how to register as a rescue?

[annayaexe]

hi so i have a pretty decent amount of land and was wondering, whats the process for registering as a rescue? im located in texas, as i know regulations may differ from state to state.

 

[SinLA]

@EppsDynasty may be able to advise

 

[jaizei]

Exactly what are you trying to do? Which species are you trying to work with? Are you planning on setting it up as a separate entity (LLC, etc)?

 

[Tom]

hi so i have a pretty decent amount of land and was wondering, whats the process for registering as a rescue? im located in texas, as i know regulations may differ from state to state.

You don't need government permission to rescue tortoises. Just start building suitable housing and then you can begin acquiring animals.

If you are trying to set up a charity organization, that is a whole load of paper work and government hoops to jump through.

 

[wellington]

Also, be sure to learn the right way of caring, housing, and feeding the different species you want to take in.

 

[annayaexe]

Exactly what are you trying to do? Which species are you trying to work with? Are you planning on setting it up as a separate entity (LLC, etc)?

just to help if someone is no longer able to care for a tortoise or if theyre in unsuitable environment, so i can house them in proper conditions until they can be adopted out, but in the meantime i can care for them

 

[jaizei]

If you're just trying to do it casually, then like Tom said you can prob just do it. Avoid Texas tortoises because you do have to go through a process to get a rehab permit for them.

But if you're just starting out, maybe talk to Brenda @Tortoise Rescue Brenda She might know an existing rescue in your area you can work with

 

[annayaexe]

You don't need government permission to rescue tortoises. Just start building suitable housing and then you can begin acquiring animals.

If you are trying to set up a charity organization, that is a whole load of paper work and government hoops to jump through.

ah okay thank you! at the moment i just wanna rescue tortoises, maybe in the future i could look into setting up a charity.

 

[annayaexe]

If you're just trying to do it casually, then like Tom said you can prob just do it. Avoid Texas tortoises because you do have to go through a process to get a rehab permit for them.

But if you're just starting out, maybe talk to Brenda @Tortoise Rescue Brenda She might know an existing rescue in your area you can work with

okay thank you so much

 

[Tom]

ah okay thank you! at the moment i just wanna rescue tortoises, maybe in the future i could look into setting up a charity.

You would only need government licensing if you were wanting to work with prohibited animal species, like big cats or monkey for example, and only if those species are illegal to keep in your area. In some parts of the country it is still perfectly legal to go buy a lion and keep it as a pet without having to ask big brother for permission.

You can walk into any pet store and buy as many tortoises as you want. There are no licenses or permits required, except in the case of prohibited species, like the Texas tortoise that Jaizei mentioned. Likewise, there is no limit on how many tortoises you can have if people want to give them to you. The limits will be set by your time, energy level, and budget to care for and feed them all.

 

[annayaexe]

You would only need government licensing if you were wanting to work with prohibited animal species, like big cats or monkey for example, and only if those species are illegal to keep in your area. In some parts of the country it is still perfectly legal to go buy a lion and keep it as a pet without having to ask big brother for permission.

You can walk into any pet store and buy as many tortoises as you want. There are no licenses or permits required, except in the case of prohibited species, like the Texas tortoise that Jaizei mentioned. Likewise, there is no limit on how many tortoises you can have if people want to give them to you. The limits will be set by your time, energy level, and budget to care for and feed them all.

okay thank you so much for the help