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Tiverton animal sanctuary reopens after deadly avian flu outbreak
"As much as losing our birds hurt us, and devastated us, we can't let it stop us," said Wendy Taylor of West Place Animal Sanctuary.
Patrick Cole
Feb 22, 20232 min read

Sweet Teeth: Inside the Mouths of Ruminants
By Gabbie Kumar, Sanctuary Generalist Did you know that some of our furry farm friends do not have a top row of front teeth These animals...
Gabbie Kumar
Jan 27, 20232 min read


Easy Way to Give Back to Local Animals This Season
Keep the spirit of giving alive after the holidays by donating your Christmas tree to the farm animals of West Place Animal Sanctuary.
Patrick Cole
Dec 29, 20222 min read


Abundant turkeys: Once dwindling, wild bird population thrives in northern Rhode Island
West Place founder and executive director Wendy Taylor talks turkey and highlights memorable sanctuary residents.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Dec 26, 20228 min read


West Place: A Sanctuary of Compassion, Care & Safety
Rhode Island's West Place Animal Sanctuary spreads hope and care to their rescued residents, and the communities they serve.
Patrick Cole
Oct 1, 20224 min read


Meet Jensen, West Place's latest arrival
Jensen, a three week old Holstein Friesian dairy cow, has recently joined West Place's family of rescued and rehabilitated animals.
Patrick Cole
Sep 16, 20221 min read


West Place Animal Sanctuary opens gates to public for second visitors' weekend this year
NBC 10's Temi-Tope Adeleye visits West Place Animal Sanctuary in preparation for their upcoming visitors' weekend.
Patrick Cole
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals
Wendy Taylor, founder and executive director of West Place Animal Sanctuary, joins Jim Phillips live on the Townsquare Sunday radio program.
Patrick Cole
Sep 11, 20222 min read


Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director
Providence Business News honors Wendy Taylor with a 2022 Leaders & Achievers Award.
Patrick Cole
Aug 19, 20222 min read


West Place awards scholarship to Tiverton resident
High school senior Fath Melo is the recipient of the inaugural BayCoast Bank Scholarship through the Bobbert Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Patrick Cole
Aug 11, 20222 min read


Interning for Animals
A Tiverton sanctuary gives critters a second chance and students a shot at career training.
Patrick Cole
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends
West Place Animal Sanctuary greets dozens of curious visitors during the Spring Visitors Weekend.
Patrick Cole
Jun 23, 20224 min read

Abused, neglected farm animals more common than initially thought
Since opening 15 years ago, West Place has filled a void by rescuing farm animals from severe cases of abuse, neglect and cruelty.
Patrick Cole
May 5, 20222 min read

'THEY NEED HUMANS'
Now in its 15th year, West Place Animal Sanctuary has a storybook feel.
Patrick Cole
Apr 23, 20223 min read


West Place Animal Sanctuary Extends Its Altruistic Reach Beyond the Four-Legged to Young Humans
The Tiverton non-profit has teamed up with BayCoast Bank to provide free humane education program opportunities.
Patrick Cole
Apr 20, 20223 min read


Fifteen years of love
West Place Animal Sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton and has never been busier.
Patrick Cole
Apr 14, 20225 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 26, 20223 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.
Patrick Cole
Mar 9, 20224 min read


Announcement Regarding Avian Flu
West Place Animal Sanctuary is enacting safety precautions to protect our domestic birds from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.
Patrick Cole
Feb 26, 20222 min read


What is Angel Wing?
Ever seen a duck or goose with wings sticking out at odd angles? Angel wing is a deformity that is often caused by humans. Learn more.
Karin Dates, Volunteer
Feb 18, 20223 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, 20221 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, 20222 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
Feb 10, 20223 min read