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

New Arkansas Shelter Takes "Free-Range Approach" to Animal Housing

New Arkansas Shelter Takes "Free-Range Approach...

It's really hard to have your heart break walking into this facility.

New Arkansas Shelter Takes "Free-Range Approach...

It's really hard to have your heart break walking into this facility.

World First: Cataract Surgery Sees Penguins Fitted with Custom Lenses from Germany

World First: Cataract Surgery Sees Penguins Fit...

The lenses were custom-made in Germany to fit each penguin's eye based on precise measurements taken in advance and took about two months to make.

World First: Cataract Surgery Sees Penguins Fit...

The lenses were custom-made in Germany to fit each penguin's eye based on precise measurements taken in advance and took about two months to make.

Singles with "Creepy" Pets Deemed Less Desirable by Survey Respondents

Singles with "Creepy" Pets Deemed Less Desirabl...

When it comes to dating, pets matter far more than you might have previously thought.

Singles with "Creepy" Pets Deemed Less Desirabl...

When it comes to dating, pets matter far more than you might have previously thought.

A New Sanctuary Will Be Opened to House Growing Number of Lions in Indian State

A New Sanctuary Will Be Opened to House Growing...

The Asiatic lion is one of five pantherine cats native to India.

A New Sanctuary Will Be Opened to House Growing...

The Asiatic lion is one of five pantherine cats native to India.

Tajin the Rescue Kitty Would Like a Sink of Her Own for Her First Birthday

Tajin the Rescue Kitty Would Like a Sink of Her...

At 9 months old, she'd like nothing more than to land in a loving forever home with plenty of sinks to curl up in to call her own just in...

Tajin the Rescue Kitty Would Like a Sink of Her...

At 9 months old, she'd like nothing more than to land in a loving forever home with plenty of sinks to curl up in to call her own just in...

Spry Girl "Rascal" Doesn't Believe in Discriminating Against Seniors

Spry Girl "Rascal" Doesn't Believe in Discrimin...

Rascal is a smart and sassy lady who has been in the shelter for way too long!

Spry Girl "Rascal" Doesn't Believe in Discrimin...

Rascal is a smart and sassy lady who has been in the shelter for way too long!

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