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BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Patrick Cole

Mar 25, 20223 min read

BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in West Place’s Educational Internship Program.

BayCoast Bank Establishes Student Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI

Patrick Cole

Mar 9, 20224 min read

BayCoast Bank Establishes Student Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI

BayCoast Bank is proud to announce the establishment of the BayCoast Bank Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI.

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant

The funding was part of nearly $500,000 awarded to local animal welfare organizations, and will pay for food and medical costs.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 20222 min read

Animal Welfare Programs Get Grants

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, receives grant to provide food and medial care to a variety of farm animals and wildlife.

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 20223 min read

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton receives grant for food and medical care.

Three Newport County groups awarded grants to support animal welfare programs

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 20223 min read

Three Newport County groups awarded grants to support animal welfare programs

Potter League For Animals, CoyoteSmarts, and West Place Animal Sanctuary win share of nearly $500,000 in grants for animal welfare programs.

Taylor provides sanctuary for neglected, abused farm animals

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Nov 26, 20213 min read

Taylor provides sanctuary for neglected, abused farm animals

The animal sanctuary, which cares for neglected & abused farm animals and rehabilitates wildlife, has helped more than 1,000 animals.

Eye on RI: West Place Animal Sanctuary Holiday Shop & Stroll

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Nov 24, 20211 min read

Eye on RI: West Place Animal Sanctuary Holiday Shop & Stroll

The Rhode Show shares ways to get ready for the holiday season while giving back.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Aug 13, 20211 min read

Announcing Fur, Feathers & Fins

Welcome to Fur, Feathers & Fins, the official blog of West Place Animal Sanctuary!

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 23, 20214 min read

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

West Place lands on the front page of the Newport Daily News during the Land Rover Above & Beyond Service Awards.

Tiverton, R.I., animal sanctuary offers a safe haven — and a chance for a happy life

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 15, 20214 min read

Tiverton, R.I., animal sanctuary offers a safe haven — and a chance for a happy life

West Place arose out of tragedy to aid animals recovering from abuse & neglect. Now the nonprofit has a chance to be honored with an award.

West Place Animal Sanctuary Named National Finalist in Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 15, 20212 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary Named National Finalist in Defender Above & Beyond Service Awards

Public voting in the Animal Welfare category open through Monday, June 28.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 21, 20213 min read

Twice abandoned dog gets fresh start

Man charged with abandoning terrier twice in two days, once on Lloyd's Beach, then in Mystic, Conn.

Dog abandoned twice is rescued, owner arrested

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 16, 20212 min read

Dog abandoned twice is rescued, owner arrested

As the lost dog shelter for the towns of Tiverton and Little Compton, West Place Animal Sanctuary worked with authorities to seek justice.

The Story Behind West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 11, 20216 min read

The Story Behind West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

For Wendy Taylor, it began with an old Victorian and a love for animals.

Letter: A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jan 28, 20211 min read

Letter: A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert

A letter to the editor about a chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert.

West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jan 14, 20213 min read

West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert

Resident greeter (often with kisses), ambassador, and entertainer, Bobbert had become the face of West Place Animal Sanctuary.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Oct 31, 20201 min read

Why We Are Located on the South Coast

The South Coast of New England boasts a wide variety of non-profits. Learn more about why we're located here and what makes us thrive.

During a time when most things are off-limits, one article features us as the perfect destination.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Mar 7, 20202 min read

During a time when most things are off-limits, one article features us as the perfect destination.

Thanks to OnlyInYourState for posting an article on us. As we always say, it's the coolest when we get press that we didn't even know we...

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Dec 19, 20191 min read

RIVMA awards our Executive Director

We are SO proud of Wendy for being the recipient of the "Best Friends Award" from the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association. This...

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