Rebecca West

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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

Japanese Study Points to Benefits of Dogs for Children's Wellbeing in Hospital Settings

Japanese Study Points to Benefits of Dogs for Children's Wellbeing in Hospital Settings

Depending on where they reside, hospital facility dogs undergo professional career training for between one-and-a-half to two years and are often cared for by medical staff. They've been using them...

Japanese Study Points to Benefits of Dogs for Children's Wellbeing in Hospital Settings

Depending on where they reside, hospital facility dogs undergo professional career training for between one-and-a-half to two years and are often cared for by medical staff. They've been using them...

Meet Madame Zorro, the Not-So Swashbuckling Kitty Searching for Forever Love

Meet Madame Zorro, the Not-So Swashbuckling Kitty Searching for Forever Love

Madame Zorro is spayed, current on all of her vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV. She also has no special needs and is house-trained.

Meet Madame Zorro, the Not-So Swashbuckling Kitty Searching for Forever Love

Madame Zorro is spayed, current on all of her vaccines, dewormed, microchipped, and has tested negative for FIV/FeLV. She also has no special needs and is house-trained.

What's the Best Way to Dispose of Cat Litter Sustainably? Find Out!

What's the Best Way to Dispose of Cat Litter Sustainably? Find Out!

Because cat feces doesn't biodegrade properly in a compost pile, it's doubtful that it will breakdown underground any better, plus the organisms can still leach into gardens or waterways.

What's the Best Way to Dispose of Cat Litter Sustainably? Find Out!

Because cat feces doesn't biodegrade properly in a compost pile, it's doubtful that it will breakdown underground any better, plus the organisms can still leach into gardens or waterways.

Scientists Discover an "Elephant" Graveyard in Northern Florida

Scientists Discover an "Elephant" Graveyard in Northern Florida

Gomphotheres first evolved in Africa in the early Miocene period, approximately 23 million years ago before dispersing into Europe and Asia.

Scientists Discover an "Elephant" Graveyard in Northern Florida

Gomphotheres first evolved in Africa in the early Miocene period, approximately 23 million years ago before dispersing into Europe and Asia.

Black Lab Puppy "Tomas" Wants to Know What Your Thoughts on Adoption Are. . .

Black Lab Puppy "Tomas" Wants to Know What Your Thoughts on Adoption Are. . .

If you adopt me, I promise to love you and make you laugh and smile every day.

Black Lab Puppy "Tomas" Wants to Know What Your Thoughts on Adoption Are. . .

If you adopt me, I promise to love you and make you laugh and smile every day.

Ursela the Homeless Rescue Dog is No Sea Witch

Ursela the Homeless Rescue Dog is No Sea Witch

Ursela is alert to everything but settles quickly. She loves being petted and getting belly rubs. She's great with people!!!

Ursela the Homeless Rescue Dog is No Sea Witch

Ursela is alert to everything but settles quickly. She loves being petted and getting belly rubs. She's great with people!!!

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