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

Unusual Black Lynx Seen in Canada is Believed t...

Known as melanism, the coloring is so unique that it's the first time it has ever been documented in this particular species.

Unusual Black Lynx Seen in Canada is Believed t...

Known as melanism, the coloring is so unique that it's the first time it has ever been documented in this particular species.

Félicette, the First (and only) "Catstronaut" i...

In the meantime, the press — who were given the flight's biological data — named C 341 (her clinical number) "Félix" after the popular cartoon series Felix the Cat.

Félicette, the First (and only) "Catstronaut" i...

In the meantime, the press — who were given the flight's biological data — named C 341 (her clinical number) "Félix" after the popular cartoon series Felix the Cat.

New Research Suggests Humans Tamed Wild Donkeys...

For thousands of years, donkeys have been instrumental in helping to develop civilizations far and wide. From pulling carts and wagons loaded with materials to carrying passengers and their belongings,...