Big Mama

Adult
Female
Small

turtle
Turtle

About Big Mama

Mankato, MN

Species & Breed

turtle

Turtle

Physical Traits

Adult

Female

Small

Behavior

Big Mama’s Compatibility

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Big Mama's Story

Name: Big Mama Age DOB 9/7/2013 Gender: Female Species: Turtle- Red-Eared Slider Temperament: Fun, curious, intelligent Energy Level: moderate Adoption Fee: $20+tax To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html From the Foster Family: Big Mama is very curious and has a healthy appetite! She loves all kinds of turtle foods and treats! She will splash the top of the water with her front feet to get your attention and it is so cute! She swims right up to anyone who comes to her tank to say Hi. She eats frozen adult turtle food cubes, turtle nutri sticks, shrimp chasers, freeze-dried chicken/duck/fish cubes, and dried shrimp, crickets, and mealworms. She loves to swim but also likes to rest outside of the water. She likes to explore her foster home and enjoys some real sunshine in the warmer months (must be supervised outside at all times.)

Name: Big Mama

Age DOB 9/7/2013

Gender: Female

Species: Turtle- Red-Eared Slider

Temperament: Fun, curious, intelligent

Energy Level: moderate

Adoption Fee: $20+tax

To adopt, go to: www.mendingspirits.org/apply-to-adopt.html

From the Foster Family:

Big Mama
is very curious and has a healthy appetite! She loves all kinds of turtle foods and treats! She will splash the top of the water with her front feet to get your attention and it is so cute! She swims right up to anyone who comes to her tank to say Hi. She eats frozen adult turtle food cubes, turtle nutri sticks, shrimp chasers, freeze-dried chicken/duck/fish cubes, and dried shrimp, crickets, and mealworms.
She loves to swim but also likes to rest outside of the water. She likes to explore her foster home and enjoys some real sunshine in the warmer months (must be supervised outside at all times.)

How To Adopt

Big Mama was listed as Adoptable by Mending Spirits Animal Rescue

How can I adopt Big Mama?

Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Mending Spirits Animal Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.

When can I meet Big Mama?

If you've submitted an inquiry, Mending Spirits Animal Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Big Mama, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.

What if I have more questions about the adoption process?

Just reach out directly to Mending Spirits Animal Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Mending Spirits Animal Rescue's Adoption Policy

ADOPTION PROCESS: 1.Search adoptable animals & complete application. 2. Application Processing Team will review/process application, conduct background screening & contact vet/personal references. 3. Foster provider schedules a “meet & greet" with applicant. Resident dogs & ALL people (including children) living or frequently visiting the applicant's home are REQUIRED to attend the meet & greet. 4. If the foster provider & adopter agree to move forward, a home visit will be scheduled. Long-distance adopters can request home visit prior to meet & greet to avoid multiple trips. 5. After the home visit is approved, payment & adoption contract will be completed. You will receive your contract via e-mail from DocuSign & your invoice via e-mail from PayPal. PayPal can be paid by credit, debit or PayPal account (you do NOT need a PayPal account). 6. Once payment, adoption contract, & age-appropriate vetting are complete, the new owners can pick up their pet! Adopters are required to bring their own leash & collar at pick-up. Vetting records are sent by email 5-7 business days post-adoption, again, keep an eye on your email during this time, including your spam folder. Sometimes our emails get lost). Adoption fees are non-negotiable or refunded. APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED MONDAY-FRIDAY EXCLUDING THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial, Independence, Labor Day Columbus, Veteran's Day Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. All communication will be handled electronically.(Keep an eye on your email during this time, including your spam folder, sometimes our emails get lost.) Expect 5-7 business days for processing (more time may be needed to verify info requiring a response/verification). We do not hold animals in care unless there is an age or medical-related situation to inhibit the adoption process with that animal. Applications found to be dishonest or incomplete will be denied. MSAR reserves the right to deny any application for any reason at any time. Rude, negative and harsh conduct towards MSAR volunteers will not be tolerated & will result in dismissal of an application. Mending Spirits Animal Rescue will adopt to any location. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Applying or meeting an MSAR animal does not guarantee adoption. Expect & Respect that multiple applications for the same animal may occur & they may secure/finalize adoptive placement. Unfortunately, this means that sometimes we must redirect great people to another available animal or have to patiently wait for another – please don’t take that personally! REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age. Meet all of MSAR'S adoption requirements, processes & adoption criteria. Consider age-compatible matches, lifestyle, energy level, size, breed traits, & personalities when choosing a pet. Renters- Only rental appropriate animals will be considered for adoptive placement within rental property or living situation applicant is not the property owner. Residence must allow pets & accept the pet applied for (exception: must verify medical reason exists to allow the pet, as stated by treating physician). No bully, large, working, herding, guardian, type dogs will be permitted. Maintain Pet Retention- have a back-up plan or guardian to cope with personal lifestyle changes (i.e job change, relocation, health-related issues, death, relationship or family member change, behavioral issues, etc). Must seek medical & behavioral support for situations as they arise with all pets. Resident pets- must be altered & current on routine vaccines (exception: only if medical reason exists, as stated by treating veterinarian). ALL adults in the home must pass a background check. BACKGROUND CHECK DISQUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: INVOLVEMENT OR CHARGES WITH CRIMES, OFFENSES OR A CRIMINAL HISTORY AT ANY LEVEL INDICATIVE OF ANY VIOLENT OFFENSES, ANIMAL ABUSE/NEGLECT, CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT, ABUSE/NEGLECT OF A VULNERABLE ADULT, ANY SEXUAL OFFENSES, ASSAULT, THEFT, ARSON, OFFENSES INVOLVING DRUGS, NARCOTICS, CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, ROBBERY, BURGLARY, KIDNAPPING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OTHER CHARGES OR INVOLVEMENT WITH CRIMES THAT WE FIND CONCERNING. *ALL DENIALS WILL REMAIN AT THE DIRECT DISCRETION OF MSAR STAFF. Many Of Our Animals Are Mixed Breeds: Our staff, the shelter staff where they come from, & a veterinarian, all might have a difference of opinion about the breed. We make our best guess but CANNOT guarantee breed.

Our Mission

Our Mission: We successfully rescue animals from animal impound, high kill facilities, owner surrenders, cruelty cases, strays, and puppy mills then place them into well-paired, permanent homes. We serve as a rescue for the community too and educate and advocate for responsible pet ownership, pet retention tools, overpopu...