Rapport News
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Dec 01 2022
December 2nd is National Mutt Day!
December 2nd is National Mutt Day, a day to celebrate all the wonderful mixed-breed dogs out there. And while the name “mutt” and “mongrel” may seem like bad words, owners of…
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Nov 24 2022
Second Chances for Senior Pets
Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. They are often mistakenly thought of as ‘problem pets’, but they lose their homes for a variety of reasons:…
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Nov 10 2022
Remembering the Animals Who Served in the First World War
Approximately 9 million animals served in the First World War (some estimate more). Like human soldiers, they faced the horrors of trench warfare, artillery fire, rough terrains, cruel weather, disease,…
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Nov 03 2022
November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
No questions asked: cancer is a 5-letter word no pet owner wants to hear. And as pets live longer, diseases that come along with aging, like cancer, can occur. National…
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Oct 27 2022
Keep Your Dog Active This Fall and Winter
Did you know that up to 59% of dogs worldwide are overweight? With this staggering number, the importance of walking your dog to help keep him fit can’t be emphasized…
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Oct 20 2022
A Salute to Miracle Workers (Veterinary Technicians)
Pet owners know them as Veterinary Technicians or Nurses, and veterinary practices know them as Miracle Workers. They’re the clinic’s Jack of All Trades, Master of All. That’s why they…
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Oct 14 2022
Safety for Spooky Season
Spooky Season is upon us—children and adults alike want to celebrate like it’s 2019 and bust out the costumes, candy, and decorations! With many of the COVID restrictions lifted or…
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Oct 06 2022
Who is your pet, anyway?
Do you really know your pet? Sure, you know her favorite toys and treats, where she prefers to sleep at night, how she interacts with other animals, and that she…
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Sep 30 2022
Do Dogs’ Personalities Change With Age?
Curious puppies! When you think of a puppy, you may think of a cute little pup playing with the newly discovered doorstop or barking at himself in the mirror. Or…
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Sep 15 2022
Could Pain Be Your Pet’s Best-Kept Secret?
When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt–and others will, too, if you cry out in pain! Pain isn’t…