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

Patrick Cole

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.

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

Patrick Cole

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."

$530K in Grants Awarded to Animal Welfare Programs

Patrick Cole

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.

Patrick Cole

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.

Patrick Cole

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.

West Place Animal Sanctuary Announces Holiday Shop & Stroll

Patrick Cole

Nov 13, 20231 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary Announces Holiday Shop & Stroll

Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds, shop the expanded gift shop and visit furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives.

Tiverton animal sanctuary welcomes visitors this weekend

Patrick Cole

Oct 6, 20231 min read

Tiverton animal sanctuary welcomes visitors this weekend

"I just love being here with them and seeing them thrive," said animal care volunteer Andrea Souza.

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day with Complimentary Event Hosted by Falvey Insurance Group

Patrick Cole

Oct 4, 20232 min read

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day with Complimentary Event Hosted by Falvey Insurance Group

The event will begin with a special keynote presentation from Wendy Taylor, Founder of West Place Animal Sanctuary.

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday

Patrick Cole

Oct 2, 20232 min read

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is once again opening its gates to the public.

West Place Animal Sanctuary a finalist for Land Rover Defender Service Awards

Patrick Cole

Sep 25, 20231 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary a finalist for Land Rover Defender Service Awards

Local farm animal rescue nonprofit West Place Animal Sanctuary is a finalist for Land Rover USA's annual Defender Service Awards.

West Place Animal Sanctuary Named Finalist in 2023 "Defender Service Awards"

Patrick Cole

Sep 19, 20232 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary Named Finalist in 2023 "Defender Service Awards"

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island is the only New England non-profit finalist in the Honoree Category.

Baby cow and new goat join West Place Animal Sanctuary

Patrick Cole

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Baby cow and new goat join West Place Animal Sanctuary

We visited West Place to meet their baby cow and new goat. West Place is also a Defender Service Awards national finalist.

Meet the Inspirational Rescue Animals That Call This Tiverton Farm Home

Patrick Cole

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Meet the Inspirational Rescue Animals That Call This Tiverton Farm Home

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton has been busy improving its oasis for rescued farm animals.

Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton

Patrick Cole

Jul 24, 20232 min read

Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton

Patty, the stray dog nearly euthanized by the Town of Tiverton, is now available for adoption.

Tiverton, animal sanctuary at odds over dog nearly euthanized

Patrick Cole

Jul 10, 20234 min read

Tiverton, animal sanctuary at odds over dog nearly euthanized

Town of Tiverton opts to euthanize stray dog. When vet hospital refused, West Place Animal Sanctuary took custody of Patty.

Help needed at West Place Animal Sanctuary

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 28, 20231 min read

Help needed at West Place Animal Sanctuary

West Place Animal Sanctuary needs help renovating a barn and constructing a new chicken building.

West Place Animal Sanctuary invites you to visitors weekend!

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

May 23, 20231 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary invites you to visitors weekend!

Spring Visitors Weekend is June 3-4, and it's a great opportunity to see the animals and support the sanctuary.

Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

May 3, 20232 min read

Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies

Remembering Maggie the goat, who was one of the last survivors of the 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Exploring: Newport Animal Experiences

A guide to four places in Newport County where animal lovers can get their furry fix.

Farm Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton Needs the Community’s Help

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Mar 27, 20232 min read

Farm Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton Needs the Community’s Help

WPAS hosts an open house for adults and students who are interested in volunteering at the sanctuary.

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