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As an integrative veterinarian and a UTCVM alumni who treats exotic animals, I feel it is very important to support the healthy trade of reptiles. I found an article written on Healthy Trade Institute in one of my veterinary journals and immediately knew I had to support this organization. I also have a few clients who are unable to keep their beloved pets so the Healthy Trade Adoption Program will be a wonderful asset to Autumn Green Animal Hospital.

Dr. Vivian Grant

Autumn Green Animal Hospital

Hognose Habit is proud to support the Healthy Trade Institute because we believe that establishing industry-wide standards for biosecurity and routine disease testing benefits everyone involved in herpetoculture. The Healthy Trade Institute promotes good keeping practices, provides robust education on these practices, and creates a system of accountability that ensures certified businesses are adhering to proven standards regarding animal health. In addition to directly benefiting captive animal welfare and preventing the spread of disease to wild populations, this initiative allows buyers to purchase healthy animals with confidence. We hope to see more industry members join the Healthy Trade Institute and contribute to a healthy, sustainable pet trade!

Meghan & Evan Munn

Hognose Habit

Redline Shipping is proud to be partnering with the Healthy Trade Institute’s Nationwide Herp Adoption Program. As with any form of pet ownership, it’s not uncommon to come across someone who, for one reason or another, can no longer care for their pet reptile or amphibian. We’ve all heard the stories and seen the consequences of nonnative animals being abandoned or released into the wild, often to the detriment of many native species and ecosystems. That’s why Redline Shipping is honored to help HTI’s Nationwide Herp Adoption Program ethically rehome reptiles and amphibians in need with experienced and capable keepers. Together,...

Jackie Bujalski

Redline Shipping

The best way for pet businesses to avoid overreaching legislation and trade bans is through self-regulation. Governments are keen for industries to regulate themselves because it means they don’t have to spend time and money creating legislation or enforcing new laws. Being healthy trade certified demonstrates a business’ commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, and it enhances your credibility with customers too because it helps to protect your customers’ pets and wild animals. That’s why Responsible Reptile Keeping is proud to endorse the Healthy Trade Institute. Video

Tony Wigley

Responsible Reptile Keeping

We are partnering with the Healthy Trade Institute, and I think you should too. If you are breeding amphibians, we have a responsibility to create the type of hobby and industry that sustains itself for generations. The only way we can do that is if we work together using the best science and developing the right processes that protect our frogs and native populations from disease spread. So please, if you are breeding any amphibians, join me in joining the HTI and let's build a hobby together that we can pass on to multiple generations. Video

Josh Willard

Josh's Frogs

At Reptiles by Mack, we’re proud to support the Healthy Trade Institute because it represents a major step forward in creating a responsible, sustainable pet trade. This initiative helps ensure that animals are sourced, transported, and housed with the highest standards of care with biosecurity in mind. It also promotes transparency and accountability across the industry, which is not only good for the animals, but also for our customers and the environment. Supporting the Healthy Trade Institute means supporting a better future for the pet trade —and we’re all in.

John Mack

Reptiles by Mack

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