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

This Little Package of Dynamite Needs Someone to Keep Up with Her

This Little Package of Dynamite Needs Someone to Keep Up with Her

This little lady has one of the brightest and most vibrant personalities at the shelter! She's a volunteer favorite who is full of pep and loves to have fun.

This Little Package of Dynamite Needs Someone to Keep Up with Her

This little lady has one of the brightest and most vibrant personalities at the shelter! She's a volunteer favorite who is full of pep and loves to have fun.

The Story of Swoop and Mowgli: How a Magpie and a Cat Became Fast Friends

The Story of Swoop and Mowgli: How a Magpie and a Cat Became Fast Friends

Matt's cat, Mogli, and the little bird, Swoop, soon formed a close bond and went everywhere together.

The Story of Swoop and Mowgli: How a Magpie and a Cat Became Fast Friends

Matt's cat, Mogli, and the little bird, Swoop, soon formed a close bond and went everywhere together.

Long-Stay Shelter Dog Has No Idea Why Someone Hasn't Snapped Him Up Yet

Long-Stay Shelter Dog Has No Idea Why Someone Hasn't Snapped Him Up Yet

"Boomer is a big puppy! He would be great in an active home that could give him exercise and stimulation."

Long-Stay Shelter Dog Has No Idea Why Someone Hasn't Snapped Him Up Yet

"Boomer is a big puppy! He would be great in an active home that could give him exercise and stimulation."

Chicago Pizza Parlor to Include Flyers of Adoptable Dogs with Pie Deliveries

Chicago Pizza Parlor to Include Flyers of Adoptable Dogs with Pie Deliveries

Each PAWS flyer will include information on an available dog the public can adopt through PAWS.

Chicago Pizza Parlor to Include Flyers of Adoptable Dogs with Pie Deliveries

Each PAWS flyer will include information on an available dog the public can adopt through PAWS.

St. Bernard and Cow Develop Adorable Friendship at Virginia Sanctuary

St. Bernard and Cow Develop Adorable Friendship at Virginia Sanctuary

While Bucket's calf days are well behind him at this point, even at 1,200 pounds he and Colton are still fast friends that play, snuggle, and groom one another

St. Bernard and Cow Develop Adorable Friendship at Virginia Sanctuary

While Bucket's calf days are well behind him at this point, even at 1,200 pounds he and Colton are still fast friends that play, snuggle, and groom one another

Scotsman Freaked Out by 4-Foot Corn Snake Living in Late Aunt's Kitchen Sink

Scotsman Freaked Out by 4-Foot Corn Snake Living in Late Aunt's Kitchen Sink

Corn snakes are a variety of rat snake named for the brightly-colored pattern on their scales which supposedly resemble maize, an early form of corn.

Scotsman Freaked Out by 4-Foot Corn Snake Living in Late Aunt's Kitchen Sink

Corn snakes are a variety of rat snake named for the brightly-colored pattern on their scales which supposedly resemble maize, an early form of corn.