TORTOISE ADOPTION APPLICATION

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Thank you for your interest in adopting a tortoise from the North Carolina Tortoise Sanctuary.

We will respond to your application within 7 days of submission by email or phone.

Your Information:

Name, Phone number, Email, Address

Today's date: *

What species and size of tortoise would you like to adopt? *

Small Sulcata

Medium Sulcata

Large Sulcata

Red Foot

Russian

Hermann's

Open to recommendation based on answers below

Other:

Required

Are you over the age of 18? *

Yes

Do you rent or own your home? *

Rent

Own

Live with parents or family

Have you ever owned a tortoise or other reptiles before?

If yes, please describe:

Do you have other pets?

If so, what are their species, sex, and ages :

What veterinarian do you take your current pets to?

Are you willing to use them as a reference?

What veterinarian do you plan to use for your adopted tortoise? *

What will you provide to ensure your tortoise receives proper nutrition and hydration? *

Who will be the primary caregiver? *

How will you ensure that the tortoise is cared for if you are out of town? *

Are you able to commit to caring for the tortoise for its entire lifespan, which can be up to 100 years? *

Yes

If for some unforeseen reason the adoption does not work out, do you agree to surrender the tortoise back to NC Tortoise Sanctuary so that we may find it another home?

(Adoption fees will be refunded up to 2 weeks after adoption)

Yes

If you are unable to provide emergency or medical care for your tortoise, do you agree to surrender the tortoise back to NC Tortoise Sanctuary? *

Yes

Husbandry for Sulcata and Red Foot Tortoises

These large tortoises will need an outdoor living space that is large enough for the tortoise, has a natural floor to provide proper humidity, and heat/light during the winter. They will also need a secured fence that they are unable to see through and large enough yard for grazing on untreated grass during the summer.

Large tortoise adoption:

Check all that apply

NA- I would like to adopt a small tortoise

I have a large yard with plenty of space for movement, exploration, and grazing

I have a secure fence that is made of wood, bricks, or bumpers in order for the tortoise to not be able to see outside the fence and encourage escape.

I have a shed or greenhouse that the tortoise will sleep in at night during the summer and stay in during the cold winter months

I have proper heating and lighting to provide my tortoise proper husbandry, especially during the winter months

Required

Small tortoise adoption:

Check all that apply

NA- I would like to adopt a large tortoise

I have a yard that is untreated where my tortoise can graze while supervised

I have a large and secure indoor enclosure or outdoor heated greenhouse

Other:

Required

Small tortoise adoption:

Describe housing, lighting, humidity, bedding, and enrichment you will provide

I plan to breed my tortoise: *

Yes

Do you agree to allow a home visit and/or share photos, videos, or facetime of your tortoise habitat?

Yes

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Comments or Questions:

By entering initials and date below, I confirm that the information provided in this adoption application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the North Carolina Tortoise Sanctuary may require a home visit prior to approving my adoption application: *

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