Who we are . . .
For over 40 years, the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society has been actively rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out hundreds of turtles and tortoises. SDTTS is one of the largest rescue societies of its kind in the United States with nearly 500 current members.
The Society is all-volunteer, enjoys strong corporate support, and has a dedicated and experienced leadership team. SDTTS publications are recognized for having sound and thorough care and conservation information.
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Monthly meetings at Balboa Park are informative and friendly, and feature local veterinarians, care consultants, and nationally known specialists.
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Every year the Society presents educational exhibits at many local events, and each summer hosts the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Show in Balboa Park.
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SDTTS is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
MISSION STATEMENT:
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The specific purpose for the Society is to foster and adopt out relinquished turtles and tortoises to safe and suitable homes;
To educate the public in the proper care of turtles and tortoises;
To study all chelonians;
To promote conservation;
And to maintain communications with, and assist and cooperate with, other diverse organizations that share our goals.
The Society does not encourage the sale of chelonians or their removal from their natural environments.
Corporate sponsors
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT
Rich Rinde (619) 991-4672
VICE-PRESIDENT
Allison Moorehead (619) 654-0811
2nd VICE-PRESIDENT
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CORRESPONDENCE
Tracie Allen (858) 780-1874
TREASURER
Debby Wanamaker (760) 525-5281
SECRETARY
OPEN
HISTORIAN
Judy Highfill (619) 670-0254
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
OPEN
BOARD MEMBERS
Norris Bakke (858) 761-2852
Debbie Sherrell (619) 463-3258
Toni Wood (858) 549-2273
Robin Wood (619) 884-5334
Trudi Erickson
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ADOPTIONS & RELINQUISHMENTS:
Rich Rinde (619) 593-2123
Or email: info@sdturtle.org
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CARE CONSULTANTS:
WATER TURTLES
Kim Thomas (858) 278-7456
BOX TURTLES
Rich Rinde (619) 991-4672
Toni Wood (858) 549-2273
SULCATAS
Gary Burrows (619) 573-5652
Robin Wood (619) 884-5334
DESERTS
Judy Highfill (619) 670-0254
Toni Wood (858) 549-2273
RUSSIANS
Debbie Wanamaker (760) 525-5281
Terry Robinson (760) 803-0244
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SDTTS COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
MEMBERSHIP
​ Harley Wallace (membership@sdturtle.org)
WEBMASTER
Allison Moorehead (webmaster@sdturtle.org)
NEWSLETTER
Toni Wood (luvmytorts@gmail.com)
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