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

High-Energy Bandit Needs a Reprieve from Shelter Life

High-Energy Bandit Needs a Reprieve from Shelte...

Bandit has been waiting so long for her perfect people to find her - please ask about her today!

High-Energy Bandit Needs a Reprieve from Shelte...

Bandit has been waiting so long for her perfect people to find her - please ask about her today!

Rouge National Urban Park Officials Ask for the Public's Help with Abandoned Animals

Rouge National Urban Park Officials Ask for the...

What they're thinking is anyone's guess, but the desperation levels for these people must be off the charts to resort to such a move.

Rouge National Urban Park Officials Ask for the...

What they're thinking is anyone's guess, but the desperation levels for these people must be off the charts to resort to such a move.

Sperm Whale Washed Up on Kauai Reef Filled with Plastics and Other Garbage

Sperm Whale Washed Up on Kauai Reef Filled with...

This debris, ingested by what was a 60-ton sperm whale, is believed to be at least a contributing cause of its death.

Sperm Whale Washed Up on Kauai Reef Filled with...

This debris, ingested by what was a 60-ton sperm whale, is believed to be at least a contributing cause of its death.

Canines for Kids Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Makes Life Easier for Patients and Staff

Canines for Kids Program at Children’s Healthca...

The popularity of emotional support animals (ESAs) continues to grow, especially for use with children.

Canines for Kids Program at Children’s Healthca...

The popularity of emotional support animals (ESAs) continues to grow, especially for use with children.

Viking Invaders Brought Dogs with them from Scandinavia

Viking Invaders Brought Dogs with them from Sca...

Testing tiny fragments collected from the site, the researchers identified the cremated remains of three animals that included a horse, a dog, and what they believe to be a pig.

Viking Invaders Brought Dogs with them from Sca...

Testing tiny fragments collected from the site, the researchers identified the cremated remains of three animals that included a horse, a dog, and what they believe to be a pig.

Nine-Month-Old Ozark is OBSESSED with Crinkle Toys

Nine-Month-Old Ozark is OBSESSED with Crinkle Toys

He is neutered, current on vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV.

Nine-Month-Old Ozark is OBSESSED with Crinkle Toys

He is neutered, current on vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV.