American Tortoise Rescue

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Exciting news! Were launching our very own cookbook - "Turtlicious Vegetarian Recipes"and want you to be part of it. Simply submit your own favorite vegetarian or vegan recipe. You get credit! The cookbook will go on sale just before World Turtle Day on May 23rd and raise funds for the "Rosie Fund."
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On November 5, Joanne Stanulonis, founder of the Amazon Institute, will be doing a marathon from Ojai to Santa Monica in three days. This is a major undertaking, and she is donating part of the profits to the tortoise rescue! You can donate to inspire her here so please help as it also helps us.

Thank you Groupon Grassroots for a great fundraising opportunity!

Big thanks to The Adair Group for a t-shirt donation!

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Welcome to American Tortoise Rescue from Popcorn the Sulcata

American Tortoise Rescue featured in Make A Difference section on AffluentMagazine.com

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Download Now! Click Here - Where Have All The Turtles Gone" A PowerPoint Presentation

This is Bunkle, the very first land turtle we rescued in 1990. He is the boss of the turtle yard and is a total lady's man. He is also the rescue's mascot.

Mission Statement

American Tortoise Rescue is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to the protection of turtles and tortoises throughout the world. Our mission is to educate those wanting to know more about these gentle and wonderful creatures; stop their habitat destruction; and end the cruel pet trade of these gentle creatures.