Finding good homes for rescued and relinquished 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 reviewed and approved by our Adoptions Committee.
Follow the four-step process to adopt a turtle or tortoise that needs a home.
TO ADOPT A TURTLE OR TORTOISE
STEP 1. MEMBERSHIP:
Become a member, because we only adopt to current members. Memberships start at $25. You can do it online right now, here.
STEP 2. CARE SHEETS:
The most important part of adopting a turtle or tortoise is deciding which kind will work best with your family and your yard. Download and study the care sheets here to determine the species that best fits your home and lifestyle. Come to our monthly meetings and talk to other turtle and tortoise owners to learn more.
STEP 3. YARD PREP:
All of our animals require a suitable outdoor enclosure. Turtles and tortoises require outdoor exposure. Get your yard or pond ready as directed in the care sheets. If you need more assistance with your setup, then email us. Send photos and questions to adoptions@sdturtle.org No turtle or tortoise will be adopted into an inappropriate environment.
STEP 4. SEND AN ADOPTION FORM:
These animals are a long-term commitment and can live to be 100 years old or more. Please consider this before adopting. When you feel you are all setup and ready for an onsite inspection, bring your completed Adoptions Form with photos of your yard or pond to a monthly meeting. Please note, the Adoption Form is the LAST step!
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