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

Animal Lovers in the Philippines are Booking Valentine's Dates with Shelter Dogs

Animal Lovers in the Philippines are Booking Va...

If you work in animal rescue, you have to get creative if you don't want to see animals languishing or turned away because there's no more room at the inn.

Animal Lovers in the Philippines are Booking Va...

If you work in animal rescue, you have to get creative if you don't want to see animals languishing or turned away because there's no more room at the inn.

The 25th International Great Backyard Bird Count Needs Your Assistance

The 25th International Great Backyard Bird Coun...

Birds are an essential source of pest control, prolific pollinators, and they help spread seeds, giving them an important role in nature's food chain.

The 25th International Great Backyard Bird Coun...

Birds are an essential source of pest control, prolific pollinators, and they help spread seeds, giving them an important role in nature's food chain.

Charming Risotto Needs a Forever Valentine's Date, Are You Free?

Charming Risotto Needs a Forever Valentine's Da...

After being saved from a high-risk shelter, Risotto definitely appreciates the indoor pampered life and can't wait to become your new best friend!

Charming Risotto Needs a Forever Valentine's Da...

After being saved from a high-risk shelter, Risotto definitely appreciates the indoor pampered life and can't wait to become your new best friend!

Adoptable Chinese Shar Pei, Nala, is Always Happy to See Her People

Adoptable Chinese Shar Pei, Nala, is Always Hap...

She seems a bit bored in a house with only one person, though, and I think would appreciate watching over more humans.

Adoptable Chinese Shar Pei, Nala, is Always Hap...

She seems a bit bored in a house with only one person, though, and I think would appreciate watching over more humans.

No More Crazy Cat Lady, Feline Fanciers Are "In" on Dating Apps

No More Crazy Cat Lady, Feline Fanciers Are "In...

Allergies to felines can make dating a cat owner a hard no for some – with 41 percent of cat parents citing it as a problem as well as 32...

No More Crazy Cat Lady, Feline Fanciers Are "In...

Allergies to felines can make dating a cat owner a hard no for some – with 41 percent of cat parents citing it as a problem as well as 32...

Former Turtle Egg Poachers in the Philippines Turn Protectors

Former Turtle Egg Poachers in the Philippines T...

Established in 2009, the conservation effort has gradually transformed marine turtle poachers into valuable allies.

Former Turtle Egg Poachers in the Philippines T...

Established in 2009, the conservation effort has gradually transformed marine turtle poachers into valuable allies.