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

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Longer Uncommon"

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Long...

Referred to as wapiti by the Shawnee, Elk are among the largest species within the deer family, aka Cervidae...

Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, "No Long...

Referred to as wapiti by the Shawnee, Elk are among the largest species within the deer family, aka Cervidae...

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pets at an Unforgettable Reception

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pet...

Weddings can be wasteful, so we were trying to be mindful of ways we could give back when we got married.

A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pet...

Weddings can be wasteful, so we were trying to be mindful of ways we could give back when we got married.

Parrot Town Can Help with Your Parrot's Loneliness/Boredom and Your Sanity

Parrot Town Can Help with Your Parrot's Lonelin...

Whether you play it on the radio or pull it up on TV so that your bird has the added benefit of enjoying the sights that go with the sounds,...

Parrot Town Can Help with Your Parrot's Lonelin...

Whether you play it on the radio or pull it up on TV so that your bird has the added benefit of enjoying the sights that go with the sounds,...

Geriatric Orca Strands Self on Flagler County Beach, Succumbs to Illness Before Rescuers Could Intervene

Geriatric Orca Strands Self on Flagler County B...

Scientists described it as an "extremely rare occurrence" and noted that it was the first record of a killer whale stranding in Florida.

Geriatric Orca Strands Self on Flagler County B...

Scientists described it as an "extremely rare occurrence" and noted that it was the first record of a killer whale stranding in Florida.

Handsome Boy Not Cut Out for Shelter Life Struggles with Hectic, Overcrowded Environment

Handsome Boy Not Cut Out for Shelter Life Strug...

When meeting other dogs in playgroup, Kogi has been energetic, social, and playful.

Handsome Boy Not Cut Out for Shelter Life Strug...

When meeting other dogs in playgroup, Kogi has been energetic, social, and playful.

Walrus from Space Detectives Needed for British Antarctic Survey

Walrus from Space Detectives Needed for British...

The program wants to find out how quickly and how seriously the climate crisis is affecting walrus populations and needs your assistance.

Walrus from Space Detectives Needed for British...

The program wants to find out how quickly and how seriously the climate crisis is affecting walrus populations and needs your assistance.

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