Central MS Turtle Rescue’s purpose is to provide rescue and rehabilitation for injured, sick, abused, neglected, or abandoned turtles and tortoises with the goal of releasing all rehabilitated wild, native turtles back to their natural environment. Additionally, CMTR may provide rescue and rehabilitation, on a case-by-case basis, for other sick or injured wild, native reptiles or amphibians as resources allow. In cases where release is not possible, housing and care shall be provided until an appropriate adopted home is found. We also serve as a resource to the community by providing information and education about turtles and tortoises as a precious natural resource, as well as providing information regarding the proper keeping of turtles and tortoises as pets.