where it appeared some kind of animal...
Read MoreRoman is small and spunky and loving. He loves playing with the other pups in his foster home. He will...
Read MoreHi! Im Coffee and I was found in early November on the side of a road with two broken back...
Read MoreHabanero (Habi) is a 5-6 month old kitten who loves other dogs and dogs.Hes a curious boy who can be...
Read MoreBailey would like a home for the holidays Bailey is a little over a year old and recently surrender to...
Read MoreThis handsome boy is Machete! Machete was found roaming a property in Johnstown Ohio. He was terribly skinny and had...
Read MoreUpdate from Sheilas foster!: Got some GREAT NEWS tonight! Pathology came back from Sheila's (pronounced She-Ra bc she's a bada$$...
Read MoreWay to go Milo! Milo was on the rescue only list at the Franklin County Dog Shelter. He has participated...
Read MoreWe are happy to say that Maizey is now available for adoption! Isnt she beautiful? Thanks to your donations, we...
Read MoreFluffy is a senior girl that was taken from house that had too many dogs. She is very friendly and...
Read MoreA picture of perfection with a bubble gum pink nose. Sid is a sweet and adorable ball of purrs. He...
Read MoreThis mom and her three babies were found abandoned and have been cared for one of our amazing fosters. Sadie...
Read MoreMarinara was part of a litter of eight puppies rescued several months ago. He was adopted together with one of...
Read MorePepperoni was part of a litter of eight puppies rescued several months ago. He was adopted together with one of...
Read MoreConnie is quite the underdog. Living chained to a trailer and sleeping in deep mud, Connie produced litter after litter...
Read MorePetunia is a petite pup who loves to play! She is very social and gets along great with other dogs...
Read MoreSomeone PLEASE adopt our sweet puppy, Ivy!! Ivy would to best with an active family and with a fenced in...
Read MoreThis beautiful kitten is Charlie! He was brought in from under a shed by his foster mom. He is sweet...
Read MoreThis is James and he will steal your heart the second you see him.James is a gentle loving soul that...
Read MoreLast week we asked for a foster for Bosco. Bosco was dropped off at the vet to be euthanized after...
Read MoreOne of our fosters found Lulu when she was very pregnant, rescued her and has cared for her and her...
Read MoreThis is Snuggles with his friend Fluffy. They could be adopted separate or together. They were both removed from a...
Read MoreYAY Zoey!! Zoey was rescue only and is now ready for her new home! Zoey had a great time at...
Read MoreThis is Buster and hes a country boy at heart! Buster loves his time in the yard. He watches the...
Read MoreWe have been taking care of Pebbles, a young dog who was surrendered to our rescue along with eleven other...
Read MoreThis beautiful senior is Fancy. Fancy found herself homeless in a county that had a full shelter. She had nowhere...
Read MoreThis litter of puppies was surrendered from southern Ohio. They are all around 10-12 pounds now and will most likely...
Read MoreShirley was rescued as a stray with another cat, Sarah, who is believed to be her daughter. Their foster reports...
Read MoreMeet Nathan AKA Ace! Nathan was adopted from Rico as a pup, but has to be returned to the rescue....
Read MoreMeet Pepper! Pepper is 2.5 yr old owner surrender. Peppers mom had a new baby, and Pepper is not impressed....
Read MoreFirecracker isnt just his name. This gorgeous black kitten with streaks of gray has a spectacular personality! He loves to...
Read MoreThis is Pedro and he is seeking a forever home! He could also be a foster to adopt.Pedro has made...
Read MoreThis handsome guy is Copper. Isnt he cute in his coats?! He is approximately two years young and weighs in...
Read MoreDiamond is house trained, great with other dogs, loves to play and would love a family of her own! She...
Read MoreBogart is a 2 yr old boxer mix that is ready for his new home. He was found dumped on...
Read MoreGemma is a very sweet young cat we took in as a stray when we noticed she was going to...
Read MoreTheres a new Sheriff in town! This poor boy was dumped on a backroad in Scioto County. He was full...
Read MoreMeet Debo! He's a big giant baby and thinks he's a lap dog. His owner found himself homeless living in...
Read MoreSuns out, tongues out!Bridget is a social butterfly who is looking for an active companion who will take her for...
Read MoreJax is still taking applications! Jax is a low-energy dog who enjoys sightseeing, fine art, long walks by the river,...
Read MoreMabel was kept in a pen her whole life having puppies. We were asked to take the puppies and the...
Read MoreLanny was found as a very pregnant stray. She went to a foster who cared for her and all of...
Read MoreChestnut is a sweet boy that is fully vetted. Found as a stray, he and his littermates were taken in...
Read MoreEmery Look up handsome tuxedo in the dictionary and you will find this boy! Emery will steal your heart with...
Read MoreLook at that Mona Lisa smile!Miss Mona Lisa has gone through a life of living on the run and is...
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, &...
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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