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

Rescue Dog Inca's Past May Be a Mystery But His Future Can Be Yours

Rescue Dog Inca's Past May Be a Mystery But His...

Since his time at PACC, Inca has been working on all of his good-boy skills with his volunteer friends.

Rescue Dog Inca's Past May Be a Mystery But His...

Since his time at PACC, Inca has been working on all of his good-boy skills with his volunteer friends.

An Anti-Aging Pill is in the Works for Dogs! Could it Eventually Help Us?

An Anti-Aging Pill is in the Works for Dogs! Co...

Due to their shorter lifespans, dogs are easier to study. But it's not only that. Canines also incur similar age-related illnesses as their humans at approximately the same time.

An Anti-Aging Pill is in the Works for Dogs! Co...

Due to their shorter lifespans, dogs are easier to study. But it's not only that. Canines also incur similar age-related illnesses as their humans at approximately the same time.

Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting Out of Doggy Confinement Tout Suite!

Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting O...

"Neveah is a gentle dog who takes treats gently with a soft mouth and is easy to leash up. She'd love to be with a new family."

Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting O...

"Neveah is a gentle dog who takes treats gently with a soft mouth and is easy to leash up. She'd love to be with a new family."

Second North American Sighting of a Black Bobcat in Two Years Unrelated to First

Second North American Sighting of a Black Bobca...

Adaptive melanism has been shown to occur in a variety of animals, including mammals such as the black eastern gray squirrel and many felines.

Second North American Sighting of a Black Bobca...

Adaptive melanism has been shown to occur in a variety of animals, including mammals such as the black eastern gray squirrel and many felines.

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pets at an Unforgettable Reception

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pet...

"Weddings can be wasteful, so we were trying to be mindful of ways we could give back when we got married."

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pet...

"Weddings can be wasteful, so we were trying to be mindful of ways we could give back when we got married."

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Longer Uncommon"

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Long...

Referred to as wapiti by the Shawnee, Elk are among the largest species within the deer family, aka Cervidae...

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Long...

Referred to as wapiti by the Shawnee, Elk are among the largest species within the deer family, aka Cervidae...