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

Scotsman Freaked Out by 4-Foot Corn Snake Livin...

Corn snakes are a variety of rat snake named for the brightly-colored pattern on their scales which supposedly resemble maize, an early form of corn.

Scotsman Freaked Out by 4-Foot Corn Snake Livin...

Corn snakes are a variety of rat snake named for the brightly-colored pattern on their scales which supposedly resemble maize, an early form of corn.

Adults 65 and Older Who Own Pets Score Higher o...

They also speculated that the "love hormone" oxytocin could be behind the positive effects seen in pet ownership by seniors.

Adults 65 and Older Who Own Pets Score Higher o...

They also speculated that the "love hormone" oxytocin could be behind the positive effects seen in pet ownership by seniors.

A Retriever-Shepherd Mix Was Found 4 Weeks Late...

While Ollie lost approximately 30 pounds and suffered damage to his paw pads and nails during his ordeal, Abney noted he was in amazing shape considering the journey he'd been...

A Retriever-Shepherd Mix Was Found 4 Weeks Late...

While Ollie lost approximately 30 pounds and suffered damage to his paw pads and nails during his ordeal, Abney noted he was in amazing shape considering the journey he'd been...