Headlines and Updates

Aug 132 min read

Scrambling to Help Animals

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

May 312 min read

Seventeen Candles

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

Apr 173 min read

Sanctuary Throws an Epic Birthday Party for Their Beloved 17-Year-Old Pekin Duck

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

Apr 51 min read

Animal Sanctuary Celebrates Birthday Party For 17-Year-Old Duck

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

Apr 31 min read

Quacky Birthday, Erna!

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

Apr 32 min read

A Grand Birthday Party for a Grand Old Duck that Turned 17, Equivalent to 99 Human Years

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

Apr 31 min read

West Place Sanctuary Celebrates the 17th Birthday of Erna the Duck

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

Apr 11 min read

Sanctuary Throws Birthday Party for 17-Year-Old Duck

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

Apr 111 min read

Meet Wendy Taylor

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

Mar 311 min read

Duck at Local Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 17th Birthday

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

Mar 312 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary Celebrates Remarkable 17th Birthday of Crested Pekin Duck, Erna

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

Mar 311 min read

Tiverton Rescue Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday

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

Mar 3110 min read

Meet Wendy Taylor | Non-Profit Executive Director & Attorney

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

Mar 312 min read

Tiverton Animal Sanctuary Throws Epic Birthday Party for Special Duck

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

Mar 311 min read

Happy Birthday Erna!

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

Mar 312 min read

Rescue Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday 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.

Mar 301 min read

Erna the Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday

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

Mar 131 min read

Funny 4 Funds Fundraiser Raises Laughter and Money for Great Local Causes

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

Jan 312 min read

An Unsettling Reality in Tiverton

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

Jan 293 min read

Tiverton Rescue Saves Reality-show Chickens from Possible Trip to Slaughterhouse

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

Jan 281 min read

Tiverton Animal Sanctuary Looking for Homes for Chickens Rescued from Livestream House

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

Jan 271 min read

Chickens Rescued from Online "Reality TV-style" Set in Cumberland

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

Dec 12, 20232 min read

$530K in Grants Awarded to Animal Welfare Programs

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

Nov 29, 20231 min read

West Place Sanctuary: Wendy's Story

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

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Cows, Sheep and Pigs, Oh My!

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.

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