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

Connecticut Man Fends Off Bobcat Attack with Crutches

Connecticut Man Fends Off Bobcat Attack with Cr...

Shortly thereafter, his unsuspecting neighbor opened their garage door only to have the same bobcat come after him as well.

Connecticut Man Fends Off Bobcat Attack with Cr...

Shortly thereafter, his unsuspecting neighbor opened their garage door only to have the same bobcat come after him as well.

From Preparing for New Year's Eve Noise to Avoiding Lost Pets

From Preparing for New Year's Eve Noise to Avoi...

Also, shut the doggy door in your home and take your pets out for periodic potty breaks only if they're leased —

From Preparing for New Year's Eve Noise to Avoi...

Also, shut the doggy door in your home and take your pets out for periodic potty breaks only if they're leased —

Thousands of Bats in Houston Needed Rescuing From Freezing Temps, Hundreds Released Today

Thousands of Bats in Houston Needed Rescuing Fr...

When their bodies go into shock, they fall onto the pavement, similar to iguanas in south Florida dropping from trees when they can't handle the cold.

Thousands of Bats in Houston Needed Rescuing Fr...

When their bodies go into shock, they fall onto the pavement, similar to iguanas in south Florida dropping from trees when they can't handle the cold.

Wiggle-Butt Boxer Mix Going on a Year Old Needs a Forever Home

Wiggle-Butt Boxer Mix Going on a Year Old Needs...

"The pictures don't show it but I have a real wiggle butt when I get hugs and pets!"

Wiggle-Butt Boxer Mix Going on a Year Old Needs...

"The pictures don't show it but I have a real wiggle butt when I get hugs and pets!"

Insanely Cute Pygmy Hippo Baby Born at Virginia Zoo Takes First Tiny Steps

Insanely Cute Pygmy Hippo Baby Born at Virginia...

At 3 days old, the baby had a neonatal exam where veterinarians checked her sex and general physical condition.

Insanely Cute Pygmy Hippo Baby Born at Virginia...

At 3 days old, the baby had a neonatal exam where veterinarians checked her sex and general physical condition.

Puppy Abandoned at SFO Airport Gets Happy Ending When Pilot Steps Up to Adopt Him

Puppy Abandoned at SFO Airport Gets Happy Endin...

According to the San Francisco SPCA, the airline worked to make sure that Polaris, a 6-month-old German shepherd mix, met the requirements for his entry into the U.S., which includes...

Puppy Abandoned at SFO Airport Gets Happy Endin...

According to the San Francisco SPCA, the airline worked to make sure that Polaris, a 6-month-old German shepherd mix, met the requirements for his entry into the U.S., which includes...