“Turtles need rescuing?” “Yes, unfortunately,” is always the answer.

Just like any other captive animal, humans have an incredible ability to mistreat them. Turtles and tortoises are not ‘throw away’ pets. Northwest Tortoise invests extensive time vetting potential owners. If you are looking for a quick transaction and expect to fill out a form and get immediate approval its recommend you look elsewhere.

If you’ve done your research and you are ready for a shelled pet for life apply here!

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A note on determining age: Unless there is a hatch date for a turtle/tortoise there is no reliable way to determine age. Age cannot be reliably determined by size, rings on the shell, damage on the shell or any other speculative methods. The following ages are an educated guess based on information from the previous owner and 25 years of experience working with turtles/tortoises.

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  • Alice

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    Alice
    Alice 3-Toed Box Turtle Female, 1# 9oz., 26 years confirmed. Alice came from the pet industry and was fed all the wrong foods for years. She’s got the classic malnutrition signs. She is NOT a candidate for breeding. Alice has old injuries on the front of her shell and was treated for nasty shell rot. She’s an active box turtle and loves to be outside hunting. Beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. $50 adoption fee

  • Aria

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    Aria
    Female, 50+ pounds, 10 years confirmed. Aria will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclousres and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100

  • Dima

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    Dima
    Russian Tortoise Male, 11 oz., unknown age. Nothing is known about Dima other than he was another wild-caught pet store Russian. Dima is social, curious and ready for a forever-home. Beak and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Adoption fee $50

  • Katina

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    Katina
    Female, 50+ pounds, unknown age. Katina will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclosures and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100

  • Kir

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    Kir
    Russian Tortoise Male, 12 oz., unknown age. Kir spent too many years in a glass box. He’s outgoing and ready to experience proper housing and the life that goes with it! All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Adoption fee $50

  • Layla

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    Layla
    Female, 40+ pounds, 10 years confirmed age. Layla will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclosures and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100

  • Tacoma

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    Tacoma
    Tacoma Eastern Box Turtle Male, 14 ounces, unknown age. Tacoma is a colorful, active awesome box turtle! He’s curious, confident and has so much color that will only get better with age! He deserves a fantastic home! Adoption fee $50

  • Tofu

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    Tofu
    Sulcata Male, 7 pounds, 14 years old. Tofu was a classroom tortoise and unfortunately not cared for very well. Inappropriate diet, temperatures and housing caused him to be on the edge of MBD (verified through bloodwork). He’s now on a proper diet and with continued correct care, he’ll have a long, happy life! Local pick-up only. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Adoption fee $100

  • Tofu

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    Tofu
    Sulcata Male, 7 pounds, 14 years old. Tofu was a classroom tortoise and unfortunately not cared for very well. Inappropriate diet, temperatures and housing caused him to be on the edge of MBD (verified through bloodwork). He’s now on a proper diet and with continued correct care, he’ll have a long, happy life! Local pick-up only. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Adoption fee $100

  • Layla

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    Layla
    Female, 40+ pounds, 10 years confirmed age. Layla will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclosures and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100

  • Katina

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    Katina
    Female, 50+ pounds, unknown age. Katina will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclosures and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100

  • Aria

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    Aria
    Female, 50+ pounds, 10 years confirmed. Aria will NOT be adopted into a breeding situation. She needs a home that understands how to keep Sulcatas properly. Looking for correct diet, indoor and outdoor enclousres and escape proof pens. All beaks and nails will be trimmed prior to adoption. Local pick-up only. Adoption fee $100