Unwanted turtles are usually accepted by local rescues or adoption services. Amazon is a good place to start looking for a new home for your pet, but online social media groups can also help you locate a new home for your turtle. Because many shelters and rescues are overrun with red-eared sliders, it's sometimes preferable to find someone with a fenced-in pond or protected outdoor location to take in your unwanted turtle rather than going to a shelter.