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

Squirrels as Drug Sniffers? In China, They've T...

Just like canines, the squirrels were trained to alert their handlers when a smell registered with them. In this case, they were taught to scratch when narcotics were detected.

Squirrels as Drug Sniffers? In China, They've T...

Just like canines, the squirrels were trained to alert their handlers when a smell registered with them. In this case, they were taught to scratch when narcotics were detected.

Animal Lovers in the Philippines are Booking Va...

If you work in animal rescue, you have to get creative if you don't want to see animals languishing or turned away because there's no more room at the inn.

Animal Lovers in the Philippines are Booking Va...

If you work in animal rescue, you have to get creative if you don't want to see animals languishing or turned away because there's no more room at the inn.

The 25th International Great Backyard Bird Coun...

Birds are an essential source of pest control, prolific pollinators, and they help spread seeds, giving them an important role in nature's food chain.

The 25th International Great Backyard Bird Coun...

Birds are an essential source of pest control, prolific pollinators, and they help spread seeds, giving them an important role in nature's food chain.