We get several miscellaneous turtles and tortoises that need new homes. Lately i have been getting an increase in people wanting a rescued tortoise (usually sulcatas). Many prefer e-mail communications, i always ask them to send a name, contact number and a picture of the habitat where the tortoise is going to be housed. I also ask what size, etc. they are interested in. This weeds out many, unsure why, however about half never returns any further e-mails. Sometimes i ask why they want a rescue and many of times they say because they can not afford to purchase one. This usually deters me from seriously considering them for one, basically i feel they are more than likely not able to care or feed one properly, etc. We are fortunate that we have several reliable sources that have been fantastic with taking many species. I am interested in what others do to qualify and consider someone for a possible rescued tortoise? Any thoughts and opinion welcome!