Gulf Coast Tortoise Sanctuary aka Gulf Coast Reptile Refuge Inc

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Gulf Coast Tortoise Sanctuary aka Gulf Coast Reptile Refuge Inc 501(c)3 non-profit reptile refuge and tortoise sanctuary. 🐢
We are home and foster based.

🔴*WE ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC*🔴
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Here at GCRR, our mission is for no non-native reptiles to be abandoned, or released into the wild to fend for themselves. We are here as a resource for any and all reptile owners. We accept owner surrenders, rehabilitate the sick/injured, house the unadoptable, and adopt the adoptable to responsible, permanent homes.

Courtesy Post: We are assisting a family in placing these animals. They are not in posession of the rescue.  Two juvenil...
10/30/2026

Courtesy Post: We are assisting a family in placing these animals. They are not in posession of the rescue.

Two juvenile female Chinchillas with cage. Located and will need to be picked up in Carriere, MS.

Extremely reasonable adoption fee for the two chinchillas with their cage.

If interested, PM me and after pre-screening, I will put you in touch.

Edit to add:We are currently speaking to multiple applicants. We have recieved quite a high volume of messages regarding...
10/30/2026

Edit to add:
We are currently speaking to multiple applicants. We have recieved quite a high volume of messages regarding Bud, so please be patient as I take the time to reply to everyone in between animal and family chores 😊

❗️We have a special guy joining our adoptables line up this evening!❗️

Bud the Blue & Gold Macaw.

Bud is in his early 30's. This species can live up to 60 plus years in captivity.

Bud prefers ladies over men, so a female adopter would be ideal. He is quite set in his preference. Bud is not a flyer, as he experienced an injury to his wing many years ago that prevents that, however it does not cause him any other issues.

Bud enjoys listening to music and his absolute favorite thing to do is swing back and forth on his swing. Unlike typical Macaws, Bud is a quieter guy. He mumbles when he is excited and makes sounds, but he very rarely screams. When these guys scream, IT IS LOUD. You MUST be okay with this if you intend to share your home with one. This is not a species ideal for apartment living.

Bud's adoption fee includes his current cage and of course, his swing.

This is an advanced level of commitment. These are NOT beginner birds, and require a high level of respect and patience. Whomever adopts Bud must be willing to give him ample time to decompress and to work on slowly building a bond at his pace.

I expect we will recieve quite a few applications to adopt Bud.

Please understand that I will be taking my time to talk with each applicant. My number one priority is placing Bud into the absolute bet fitting dynamic as possible. His best interest is of utmost importance.

******Adoption fee applies. Please PM for this info, as Facebook doesn't permit us to post adoption fees publicly without risk of infractions.******

Adoptions take place in Picayune, MS.

Our adoption application will be linked in the comments below.

Little Dolly Parton has been with us for about 60 days now. Figured I'd share an update!Since starting her on outdoor "p...
10/28/2026

Little Dolly Parton has been with us for about 60 days now. Figured I'd share an update!

Since starting her on outdoor "physical therapy" time, she seems to have gained a little strength. When she walks, she actually steps more so than drags with her back legs. She has become quite active!

She also has gone from 247 grams at intake to 255 grams as of today. I know that doesn't sound like much, but for a tiny gal like her in her condition, that is a still a WIN!

We will continue on with her special care and give her the best life we can while she is here with us.

Intake photo was taken indoors vs today's photo outdoors. That's why the coloration looks different.

Hey friends. Just some food for thought for folks who have to schedule to meet us for any reason.....(adoptions, surrend...
10/28/2026

Hey friends. Just some food for thought for folks who have to schedule to meet us for any reason.....(adoptions, surrenders, etc):

Please take into consideration the fact that we too have ALOT going on over here. I have a family with dependents and a whole slew of animals who also depend on us.

I shouldn't even have to say this, but PLEASE be considerate when scheduling. By that, I mean that I can understand having to reschedule an appointment once, as things can happen beyond our control. However, please do not EXPECT me to schedule and reschedule multiple times all within one day.

If I schedule someone an appointment, I am planning out the remainder of my day's schedule AROUND that appointment. The days are full from sun up to sun down around here. This is NOT a paid gig. We are all volunteers here fueled by our passion for the animals.

I am so flexible when scheduling. I always work with other people's schedules. I meet folks any day of the week, at any reasonable hour. I definitely do not deserve grief when someone is giving ME a hard time.

There's a fine line between reasonable and entitled.

On that note, hope everyone that deserves it has a wonderful day!

🐢**Photo of the adorable and adoptable Ranger for attention**🐢

🦎🦎🦎Please share! Let's get these guys in their forever homes! 🦎🦎🦎
10/25/2026

🦎🦎🦎Please share! Let's get these guys in their forever homes! 🦎🦎🦎

10/23/2026

Some Sulcata banter. Please pardon my ackwardness lol. The messages within are important nonetheless.

HAPPY ADOPTION DAY to Lucifer! 🎉
10/23/2026

HAPPY ADOPTION DAY to Lucifer! 🎉

HAPPY ADOPTION DAY to Nightshade! 🎉
10/22/2026

HAPPY ADOPTION DAY to Nightshade! 🎉

We'd like to thank Mr. Mike from Louisiana for his kind donation of cucumber, squash, bell pepper and apples. Got 'em al...
10/20/2026

We'd like to thank Mr. Mike from Louisiana for his kind donation of cucumber, squash, bell pepper and apples. Got 'em all chopped up and everyone was so excited to have a scoop of a special tasty treat with their greens today!

We'd like to welcome Cheeto the Sulcata Tortoise to the Sanctuary! He will be joining our adoptables line-up upon comple...
10/20/2026

We'd like to welcome Cheeto the Sulcata Tortoise to the Sanctuary! He will be joining our adoptables line-up upon completion of quarantine. 💚🐢

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Picayune, MS

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