Interested in adopting a turtle or tortoise?

ADOPTION IS A MAJOR FUNCTION OF SDTTS
"Re-homing" turtles and tortoises is one of the Society's primary functions.  The animals that are turned in to the Society are evaluated, placed in foster care, and then adopted out to homes approved by our Adoptions Committee.  

ADOPTING TO MEMBERS ONLY
The Society never charges for adoptions.  But to assure continuity and quality of care for our turtle and tortoise adoptions, we require that anyone adopting an animal be a current member of the Society.

 

Follow these FOUR steps... 

TO ADOPT A TURTLE OR TORTOISE:

STEP 1. MEMBERSHIP: Become a member.  Memberships start at $25.
            You can do it online right now, click here.
STEP 2. CARE SHEETS: Download and study the care sheets found on
            pages listed below to determine the species that best fits
            your home and lifestyle.
STEP 3. YARD PREP: Get your yard or pond ready as directed in the care
            sheet.  If you need more assistance with your setup then email
            questions to adoptions@sdturtle.org  And if possible, come to
            our monthly meetings and meet with our Care Coordinators.
STEP 4. SEND PHOTOS: Send your completed Adoptions Form with
            photos of your yard or pond when you are ready for an onsite
            inspection. Please note, the Adoption Form is the last step!
 
                                                      SDTTS Adoption Form - View/print/download here

CARE SHEETS FOR MOST COMMONLY AVAILABLE ADOPTIONS

Other species are occasionally available, so no matter what your interest, please feel free to contact the Adoptions Committee by email at adoptions@sdturtle.org

BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST
You really do need to carefully read through the turtle and tortoise care sheets and evaluate the kind of home you can provide.  We will not adopt out to homes that do not clearly appreciate and understand all the requirements of the animal they are adopting. 

Currently available for adoption ...

This is a "live" list of tortoises and box turtles currently in the care of SDTTS volunteers and ready for adoption.  It is updated in real-time by SDTTS Care Coordinators.  For more information on the adoption process, go to Adoptions.

"LIVE" LIST OF AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

Tortpose on Lawn  red face turtle

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