We all know that the world of exotic pets presents a unique set of challenges and responsibilities. And ensuring the health and prosperity of these little guys is no easy feat. The HTI has worked tirelessly to establish healthier trade standards and facilitate responsible rehoming. But alas, even we need a little bit of help. Therefore, we’re proud to partner with incredible organizations like RodentPro.
But First, Why Does Herp Rescue Matter?
Just like cats or dogs, it’s not uncommon for reptiles and amphibians to find themselves in need of a new home. But unlike cats or dogs, herps require quite a bit of specialized care if/when that happens. (Specialized veterinary care, specific home requirements, pathogen testing, etc.)
Of course, that’s where the HTI — supported by your generous donations, thank you very much — comes in. Our nationwide Herp Adoption Program (set to launch later this year) helps provide safe, healthy transitions for surrendered reptiles and amphibians.
RodentPro: A Partner in Responsible Pet Trade
Many herp lovers will recognize RodentPro as a respected name in the exotic pet industry. Therefore, we’re thrilled to announce that they’re hosting a dedicated HTI donation portal on their website! Now, it’s incredibly easy for supporters to make a tangible difference in the lives of countless reptiles and amphibians.
What We’ll Use Your Donations For
Every contribution made through the RodentPro donation portal directly supports the HTI and our mission to improve the lives of herps. More specifically, donations made via RodentPro’s portal go toward purchasing food for surrendered animals in our Adoption Program.
Additionally, donations made through our website’s portal goes toward animal care, transport, research, and finding loving homes. More specifically, that looks like:
- Veterinary Care and Housing. Herp veterinary care and housing requires a significant chunk of change. That’s why a majority of donations go directly to providing essential veterinary care, nutritious food, and appropriate housing for the reptiles and amphibians in our program.
- Facilitating Adoptions. In addition to meeting the animals’ basic needs, donations help the HTI manage and expand our efforts to find new, loving, and responsible homes for herps in need. (Which is significantly harder than you might think!)
- Supporting Certification and Research. Finally, HTI donations support vital research initiatives that include — but aren’t limited to — exploring solutions for diseases like ranaviruses and chytridiomycosis and identifying husbandry conditions that promote healthier animals overall. Ultimately, we’re striving to reduce the number of animals who need rescuing in the first place by fostering a more sustainable (and humane!) pet trade.
How You Can Make a Difference
Want to make the [herp] world a healthier and happier place? RodentPro’s donation portal makes doing so incredibly easy. You can choose from pre-set amounts ($25, $50, $75, $100, $150, or $200) or enter a custom amount up to $2,000. And as a U.S. Internal Revenue Service-approved non-profit organization, your charitable donations to HTI are always tax-deductible.
We cannot express how grateful we are for your support. Thank you for helping us give these incredible creatures a second chance. We seriously could not do it without you.