Rapport News
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Nov 01 2017
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
Senior pets end up in shelters for a variety of reasons. They are often thought of as “problem pets” but in fact they lose their homes for a variety of…
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Oct 26 2017
Halloween Safety and Your Pet
Trick or treat! Halloween is almost upon us and goblins and witches will be going door to door chanting that age-old expression. Children running through neighborhoods, squeals of laughter, doorbells…
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Oct 19 2017
Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Nurse Appreciation Week
Veterinary Technicians, also referred to as Veterinary Nurses in Australia and the United Kingdom, play a vital role in your pet’s health. Without Veterinary Technicians, veterinary practices would not function…
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Oct 12 2017
National Pet Obesity Awareness Day
This year, October 11th marks National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Many us spend countless hours worrying about the health of our pets, but many of our pets are overweight or…
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Oct 05 2017
National Animal Safety and Protection Month
This year has brought severe weather to many parts of the globe. Whether it was forest fires in western North America, hurricanes in the southern United States, heat waves in…
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Sep 28 2017
World Rabies Day
September 28th is an important day for animal health. Not only is this date set aside annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention, but it also marks the anniversary of…
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Sep 21 2017
Celebrating Deaf Dog Awareness Week
September 24-30th 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…
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Sep 14 2017
September is Happy Cat Month!
September is Happy Cat Month and a good time to check that we are providing an environment that ensures a happy kitty! Assessing if your home provides all the necessities…
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Sep 07 2017
Responsible Pet Ownership
Different countries around the world celebrate “Responsible Pet Ownership” at different times of the year and in different ways, but the bottom line of all these celebrations is to educate…
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Aug 31 2017
Animal Pain Awareness Month
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, an initiative by the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM). IVAPM is an organization that provides resources to veterinary professionals and pet owners…