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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 26, 20213 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 16, 20214 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 22, 20213 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
Apr 17, 20212 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
Feb 11, 20216 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
Jan 14, 20213 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
Nov 1, 20201 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...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Dec 19, 20191 min read


Hadley Insurit Group features us in their Community Spotlight!
HIG - "For over 17 years we have been proud to work with West Place Animal Sanctuary and their Executive Director, Wendy Taylor. Today...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Dec 1, 20191 min read


An Unexpected Perfect Match
-by Wendy Taylor, Executive Director I received a call from a realtor who wanted to do a piece on us. In all honesty, we've had SO many...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Nov 1, 20197 min read


A Better Place (with an intro by our Director)
I received a call from the RISPCA, looking to know if we could help them find a place to take two pigs taken from a cruelty situation....
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Apr 4, 20194 min read


Truth and Double Daring
Join our Executive Director, Wendy Taylor, as she speaks to The Divine Breadcrumb hosts, Carol and Diane, for this fun and informational...
West Place Media Writer
Apr 1, 20191 min read


Our Director speaks at Rhode Island Foundation Press Conference
The Rhode Island Foundation has been good to us and we count on this incredible organization to assist us with our ever-growing funding...
West Place Media Writer
Nov 15, 20183 min read


The Potter League invites our Executive Director to speak
We were so honored that Wendy was chosen as the key note speaker for this year's Potter League Annual Meeting. The board of director...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Oct 25, 20181 min read


When you make the ProJo, you know you've made it!
So excited that the Providence Journal picked up the great piece filmed about us by the incredible, Jim Hummel. See the original article...
West Place Media Writer
Jun 1, 20185 min read


R.I. Spotlight: Highlighting Community Heroes
One Spring morning, our Executive Director, Wendy Taylor gets a call. The man on the other end of the phone is Jim Hummel, a hard-hitting...
West Place Media Writer
May 27, 20181 min read


A TEDx Talk! Our Executive Director just never stops!
DO NOT MISS THIS ENLIGHTENING, MOVING AND REVEALING TALK, Service Over Self: Leaving a Sustainable Legacy. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. IT...
West Place Media Writer
Mar 23, 20181 min read


Our own Director is a 2017 Rhode Islander of the Year! Of course...
We are so very proud of Wendy, and no one deserves it more! Rhode Island Monthly gave her the royal treatment, with professional photo...
West Place Media Writer
Dec 21, 20173 min read


Turn to 10 News was on-site at West Place for our Open House!
So happy that our Open House drew a great crowd and even more pleased that Turn to 10 was with us. Watch their piece on us, here....
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 19, 20171 min read


Eyewitness News comes to West Place!
For the one-year anniversary of the Westport, MA case, we hosted our first large-scale Open House to allow residents to see how well the...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 19, 20171 min read