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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

This shelter doesn’t have any adoptable pets right now – check out adoptable pets nearby or start a custom pet search below.

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

Tortoise

Female, Adult
Ames, IA

Shelter FAQs

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  • 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 Flash JuM's adoption status with email updates.
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Flash JuM

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Clive, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Diana Prince's adoption status with email updates.
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Diana Prince

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 8 mos
Colfax, IA
We'll also keep you updated on BUTTERCAKE's adoption status with email updates.
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BUTTERCAKE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Ames, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Sabrina 2's adoption status with email updates.
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Sabrina 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Fort Dodge, IA
We'll also keep you updated on Rudy (bonded to Jake)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rudy (bonded to Jake)

Domestic Longhair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
West Des Moines, IA
We'll also keep you updated on River's adoption status with email updates.
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River

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Marshalltown, IA

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