Headlines and Updates

The Cranston Herald - For the fourth year, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi hosted a golf outing for the benefit of local animal shelters.

The Buzz - Erna, a beloved Crested Pekin Duck at West Place Animal Sanctuary, celebrated a significant milestone this year.

Scoop Upworthy - West Place Animal Sanctuary knew exactly how to give this senior duck a wholesome birthday party and the internet loved it.

Independent - An animal sanctuary in Rhode Island hosted a birthday party to commemorate an unusual milestone: a duck's 17th birthday

EastBayRI - Volunteers and staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton recently helped Erna celebrate her 17th.

India Times - In Rhode Island, an animal sanctuary organized a party to mark the unusual occasion of a rescued duck's 17th birthday.

HeyRhody - Erna, a cherished Crested Pekin Duck at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, recently celebrated a significant milestone.

UPI - An animal sanctuary in Rhode Island threw a party to celebrate an unusual milestone: a rescued duck's 17th birthday.

Bold Journey - We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Wendy Taylor.

WPRI - Staff and volunteers celebrated Erna’s 17th birthday on Sunday, a major milestone

The Newport Buzz - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary came together to mark the 17th birthday of Erna

ABC 6 - The West Place Animal Sanctuary is celebrating a big birthday Monday for their busiest foster mom, Erna.

Shoutout Arizona - We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Fun 107 - West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton held a very special birthday party for its longest-standing resident over the weekend.

The Rhode Show - Erna is a crested pekin who just turned 17 years old at West Place Animal Sanctuary.

WUN - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary helped  Erna, a Crested Pekin Duck rescued in 2007, celebrate her 17th birthday.

One of the first residents of a Tiverton animal sanctuary celebrated her 17th birthday on Sunday.

NBC 10 - WJAR - Funny 4 Funds fundraising event to benefit West Place Animal Sanctuary

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton rescues 10 young chickens from an online reality show being filmed at a home in Cumberland.

West Place responds to "strange and urgent rescue situation" involving 10 chickens on the set of a livestreamed reality show.

Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in a Cumberland, RI, house.

Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in Cumberland, RI, house after the show felt they were "not funny."

West Place Animal Sanctuary among two dozen non-profit organizations receiving support from the Rhode Island Foundation.

Born out of heartache and grief, West Place Sanctuary is a beautiful oasis for neglected and abused animals.

Karen Kalunian gets a tour of the beautiful grounds at West Place Sanctuary. Join her as she meets their eight-week-old calf and more.