Surrendering a Turtle
If you would like to surrender a turtle, please read our Surrender Policies, then fill out and submit a Surrender Application Form (scroll down).
- The application form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
- Please make sure all required fields (*marked by a red asterisk) are filled out, then press the submit button at the bottom of the page.
- You will be contacted within 14 days after your application has been submitted.
- We have limited space and applicants may be placed on a waiting list and notified when space is available.
- Please contact us if you have any questions.
Surrender Policies
- We accept all kinds of shelled reptiles including turtles, terrapins and tortoises.
- Applicants must be at least 19 years of age.
- Applicants must be residents of British Columbia.
- Okanagan residents may take priority in our program.
Attention:
We are currently operating at full capacity and are unable to take in more turtles at this time. If you have a turtle you would like to surrender, please submit an application form below to reserve your place on the waiting list. Thank you for your patience.