Red-eared sliders are the most surrendered reptile worldwide. Few people purchase these turtles prepared for a long lifetime and the eventual large habitat. Rescues like Dancing Turtle receive many requests to take them in and space here is limited.

We will accept most legal (non-native) species of turtles, depending on available space and financial resources. If your turtle is sick or injured, we will ask you to make a reasonable additional donation towards veterinary care. If we do not have space, your turtle can be added to our website for potential direct adoption.

Please plan on donating your equipment, including the tank, filter, and lighting, with your turtle. This reduces transition stress for the turtle and the financial burden for potential adopters. If the equipment is not needed by the adopter, it will be used for other rescues or rehabilitating wild turtles and lowers our equipment costs.

Submitting the surrender request verifies that you agree to donate the described animal to Dancing Turtle Rescue and Rehab. You understand and agree that the animal will become our property and you relinquish all rights to the animal permanently and without further recourse. You release Dancing Turtle from any claims, present or future, related to the disposition of the animal.