High Alert Institute

Koi & Aquatic Pet Rescues

MUTUAL AID & COOPERATIVE PARTNER PROGRAM

Dumping of freshwater non-native species and exotic aquatic pets into wild habitats is a man-made disaster that is truly preventable. The Institute’s Aquatic Pet Welfare Partnership works to raise awareness and reduce the impact on healthy ecosystems through education, as well as rescue and rehoming. Joined by champions of animal welfare and environmental stewardship, this association of aquatic pet rescue operations and aquatic pet shelters across the United States aims to save our finned friends and preserve our waterways together. We partner with public and private organizations, sharing resources and fostering partnerships to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

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HOW THE AQUATIC PET WELFARE PARTNERSHIP WORKS

Koi and exotic freshwater pond fish rescues, shelters and clubs can become Aquatic Pet Welfare Partners by completing the Partner with US form. Click on the High Alert Institute logo to apply today.

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Koi and exotic freshwater pond fish rescues, shelters and clubs can become Aquatic Pet Welfare Partners by completing the Partner with US form. Click on the High Alert Institute logo to apply today.

BECOME A MUTUAL AID PARTNER

When you apply to join the mutual aid partnership, we will send you a Memorandum of Understanding for Sheltering Exotic Rescues (MOUSER). This memorandum outlines how all the mutual aid partners support and assist each other within their individual capabilities. Click on the Lily to download a sample MOUSER.

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SIGN A MOUSER

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) is a coalition of the major national voluntary organizations in the United States that have made disaster-related work a priority. Members of our mutual aid and cooperative partner program are encouraged to join NVOAD at the Associate or National Member level. Click on the NVOAD logo to learn more and apply today.

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JOIN NATIONAL VOAD

Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery (ZDR3) is the largest zoological response organization in the United States. As an industry-led effort, ZDR3 provides support to zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, and other exotic animal operations before, during, and after significant incidents. Click on the ZDR3 logo to learn more and apply today.

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JOIN ZDR3

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