Rebecca West

Rebecca West

Rebecca is a writer and editor for both print and digital with a love for travel, history, archaeology, trivia, and architecture. Much of her writing has focused on human and animal health and welfare. A life-long pet owner, she has taken part in fostering dogs for military members during deployment and given many rescued and surrendered dogs the forever home they always wanted. Her two favorite canine quotes are, "Be the kind of person your dog thinks you are," and "My dog rescued me."

Articles by Rebecca West

Meet the Largest Owl in the World — and One of the Most Endangered

Meet the Largest Owl in the World — and One of ...

The Blakiston's fish owl is found in China, Japan, and Northeast Asia. It measures between 24 and 28 inches in height and has a wingspan of a whopping 60 to...

Meet the Largest Owl in the World — and One of ...

The Blakiston's fish owl is found in China, Japan, and Northeast Asia. It measures between 24 and 28 inches in height and has a wingspan of a whopping 60 to...

Michigan's Ferris State University is Allowing Pets to Live with Students in Cramer Hall

Michigan's Ferris State University is Allowing ...

Under the school's new pet-friendly yet fairly stringent guidelines, students are only permitted to have one pet cohabitating with them.

Michigan's Ferris State University is Allowing ...

Under the school's new pet-friendly yet fairly stringent guidelines, students are only permitted to have one pet cohabitating with them.

Dog with Note Attached to Collar Jumps into Patrol Car Looking for Help in Platteville, WI

Dog with Note Attached to Collar Jumps into Pat...

In a post, the department asked for the public's assistance in finding Lola's original owners, adding that, "We would like to speak with them."

Dog with Note Attached to Collar Jumps into Pat...

In a post, the department asked for the public's assistance in finding Lola's original owners, adding that, "We would like to speak with them."

Lovely Lilly Longs to Brighten Your Life as Only an Adorable Adoptable Chocolate Lab Can

Lovely Lilly Longs to Brighten Your Life as Onl...

My name is Lilly, and I love short walks and am gentle on the leash.

Lovely Lilly Longs to Brighten Your Life as Onl...

My name is Lilly, and I love short walks and am gentle on the leash.

Women are Better at Understanding Canine Communications Than Men

Women are Better at Understanding Canine Commun...

What the study ultimately told them, though, is that dogs really can effectively communicate and make themselves understood by humans on a rudimentary level.

Women are Better at Understanding Canine Commun...

What the study ultimately told them, though, is that dogs really can effectively communicate and make themselves understood by humans on a rudimentary level.

Move Over, Cats: Felines Aren't the Only Ones Who Prefer Baby Talk

Move Over, Cats: Felines Aren't the Only Ones W...

In an unusual twist, in an accompanying video provided by way of example, they show actress Jennifer Aniston from "Friends" using the voice with a baby and a dog.

Move Over, Cats: Felines Aren't the Only Ones W...

In an unusual twist, in an accompanying video provided by way of example, they show actress Jennifer Aniston from "Friends" using the voice with a baby and a dog.