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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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Hadley Insurit Group features us in their Community Spotlight!

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Dec 1, 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

Nov 1, 20197 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...

A Better Place (with an intro by our Director)

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 4, 20194 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....

West Place Media Writer

Apr 1, 20191 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...

Our Director speaks at Rhode Island Foundation Press Conference

West Place Media Writer

Nov 15, 20183 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...

The Potter League invites our Executive Director to speak

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Oct 25, 20181 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...

When you make the ProJo, you know you've made it!

West Place Media Writer

Jun 1, 20185 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...

R.I. Spotlight: Highlighting Community Heroes

West Place Media Writer

May 27, 20181 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...

A TEDx Talk! Our Executive Director just never stops!

West Place Media Writer

Mar 23, 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...

Our own Director is a 2017 Rhode Islander of the Year! Of course...

West Place Media Writer

Dec 21, 20173 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...

Turn to 10 News was on-site at West Place for our Open House!

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Aug 19, 20171 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...

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