Animal Care

Animal Rescue

We rescue turtles, tortoises, and other animals that are in need of a caring and protected home for a variety of reasons. Some are abandoned, some are found, and others outlive their caretakers! The majority stay here on the ranch, while others are re-released into their native habitat, and some are made available for adoption.

We’ve taken in animals from all over the state of California and the country, and will continue to do so for as long as we have the space and resources.  Most turtles and tortoises are welcome, along with small farm animals. Due to animal safety concern and other liabilities, we cannot take any poisonous animals, nor snapping turtles, large farm animals (such as horses and cows), pigs or peacocks, and no other animals considered dangerous to children.

Under certain circumstances, we will also board some animals. Currently, we’re boarding 7 animals due to their owners travelling for the military or retiring and moving.

Animal Rehabilitation

We’ve acquired a large number of wounded animals that have been successfully stabilized here. Currently, without a full-time vet on the premises, we request that any seriously injured animals are first taken to our affiliates, who can provide the proper rehabilitative care. Once stable, the indigenous animals can be released back into the wilderness, while others will be housed at our Rescue to live alongside our other animals or be put up for adoption.