Rapport News
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Nov 04 2021
Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
This week marks Animal Shelter Appreciation Week – a time to recognize the care that shelters and rescues provide to abandoned and stray animals, and recognize the dedicated people who…
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Oct 29 2021
Halloween Safety and Your Pets
Trick or treat! Halloween is here again! Costumes are picked, neighborhood routes are planned, and candy favorites are much anticipated! Halloween is a magical time of year for children (and…
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Oct 21 2021
October is Adopt-a-Dog Month
While the entire pandemic has seen a surge in canine adoptions, October is the true Adopt-a-Dog Month. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is known universally as…
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Oct 14 2021
Say “Thank You!” During National Veterinary Technicians Week (Oct 17-23)
Veterinary technicians, also referred to as veterinary nurses in the UK (United Kingdom) and Australia, play an integral role in veterinary hospitals and animal care. Without them, veterinary hospitals and clinics…
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Oct 07 2021
Pet Obesity Awareness
October is Pet Obesity Awareness Month. Overweight and obese pets have become a “large” issue in the veterinary industry over the past years and continues to be a growing concern…
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Sep 23 2021
World Rabies Day
September 28th is an important day in human and animal health. First, it marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur’s death. Louis Pasteur was the chemist and microbiologist who developed the…
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Sep 16 2021
Celebrating Deaf Dog Awareness Week
September 19-25th marks Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This initiative was started by PetFinder to spread awareness about owning a deaf dog. Although temporary, partial, or full (both ears) deafness can affect many dogs, they still make warm, caring companions…
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Sep 10 2021
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!
When you stub your toe, bang your elbow, or lift a heavy box the wrong way, you know you’re hurt – and others do too as you cry out in pain! Pain isn’t fun for any of us, and our…
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Sep 03 2021
Back to School Prep for your Pet
It seems like summer has only just started, yet it’s almost time for back to school! School supplies are flying off the shelves as families prepare for the new school…
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Aug 27 2021
September is Happy Cat Month!
What better time to make sure that you, as a cat owner, are dedicated to ensuring you have a happy feline friend. Some ideas to consider when evaluating how happy your…