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

Paws on Plastic Program Encourages Dog Walkers to Help the Environment

Paws on Plastic Program Encourages Dog Walkers to Help the Environment

The beauty of Paws on Plastic is that no extra time or effort is required, as it only takes a minute to pick up a couple of pieces of litter...

Paws on Plastic Program Encourages Dog Walkers to Help the Environment

The beauty of Paws on Plastic is that no extra time or effort is required, as it only takes a minute to pick up a couple of pieces of litter...

Saved from the Streets of Mexico, Mia the Rescue Cat Needs a Forever Home

Saved from the Streets of Mexico, Mia the Rescue Cat Needs a Forever Home

She also likes scratching posts, loves to sunbathe on the cat tree, and can be playful at times.

Saved from the Streets of Mexico, Mia the Rescue Cat Needs a Forever Home

She also likes scratching posts, loves to sunbathe on the cat tree, and can be playful at times.

African Serval Cat Found Wandering Missouri Farm Sent to Rescue Sanctuary

African Serval Cat Found Wandering Missouri Farm Sent to Rescue Sanctuary

After the family discovered the animal in the trap, they reached out to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, via email on January 17.

African Serval Cat Found Wandering Missouri Farm Sent to Rescue Sanctuary

After the family discovered the animal in the trap, they reached out to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, via email on January 17.

Dog Heartbeat Toys Could Actually Be Quite Beneficial for Pets

Dog Heartbeat Toys Could Actually Be Quite Beneficial for Pets

They contain a mechanism placed inside them that makes a pulsing sound/sensation intended to simulate the sound and thumping feel of a real beating heart.

Dog Heartbeat Toys Could Actually Be Quite Beneficial for Pets

They contain a mechanism placed inside them that makes a pulsing sound/sensation intended to simulate the sound and thumping feel of a real beating heart.

Suzuki is a Goofy Shelter Favorite Waiting for Someone to Snatch Her Up

Suzuki is a Goofy Shelter Favorite Waiting for Someone to Snatch Her Up

Gentle, friendly, and easygoing, she's easy to leash and walk and lovely to spend time with. She will make a person or family a wonderful companion dog.

Suzuki is a Goofy Shelter Favorite Waiting for Someone to Snatch Her Up

Gentle, friendly, and easygoing, she's easy to leash and walk and lovely to spend time with. She will make a person or family a wonderful companion dog.

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

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