Sponsorship

By sponsoring a tortoise, this allows the tortoise to stay in the sanctuary with us! Some tortoises cost more than others (i.e. vet bills, requiring new pens), but we generally ask for an average $20 per month. You can set it up as a subscription payment where you will get charged automatically each month through your paypal account, and can cancel at any time. We will send donation receipts when requested -OR- after subscriber cancels payments.

To setup a sponsorship, please click the button above, set the donation amount to $20 or more, and make sure to check the box to make this a reoccurring payment before submitting.

Email bigandsmalltortoise@gmail.com to confirm which tortoise you are sponsoring and let us know if you would like to visit the tortoise. Please see below for those that are in need of sponsorship!


Squirt – Leopard tortoise – Male – approximately 5 years old
This guy is shy, but once he comes out of his shell, he will run laps!
Speedy – Russian tortoise – Female – 10+ years old
She’s one of the biggest Russian tortoises you will ever see, measuring in at ~5 pounds.
Bronte – Elongated tortoise – 1 year old
Small, but feisty – this guy will attach every squiggly worm you place in front of him!
Sherlock – Home’s Hingeback Tortoise – Male – Adult, Age Unknown
Sherlock is a very unique tortoise, and is one of our most shy tortoises. He is also one of our most deformed and mistreated from previous owners – therefore one of the most deserving
of a spot in the sanctuary!
Camper – Russian – Male – 4+ years
This little guy is very personable and brave!
Mack – Greek Tortoise – Male
Mack has been with us from the beginning of the rescue. He was the first tortoise surrendered to the official organization, and has so far, been our only Greek Tortoise.
Doozie – Redfoot Tortoise – Male – 14+ years old
Doozie is a special tortoise that has a really fun personality. He is so curious of everything!
Silas – Leopard Tortoise – Between 1-2 years old
This little leopard tortoise joins our group of young leopards and will be raised here.