SURRENDER FORM

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept any aquatic turtles, sulcata tortoises, or iguanas due to space restrictions. Additionally, red eared sliders are illegal in North Carolina so we recommend finding a new home out of state. Please refer to NCWRC for more information. We recommend personal rehoming for these species, as they are very hard to place in a rescue due to oversaturation.

JULY 2026 UPDATE: If you would like to surrender, please fill out the form below, but be aware that there is a waitlist. The waitlist has 68 animals on it as of July 2026. The wait for bearded dragons and ball pythons is longer than other species. If you want to search for a reptile vet near you, visit ARAV.org. We do try to prioritize medical cases.

Owner Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Email *

Street Address *

City, State *

All surrenders must be dropped off at our property in Durham, NC. Are you able to drop off your pet(s)? *

We are typically unable to pick-up. Exceptions are occasionally made in the case of special circumstances, but it is very rare.

What is the name of the pet you'd like to surrender? *

If you'd like to surrender multiple animals, they can all be listed here.

What is the species of the animal(s) you'd like to surrender? *

Bearded dragons are the most cost intensive species we work with, as most end up requiring advanced medical care. We do ask that people surrendering bearded dragons make a $100 donation to the rescue. If you agree to this policy, please note that below. If you require an exemption due to financial difficulties, please make that request below. *

How old is the animal? *

What is the sex of the animal? *

How long have you owned the animal? *

Where did you obtain your pet? *

Does your pet have any known health issues? *

What type and size of enclosure was your pet kept in? *

What heating and/or lighting was your pet provided with? *

Was this pet kept alone or with another animal? *

What type of substrate was your pet provided with? *

What is the reason for surrender? *

Has your pet been provided with any supplements? If so, what kind? *

Examples: Calcium with D3, Calcium without D3, Multivitamin

By filling out this form, you are not obligated to surrender your animal(s) to BeWild. However, if you do choose to surrender an animal to BeWild, it will not be returned to you. Animals surrendered to BeWild are either adopted out to a home of our choosing or kept permanently by the organization. While animals at BeWild are never euthanized for space, if an animal has health issues that are deemed non-recoverable, it may be euthanized. Please type "I understand" in the box below to confirm that you understand this.

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