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American Tortoise Rescue

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What it is
Shelters and rescues
Who it helps
No formal criteria stated on the page.
Where
Nationwide
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

Rescues and rehomes turtles and tortoises and runs a Malibu sanctuary open to unadoptable, deformed or special-needs turtles. Its Goofy Veterinary Fund helps with turtle hospital costs and with people who cannot afford exotic animal care.

Checked on the official website · November 3, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: Nationwide

Good to know

  • Who can use it: No formal criteria stated on the page.
  • How to get started: Use the contact options on tortoise.com.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

American Tortoise Rescue official page, checked November 3, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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