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Nov 13, 20231 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary Announces Holiday Shop & Stroll

Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds, shop the expanded gift shop and visit furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives.

Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton to Offer Unique Holiday Shopping Experience

Patrick Cole

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton to Offer Unique Holiday Shopping Experience

Before New England is blanketed in snow for the season, West Plac invites you to experience the beauty of its grounds and shop small.

West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Holiday Shop & Stroll Nov. 24 – 26

Patrick Cole

Nov 10, 20231 min read

West Place Animal Sanctuary to host Holiday Shop & Stroll Nov. 24 – 26

Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds and visit the furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives.

Tiverton animal sanctuary welcomes visitors this weekend

Patrick Cole

Oct 6, 20231 min read

Tiverton animal sanctuary welcomes visitors this weekend

"I just love being here with them and seeing them thrive," said animal care volunteer Andrea Souza.

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday

Patrick Cole

Oct 2, 20232 min read

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is once again opening its gates to the public.

Baby cow and new goat join West Place Animal Sanctuary

Patrick Cole

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Baby cow and new goat join West Place Animal Sanctuary

We visited West Place to meet their baby cow and new goat. West Place is also a Defender Service Awards national finalist.

Meet the Inspirational Rescue Animals That Call This Tiverton Farm Home

Patrick Cole

Aug 31, 20232 min read

Meet the Inspirational Rescue Animals That Call This Tiverton Farm Home

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton has been busy improving its oasis for rescued farm animals.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Exploring: Newport Animal Experiences

A guide to four places in Newport County where animal lovers can get their furry fix.

Sweet Teeth: Inside the Mouths of Ruminants

Gabbie Kumar

Jan 27, 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...

Easy Way to Give Back to Local Animals This Season

Patrick Cole

Dec 29, 20222 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.

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

Patrick Cole

Jun 22, 20224 min read

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

West Place Animal Sanctuary greets dozens of curious visitors during the Spring Visitors Weekend.

Abused, neglected farm animals more common than initially thought

Patrick Cole

May 4, 20222 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

Feb 26, 20222 min read

Announcement Regarding Avian Flu

West Place Animal Sanctuary is enacting safety precautions to protect our domestic birds from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

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.

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.

Kelly Rogers, Operations Manager

Dec 10, 20212 min read

If You're Happy And You Know It . . .

How do you know when a donkey is happy? This blog post shares some of the things to look for, and tips to make your donkey feel relaxed.

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.

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Sep 10, 20212 min read

Pig Jaws

Pig jaws are STRONG! Their bite forces have been known to reach 200-300 Psi and watermelons and pumpkins are no match for Jack and Diane.

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Aug 26, 20212 min read

Do Sheep Have Wool or Hair?

Have you ever looked closely at a sheep's coat? Do they have wool, hair, or both? Learn more by getting to know West Place's sheep rescues.

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