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Iowa Big and Small Tortoise Rescue and Sanctuary

Animal shelter in Ames, IA
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4322 US Hwy 69
Ames, IA 50010
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4322 US Hwy 69

Ames, IA 50010

Adoptable pets at Iowa Big and Small Tortoise Rescue and Sanctuary

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We'll also keep you updated on Hermes's adoption status with email updates.
Adopted
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Hermes

Tortoise

Male, Adult
Ames, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Gir's adoption status with email updates.
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Gir

Tortoise

Male, Adult
Ames, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Angel's adoption status with email updates.
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Bonded Pair
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Angel

Tortoise

Female, Adult
Ames, IA

Shelter FAQs

United States

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We focus on finding the tortoise's the best possible home. We do not charge an adoption fee.

Adoption application

https://bigandsmalltortoise.org/rescue/adoptions/

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We'll also keep you updated on Lorelei -- Bonded Buddy With Autumn's adoption status with email updates.
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Lorelei -- Bonded Buddy With Autumn

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Pippa's adoption status with email updates.
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Pippa

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Colin's adoption status with email updates.
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Colin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Serena's adoption status with email updates.
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Serena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Egypt's adoption status with email updates.
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Egypt

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Flash JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Flash JuM

Husky

Male, 1 yr 4 mos
Clive, IA

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