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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...