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

Vet Advises Pet & Livestock Owners to Be Better Prepared for Evacuations

Vet Advises Pet & Livestock Owners to Be Be...

"It's kind of a broken record, but we're really trying to encourage people — especially if they have more animals than they have the ability to transport — to evacuate...

Vet Advises Pet & Livestock Owners to Be Be...

"It's kind of a broken record, but we're really trying to encourage people — especially if they have more animals than they have the ability to transport — to evacuate...

Adorable Apple Campaign Starring "The Invincibles" Features Dogs & Their Prostheses

Adorable Apple Campaign Starring "The Invincibl...

As to applications like these, 3D printers have been in use for animal prosthetics for roughly 10 years now or more...

Adorable Apple Campaign Starring "The Invincibl...

As to applications like these, 3D printers have been in use for animal prosthetics for roughly 10 years now or more...

Shy Street Survivor "Dr. Pepper" Has Transitioned to a Loving House Kitty

Shy Street Survivor "Dr. Pepper" Has Transition...

Not a loner as you might expect, Dr. Pepper loves playing with other cats and hanging out with them.

Shy Street Survivor "Dr. Pepper" Has Transition...

Not a loner as you might expect, Dr. Pepper loves playing with other cats and hanging out with them.

The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch are at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch...

Who doesn't want to explore everything San Francisco has to offer? The City by the Bay offers world-class shopping, dining, sightseeing, and entertainment opportunities.

The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch...

Who doesn't want to explore everything San Francisco has to offer? The City by the Bay offers world-class shopping, dining, sightseeing, and entertainment opportunities.

An Extremely Rare "Spotless" Giraffe is Born in a Tennessee Zoo, & She Needs a Name

An Extremely Rare "Spotless" Giraffe is Born in...

Brights Zoo noted that it hopes the unusual birth of this rare, patternless baby might help highlight the challenges faced by giraffes in Africa . . .

An Extremely Rare "Spotless" Giraffe is Born in...

Brights Zoo noted that it hopes the unusual birth of this rare, patternless baby might help highlight the challenges faced by giraffes in Africa . . .

Would Tarantula Tunnels in Colorado Help the Fuzzy Arachnids & Other Wildlife?

Would Tarantula Tunnels in Colorado Help the Fu...

"Tarantulas, because they are a top predator in the invertebrate world, are really important. They help control insect populations. They fit into the food chain."

Would Tarantula Tunnels in Colorado Help the Fu...

"Tarantulas, because they are a top predator in the invertebrate world, are really important. They help control insect populations. They fit into the food chain."