Beware! My husband was attcked in front of our 3 children (10 sutures in his face) by a dog we repeatedly begged the president/owner of this rescue to remove from our home. When the attack occured she still refused to come get him and advised us to take him to the franklin county animal shelter but DO NOT tell he bit anyone or is protective. They were willing to risk this same scenario or worse happening to another family and told us to do the same. A little backstory... we foster Houston for 10 days before adopting. Over the next few months behavioral issues got seriously out of hand. The adoption paperwork stated if for any reason you cannot keep an animal they must be returned to the rescue. I Iet them know in July 2022 we could not keep Houston. I was told no one else could take him, I could take him to franklin county but they may put him down over being protective. I agreed to keep him as a foster. From July- Oct 2022 I fostered him. I let them know he tried to bite someone, he bit our other dog, and that he was growling at our 3 yr old. They continued to list him for adoption on their website, petfinder.com, facebook and instagram as being good with older children and dogs. I reached out multiple times and no one would help me with him or change his adoption bio. They said they were reaching out to Franklin county and never got back to me. When the attack happened and I still could not get anyone from Rico to take him we made the decision on our own to put him down at our vets office. I have since been blocked from all of their pages, I'm assuming as to not share our experience. Please know that EVERY POSITIVE REVIEW THEY HAVE ON THIS WEBSITE WAS POSTED WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER THE ATTACK which occured on Oct 14, 2022. I pray that those involved with Rico Pet Recovery will change their ways and begin to function in a way that truly helps animals and does not put the lives of animals or their caregivers at risk. We really loved Houston and tried until it was clear someone was going to get hurt. Had this been on of our children instead of my husband it would have been much, much worse. Houston's life didnt have to end like this. Please before anyone else is hurt or worse!
2 years we lost our pup. He was my love and NEVEReould there be any dog that could be in our hearts like him.
Well, a Saturday in April 2022 after following Rico Facebook for months. I took a chance, much to my husband surprise and filled an application on a 13 week old pup. That afternoon we received a call from a incredibly kind and sweet foster wanting to talk more. We agreed to meet Titus the next evening.
My husband and I agreed to take him home but asked for a week to prepare. The following Friday afternoon we brought a bouncy 13 week old puppy home. Rico was incredible with covering the rest of the vet visit for all his shots and his nurture. Well fast forward we have a 70 lb 9 month old crazy puppy who loves to snuggle, go to day care and live his best life. We are so thankful for this organization that help us find the paw that has filled the missing one in our heartd.
Rico Pet Recovery brought me two of my best friends ❤️ I fostered to adopted my first dog from Rico just under a year ago. They are such a caring rescue. Rico goes the extra mile to recover lost pets and save pets. I fostered to adopt my second dog from Rico a few months ago and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for your new best friend, please consider Rico. They have dogs ranging all breeds, sizes, and personalities.
Rico is a wonderful organization. Highly recommend. They rescued two of my German Shepherds and we were able to foster and adopt them. They supported us every step of the way.
I love Rico pet recovery! I had the best experience finding the perfect puppy. It’s been over two years since I got to bring my baby home so thank you to everyone at Rico!
I adopted two puppies almost two years ago from Rico. They are a great organization that has done amazing rescues. People don’t realize all of the behind the scenes work that is done. There are the actual rescues and then setting up vet appointments for those that need it. They have very dedicated volunteers and foster groups that always step up to whatever needs done.
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I was able to adopt my fur babies from Rico! I lost my dog after 16 years in 2020 and knew we would rescue! I saw Max and Erma and then went to the Rico page.
I looked at there instagram and watched how they rescued Erma and how hard they worked to finally trap Max. They had to go back the next day. After that I knew I had to have them both-they were meant to be together!! Max and Erma complete are family-thanks to Rico!!! They go above and beyond for animals!
We love Rico Pet Recovery!! We started by fostering five puppies. Then we “foster failed” (adopted) two kittens (Tommy and Cosmo). After our resident dog passed away, we fostered two puppies. They were adopted out, but one of the families wasn’t quite ready for a puppy, so he was (thankfully!) returned and we adopted him! (Rupert!) After several months, we decided that he needed a friend, so we adopted a girl doggie whom we named Pixie. The vet wasn’t able to spay her right away because they thought she was in heat. Wellllll….she was actually pregnant!! She went into labor about five weeks after we adopted her, but couldn’t get the puppies out. Marci was a huge help! It was around 8:00 p.m. on a Thursday night and she talked me through everything over the phone and got me in touch with the necessary resources. We ran Pixie up to COVE and she had a stuck puppy. We had thought there were five puppies, but they saw six. They weren’t sure if they could save the puppies—especially the one who was stuck. After a couple of hours, and an emergency c-section, we welcomed six beautiful puppies into the world! I kept Marci informed all night and the rescue graciously covered the cost of the vet bill that night! Marci just kept saying, “We don’t have a choice. We have to do what we can to save these puppies.” We fostered the puppies and adopted four out to amazing families, and, of course, “foster failed” two of them!! How could we not?! I always recommend Rico Per Recovery to anyone looking for a new four-legged family member!
Rico Pet Recovery's team of volunteers always go above and beyond. The care the animals receive is second to none! The support network is exemplary. Rico takes in the most desperate of cases and has amazing success in placing their dogs and cats for adoption. The needs are so great in Southern Ohio and Rico is always there to help the community.
This rescue has more dedicated volunteers than any other rescue l know of! Talk about full service... they will help you find your lost pet, trap sick or injured strays, answer calls from concerned neighbors about abuse or hoarding situations, come to the rescue of shelters who are overflowing.
Basically if you name the problem, Rico Pet Recovery is often the answer.
I learned of Marci when she was advertising all over the area for help in locating her lost male pitbull: "Rico". That search was extensive and as a result she gained cameras and traps and owners of drones and a ton of volunteers with a passion for helping the many dogs and cats in desperate need of being rescued! So now that one lost dog has grown to a network of caring people saving dogs all over Ohio.
I am proud to be a volunteer and an adopter for this group (having failed on my last foster). I have also recruited volunteers, matched dogs and owners and provided transportation.
Can't praise them enough!!
Thank you Rico for this awesome experience.
Rico pet recovery changed my husband and I’s life! We rescued out very first dog ever a baby pitty from here and she’s the love of our life! They do so much for their animals and truly are changing the world and making a difference! I can’t recommend them enough!
I thank Rico Pet Recovery for letting me adopt Mazie Grace (Gracie) in June 2021.
I also adopted the Christmas Eve babies, Eve and Callie in December 2021.
They are are special needs but are thriving and loved. None of them know they are different from my other cats!
Thank you for letting me be their mommy. They give me such joy!
These people are wonderful and work tirelessly to save abandoned dogs and cats. We need them in our lives and I know they give 110% to each and every rescued animal!
When the vet gave our pup a grim prognosis after being found at only 4 weeks old, Rico made it possible for him to be nursed back to health. He is a happy and healthy guy and is a wonderful addition to our family! Thanks for all the lives you have saved!
We adopted Franklin from Rico Pet Recovery last November and he's just THE BEST! After following all the stories of all the animals who are lucky enough to be saved by Rico, we decided to start fostering in April. Seeing both sides has been so amazing! Hearing the awful back stories of some of these poor pups but then witnessing their fabulous transitions is so great! We absolutely love this organization and all the people that go in to making it so wonderful! Any animal that goes through Rico Pet Recovery is truly blessed!
We adopted our 2 sweet puppies Daisy and Rosie from Rico. I recommend them to everyone I know who is thinking of adopting a pet. Rico's expertise, care and focus on good-fit and animal health is amazing. The first shots, spay/neuter and early vet appointments are covered with the adoption fee. They saved the life of Zelda, the mother of my puppies, and placed her in a wonderful foster home. Rico is an outstanding rescue organization, and I can't thank them enough for trusting me with these sweet puppies.
Two years ago, I was on PetFinder and all the dogs I was interested in turned out to be affiliated with Rico Pet Recovery. I got on their website and that was the beginning of my journey and admiration of this animal rescue group.
Two rescue pups later, they have touched my heart. I continue to admire their work, volunteer whenever I can and donate as often as I can too.
Of all the wonderful things they do, I think my favorite thing about this group is their commitment to find the perfect owner for each and every pet. It’s just remarkable. They don’t just find homes, they find forever homes.
They help the dogs that don't have a chance! I fostered with them and was a foster fail!! They were so easy to work with :) I continue to donate to them bc they so selflessly help these helpless dogs. Thank you for all you do Rico !!
We rescued our puppy from Rico Pet Recovery 6 months ago and am so amazed by all the hard work they do to save so many animals. They are amazing!
We got our pup from Rico and it was a great experience! The process was speedy and they worked with us to find the right pup for us. We love that they're not only a dog rescue but also they that they help to recover lost pets and put out all the resources possible to reconnect pets and their family. They also have a Facebook group to keep adopters and rescuers connected, which is awesome to see progress on the dogs! Our dog is a happy pup and we are so lucky to have him, thanks to Rico!
RICO Pet Recovery has helped me to save the lives and home several cats, especially pregnant cats found outside having litters of kittens. My favorite so far has been a little orphan kitten that I named Oliver. They supported me in the process of taking care of him from a week old. He had a hernia and needed extensive medical care. He is now rowdy, thriving, and happy. He wouldn't be here without their help. I am grateful for RICO and especially Cheryl for being so patient and helpful with me bringing them all these cats to save. I am a foster and an adopter. Thank you!
I have fostered and adopted from Rico and I have nothing but great things to say! They are transparent and so easy to work with! Several of my neighbors have adopted from Rico as well, and I feel the same way.
Without Rico, we’d never have found our bundle of joy and energy. We adopted our Alfie (then “Jingle”) just before Christmas in 2020 (yep, a COVID puppy). Rico had rescued his poor momma when she was heavily expecting a big litter of puppies. The poor love’s situation was very dire. Thanks to Rico, it’s small army of volunteers, their families and fosters, many animals are rescued and saved from certain death, starvation and abuse. Without their dedication, kindness, energy and sheer determination, all their rescue fur babies wouldn’t now be settled in loving, warm and happy homes. I am so grateful for everything they do. ❤️❤️
I started volunteering with Rico almost two years ago. There is seriously no dog out there that they will not help. Dogs that other rescues have determined to be unadoptable or in too bad of shape they are quick to help and get vetting.
Rico not only accepts surrendered and homeless dogs but they also actively humane trap dogs out in the community. With very limited resources and few volunteers they get huge results. I really have no idea how they help so many pets on such a small budget.
Marci Dop seems to have endless energy and compassion for these animals. She and Tiffany Pistole have both taught me so much about dog rescue. The placements and outcomes are not always perfect but somehow they just keep going. I’m grateful to be a small part of this group by fostering a few of these dogs.
