Seeking Tortoise Adoption

[TotoroTortoise]

Hi!

I live in Seattle and I am hoping to adopt a tortoise in the next couple of weeks. ALL the supplies should be here in the next couple of weeks and I will be ready to go. Does anyone have any insight on where to go to adopt a tortoise?

Having a Tortoise in the family has been a long time dream and I am SOOO excited to be making it a reality!

Thanks for any and all insight!

 

[Srmcclure]

First, pinpoint which species you want (testudo are amazing for new owners) then once you have all the things our care guides list, for adoption id check your local Craigslist. Or we have lost of breeders here too that start the babies off right ?

 

[TotoroTortoise]

First, pinpoint which species you want (testudo are amazing for new owners) then once you have all the things our care guides list, for adoption id check your local Craigslist. Or we have lost of breeders here too that start the babies off right ?

I am thinking Russian Tortoise. What are your thoughts here? Also, how might I connect with a breeder? Thank you!!

 

[Srmcclure]

I am thinking Russian Tortoise. What are your thoughts here? Also, how might I connect with a breeder? Thank you!!

Russians are great! I dont have one, but plenty on here do and they are just the cutest little grumps! Lol
@Carol S I believe breeds them and she is amazing from what I hear from everyone on here. She can also help make sure you are good to go by answering questions ?

Here is our care sheet for those babies :

The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...

www.tortoiseforum.org

 

[TotoroTortoise]

Russians are great! I dont have one, but plenty on here do and they are just the cutest little grumps! Lol
@Carol S I believe breeds them and she is amazing from what I hear from everyone on here. She can also help make sure you are good to go by answering questions ?

Here is our care sheet for those babies :

The Best Way To Raise Any Temperate Species Of Tortoise

I chose the title of this care sheet very carefully. Are there other ways to raise babies and care for adults? Yes. Yes there are, but those ways are not as good. What follows is the BEST way, according to 30 years of research and experimentation with hundreds of babies of many species. What is...

www.tortoiseforum.org

That is incredibly helpful!! Thank you. I just spent some time taking notes and reading through this!!

 

[AgataP]

Also I would check with north west rescue she just got a beautiful, healthy red foot. You can look on FB.

 

[Blackdog1714]

If you like big and friendly they may be a couple in Corvalis with Maggie!

 

[KarenSoCal]

For breeders, read this.

Tortoise Vendor Reviews

Share feedback on tortoise-related vendors like breeders, feed and reptile supply companies

www.tortoiseforum.org

 

[Amylovestorts]

Hi!

I live in Seattle and I am hoping to adopt a tortoise in the next couple of weeks. ALL the supplies should be here in the next couple of weeks and I will be ready to go. Does anyone have any insight on where to go to adopt a tortoise?

Having a Tortoise in the family has been a long time dream and I am SOOO excited to be making it a reality!

Thanks for any and all insight!

Congratulation! I wish you the very best of luck with your new tortoise. Russians, Herman’s, Elongated's, Greeks are just a few that have crossed my mind as great tortoise pet prospects. I hope to be owning one in the near future too.

 

[TortoiseWarrior]

Welcome and good luck...

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Your local Craigslist can be a good source of tortoises that their current owners need or want to rehome.
However, this can sometimes be a sick tortoise. So keep that in mind.