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

Australian Cattle Dog in Mass. Turns Out to Be One Heck of a Batter

Australian Cattle Dog in Mass. Turns Out to Be ...

For the past three years, Pepper has been trained by Daniel Martin to hit pitches...

Australian Cattle Dog in Mass. Turns Out to Be ...

For the past three years, Pepper has been trained by Daniel Martin to hit pitches...

California Bill Would Allow People & Pets to Be Buried Together if Passed

California Bill Would Allow People & Pets t...

"Given the lack of opposition, and the fact that it has passed unanimously up to this point, I have to think that chances are good this bill will make it...

California Bill Would Allow People & Pets t...

"Given the lack of opposition, and the fact that it has passed unanimously up to this point, I have to think that chances are good this bill will make it...

Disabled Dog Gets Wheelchair Gifted From Mercedes Benz & Others

Disabled Dog Gets Wheelchair Gifted From Merced...

Now that Bunny's fully recovered and in control of her Benz buggy, she's finally ready for adoption!

Disabled Dog Gets Wheelchair Gifted From Merced...

Now that Bunny's fully recovered and in control of her Benz buggy, she's finally ready for adoption!

Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued & Relieved of Pounds of Excess Baggage

Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued...

If anything, it looked like a Halloween costume for canines resembling something straight out of a sci-fi movie, like the Spider that Ate Manhattan.

Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued...

If anything, it looked like a Halloween costume for canines resembling something straight out of a sci-fi movie, like the Spider that Ate Manhattan.

#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Tinier Kitty Into a House for His Mama to Save

#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Ti...

While Ginger had to stop a number of times due to the new kitten's weight as compared to his own, he was surely on a mission and wouldn't give up...

#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Ti...

While Ginger had to stop a number of times due to the new kitten's weight as compared to his own, he was surely on a mission and wouldn't give up...

Get Ready, the Annual Southeastern Colorado "Tarantula Trek" is About to Begin!

Get Ready, the Annual Southeastern Colorado "Ta...

Starting at about dusk, tarantulas can march up to a mile across the Comanche National Grassland in their quest to reproduce.

Get Ready, the Annual Southeastern Colorado "Ta...

Starting at about dusk, tarantulas can march up to a mile across the Comanche National Grassland in their quest to reproduce.