Rapport News
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Jun 01 2017
International Hug Your Cat Day
Not that anyone needs an excuse to hug or snuggle their cat, but just in case life has been busy and you have been forgetting to give your kitty some…
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May 25 2017
Zoomies, FRAPs, Puppy Freak Outs!
Zoomies, FRAPs, Puppy Freak Outs! Dogs, especially puppies, sometimes have periods of activity called “Frenetic Random Activity Periods” (FRAPs), also known as the “zoomies”, or “puppy freak outs”. Whatever you…
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May 11 2017
Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
Natural disasters can happen at any time, and depending on where you live, you could be affected by any number of severe weather events or emergency situations – floods, ice…
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May 04 2017
Be Kind to Animals Week – May 7-13
For over 100 hundred years, people have come together to commemorate “Be Kind to Animals Week”. During World War I, the death of millions of horses used in fighting prompted…
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Apr 27 2017
April 29th Marks World Veterinary Day!
In April 1863, Professor John Gamgee initiated a meeting of veterinarians and professors of veterinary medicine from all over Europe. This conference attracted 103 veterinary professionals from 10 countries. Professor…
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Apr 20 2017
April 26th is International Guide Dogs Day
The History of Guide Dogs The story of dogs being used as service animals begins in Pompeii in 79 AD. Excavations have revealed a wall-painting of a dog leading a…
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Apr 13 2017
Dog Bite Prevention Week
April 9-15th marks Dog Bite Prevention Week. Millions of friendly dogs, and yet millions of people get bitten by dogs each year. Why? Dogs love attention and love being petted…
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Apr 06 2017
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Be Prepared!
When an emergency strikes, many people know some basic first aid to assist family members, but are you prepared to help your furry friend if your pet has an emergency?…
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Mar 30 2017
Identifying your Pet – Microchipping and Tagging
Everyday cats and dogs wander away from home, or get loose. Animal shelters are tasked with finding and reuniting these pets with their owners. Only a small number of pets…
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Mar 23 2017
Puppy Proofing your Home!
March 23rd is National Puppy Day! Any time of the year is a great time to bring a puppy into your home, but spring and fall are popular times of…