Welcome To TortsRus!

We are dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public, and providing a permanent sanctuary for Redfoot Tortoises in need. Many of these tortoises are abandoned, mistreated, or neglected because owners don’t fully understand the lifelong commitment involved. Each tortoise receives a thorough veterinary check, including an X-ray (to check for ingested rocks or eggs in females), a respiratory panel, and a fecal test for parasites. They then receive the medicines and care needed to heal. Native to the tropical forests of northern South America, Redfoot tortoises can live for over 50 years in captivity. They require specialized care, including proper lighting, heating, humidity, and a balanced diet. Without these conditions, they are vulnerable to serious health issues like shell deformities and respiratory infections. Our sanctuary provides a safe, supportive environment where these tortoises can rehabilitate and live out their natural lifespan in peace.

Our Mission

Tortoise Care Services

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Providing compassionate care for REDFOOT tortoises in our Florida sanctuary.

🐢 Rescue & Rehabilitation

We rescue abandoned, mistreated, and neglected Redfoot tortoises, providing them with the medical care, nutrition, and safe environment they need to heal and thrive.

🐢 Adoption Services

Helping find loving homes for Redfoot tortoises in need of a forever family.

Every applicant wishing to become an adoptive tortoise parent is fully vetted to ensure they can provide the proper lifelong care, environment, and commitment these amazing animals deserve.

🌿 Community Education

Join our mission to protect and care for Redfoot tortoises at our Florida sanctuary.

We educate the community about responsible tortoise care, conservation, and the importance of giving these amazing animals a safe, lifelong home.

PGA Animal Clinic - Michael A. Gillen,DVM,Owner is the only veterinarian we would trust and have handle any of our animals especially our Tortoises.

🐢 Surrendering Your Tortoise to Our Sanctuary

If you can no longer care for your tortoise, we provide a safe, lifelong home where they will receive proper diet, veterinary care, and enrichment for the rest of their lives.

Florida Redfoot Tortoise Sanctuary,Inc.

100% of your donation helps us give abandoned, neglected, and mistreated Red foot Tortoises a chance at a better life. Many of these tortoises are misunderstood and face serious health issues due to improper care. At our sanctuary, each tortoise receives veterinary exams, treatments, and a safe environment to heal. With your support, we provide lifelong care, ensuring these incredible creatures thrive in their natural habitat. Help us raise awareness and provide a permanent home for tortoises in need. Donate today and make a difference!

Location

Port St Lucie, Florida

Hours

*** By Appointment Only ***

Questions:

1. People ask me why do I incubate tortoise eggs if you already have so many needing care?

At Torts R Us, our priority is to provide lifelong care for the tortoises already here. However, as a sanctuary, we do not interfere with their natural behaviors, and females lay eggs as part of their normal biological cycle.

We choose to incubate their eggs for several reasons:

✅ Preventing harm to developing embryos:
In our enclosures, eggs left in the ground often get broken, eaten by other animals, or rot due to unsuitable conditions. By incubating them, we ensure any embryo that has started developing has a chance at life. Babies that hatch in the ground here often aren’t as healthy as those incubated in controlled, safe conditions.

✅ Supporting species stability – Although Redfoot tortoises are not critically endangered, wild populations are declining. Every life has value, and our sanctuary also educates the public about their conservation needs through hatchling outreach programs.

✅ Ethical responsibility – We do not breed intentionally for profit. We simply allow them to live as naturally as possible, and we take responsibility for any eggs produced under our care. Every hatchling remains part of our sanctuary family unless it is responsibly adopted under strict agreements.

✅ Education and awareness – Hatchlings help us teach children and adults about responsible pet ownership, proper tortoise care, and why rescues like ours are needed in the first place.

Reviews...

1. I’m so grateful Mango (Cherryhead) found his way to Torts R Us. After doing my best to care for a red-footed tortoise I rescued, I realized I wasn’t the right long-term fit. I didn’t want to surrender him to a pet store—I wanted him to go somewhere safe and loved. I found this sanctuary online and submitted an inquiry, and Gina called me the same day. From the start, it was clear how deeply she cares for these animals. She made the process easy and comforting, especially knowing how hard it was to say goodbye. She even kept me updated on his progress. When we met, she was incredibly kind and clearly knowledgeable. I have complete peace knowing Mango is in the best hands possible.
   
   
   Maria Sampson

2. A Huge Thank You!

   We want to give a heartfelt shoutout to an incredible lady who went out of her way to help connect us with several Redfoot Tortoises in desperate need of a new home. Thanks to Gina's kindness and dedication, these sweet torts are now safe, happy, and thriving - rehomed together with our own Redfoot Tortoise.

   They're already bonding, exploring, and living their lives - and it's all because of one amazing act of compassion.

   From the bottom of our hearts (and shells), thank you for making such a big difference. You've helped create a little Tortoise family, and we are so grateful!

Veronica & Briana

3. I am SO grateful I had found you through Facebook friends, I knew I wanted to go through a reputable rescue/organization and gina checked all the boxes for me. Throughout the entire process from the first phone call about adoption to me leaving with Otis in the car was very smooth, informative and helpful. I was reassured I couldn't have made a better decision. The care package gina ( TortsRus.org ) had sent home with us has been extremely helpful. Since he's been home he's shown us he's been a happy healthy Tortoise and is really the coolest pet I've ever had join the family. Any questions or concerns gina's been very attentive to and as a first time Tortoise owner that has been a huge help. If I ever thought about going this route again Gina would absolutely be the first person I call! Kaylen