Introduction
Each year, California Turtle & Tortoise Club Adoption Committees rescue, rehabilitate, and place out thousands of abandoned, lost, seized, injured and/or diseased turtles and tortoises that have been turned in by other humane organizations, members of the general public, local & federal government officials, and veterinarians.  These animals are treated, if injured and/or sick, and then placed out as quickly as possible into suitable homes.  Because adoption applicants are screened, and also for other humane and legal reasons, ANIMALS ARE USUALLY PLACED ONLY IN REGIONS WITH CTTC CHAPTERS.

If you have an animal that you need to place in a new home or have questions about CTTC's Adoption Program, please contact your local Chapter (TOO SLO Adoption Chairperson) or the CTTC Adoption Committee.

Adoption Application for all CTTC Chapters.

If you are interested in adopting a turtle or tortoise from a chapter of CTTC you must complete (also must be a member) and sign an Adoption Application Form (see box to left).  This form can be printed out and filled in manually or you can fill it in on your computer and print out the completed form for signing.  The completed signed form must be mailed to your closest CTTC Chapter or brought to a Chapter meeting.  The Chapter mailing address are listed on the second page of the Adoption Form.