Tortoise Protection Group Re-homing Registration Form

All applicants must be over 16 years of age, have full husbandry knowledge of tortoise care and be able to provide the time and dedication that is required.  Please ensure that you are aware of the husbandry and accommodation requirements of the tortoise you are applying to re-home before completing this form.  Species specific care sheets can be found on http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk under the sub heading “The Tortoise” and any questions can be asked on the forum.

Please note that you must be a member of the TPG in order to re-home a tortoise from us (to become a member go to the website at: http://www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk click on “TPG Log In” box in the left-hand column, and follow the instructions for registration). Please ensure you read the terms and conditions at the end of this application form.

PHOTOS OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SET-UPS ARE REQUIRED 
Please note that registration forms will not be accepted without photos (these can be sent in a separate e-mail). These should document where the tortoise will go to warm up; shed/greenhouses/cold-frames, suitable grazing areas etc. This will allow us and the current keeper to make the best match for the tortoise(s), ensuring continuity of care, which is paramount. If you have more than one species, please label the photos so we know which species are kept in what areas.
Once we have received your registration form, we will then upload your details into our database for future reference so you won't have to submit this information again. We would be grateful however if you inform us of any changes to your current circumstances e.g. house move or any changes to accommodation/where the tortoise(s) will spend their time.

Name: 

Address:  

Telephone:  			Email: 

Date: 

1)  Do you have any other tortoises (Yes/No)?

If yes, please give details of the species you keep including the number of tortoises you have, sex and approx age(s).

2)  Which species of tortoise would you like rehome?  Please be specific, do not say ‘any’ (species specific care sheets and photos are available on the TPG website under “The Tortoise”).

3)  What age & sex of tortoise are you looking for?   i.e., hatchling, juvenile, adult or no preference?

4)   Please give full details & photos of the outdoor area/run that will be available for the tortoise(s)

5) Have you a greenhouse that can be used to house a tortoise when the weather is cooler (Yes/No)? – If yes please provide photos

If yes, does it have an electricity supply? (Yes/No/Can be installed)?

6) Have you a shed or outbuilding that can be used when the weather is cooler (Yes/No)?  - If yes, please provide photos

If yes, does it have an electricity supply? (Yes/No/Can be installed)?

7) Please provide details & photos of any other shelter that a tortoise can access from outside.

Does it have an electricity supply? (Yes/No/Can be installed)?

8) What other pets have access to your garden?

Will these have access to the tortoise enclosure?

10) Please provide details & photos of any other indoor accommodation (e.g. Tortoise Tables etc)

11) Please give details of the diet you will provide.

12)  Do you have any previous experience of keeping tortoises?  Please give brief details, including membership of any clubs or societies, courses taken etc.

13)  How far are you willing to travel to collect a tortoise?

14) Would you be willing to take on a tortoise that might have health problems and pay any ongoing vet bills it may incur?

Please delete the answer that does not apply:  

Yes 	No 

(Answering 'No' to this question will in no way affect your application)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS………..PLEASE READ!!
1.	Please note that tortoises of different species must not be kept together.

2.	The re-homer becomes a guardian of the tortoise, but ownership remains with the Tortoise Protection Group.

3.	If the re-homer is no longer able to care for the tortoise(s), the animal(s) must be returned or re-homed subject to the Tortoise Protection Group’s approval.  The tortoise should not be sold or swapped under any circumstances.

4.	The Tortoise Protection Group reserves the right to remove any re-homed tortoise if at any time we feel it is not receiving the optimum care we expect.

PLEASE NOTE:  The Tortoise Protection Group are against Mediterranean and African tortoises being housed in glass-type vivariums or fish tanks and will not re-home to anyone who keeps their tortoises in these types of set-ups. 

The re-homed tortoise/s must be quarantined for a suitable time from any existing tortoises you may have.

Please remember, any tortoise which comes up for re-homing may not have been checked by a vet, and the Tortoise Protection Group cannot confirm that they are 100% healthy.

DOGS AND TORTOISES DO NOT MIX.  IF YOU HAVE A DOG, HOWEVER TRUSTWORTHY YOU FEEL HE/SHE IS, THE TORTOISE MUST BE KEPT SECURELY AWAY FROM THE DOG AT ALL TIMES.  DOG BITES CAUSE SERIOUS AND OFTEN FATAL INJURIES.

WE INSIST ALL GARDEN PONDS ARE SAFE AND SECURE:   REMEMBER TORTOISES DO NOT SWIM.

HUSBANDRY: PLEASE DO TAKE TIME TO READ THROUGH THE TPG CARE SHEETS FOR THE SPECIES YOU ARE CONSIDERING REHOMING. THESE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER “THE TORTOISE”. THE TPG RUN A FORUM WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED FROM THE WEBSITE – IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING HUSBANDRY, OR ANY OTHER TORTOISE MATTER, WE WELCOME ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.  

PHOTOS OF BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SET-UPS WILL BE REQUIRED

Please consider a donation for the TPG’s work.  We are a group of volunteers striving to campaign against the importation of tortoises into the UK for the commercial pet trade.  Please help and be assured that any donation gift, no matter how small, will be well spent working towards making a lasting difference for tortoises.  We rely on your generosity to help our cause. 

Although you will be added to our re-homing list, unfortunately this does not guarantee you will be offered a tortoise, as there are more good homes out there waiting than tortoises requiring them.

Thank you for completing the registration form, please forward to:
rehoming@tortoise-protection-group.org.uk

The Tortoise Protection Group is a run 100% by volunteers and is a non-profit organisation. Any donations to help with the rehoming, website or any other aspect would be gratefully received

Tortoise Protection Group Box
55 London Road
DOVER
CT17 0SP

The Tortoise Protection Group is run solely by volunteers. 100% of the funding goes towards the continual development of the website, the cost of our server, bandwidth, maintenance and our popular rehoming service. We rely on the generosity of other fellow tortoise keepers to keep the site and our services up and running. 
Please consider donating whatever amount you can to help sustain the Tortoise Protection Group or preferably a small regular monthly donation of £1 or £2 a month. 
Ways to donate:
Donations can be made by paypal to “donate@tortoise-protection-group.org.uk”

By BACS payment or by Standing Order to:-
•	Bank:  HSBC
•	Account Name:Tortoise Protection Group
•	Sort Code: 40-24-37
•	Account Number: 71364278
A Standing Order Instruction form for your Bank can be downloaded from our website, or please advise us and we will happily e-mail you one.
or by cheque payment - Kindly make cheques/postal orders payable to the:- 
Tortoise Protection Group and post to:-
Tortoise Protection Group Box
C/O: 55 London Road,
DOVER
Kent CT17 0SP
Please email us at donate@tortoise-protection-group and let us know if you have paid a donation directly into our bank account so we may acknowledge you.

Kindest Regards
The Tortoise Protection Group