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Scrambling to Help Animals
The Cranston Herald - For the fourth year, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi hosted a golf outing for the benefit of local animal shelters.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Sanctuary Throws an Epic Birthday Party for Their Beloved 17-Year-Old Pekin Duck
Scoop Upworthy - West Place Animal Sanctuary knew exactly how to give this senior duck a wholesome birthday party and the internet loved it.
Patrick Cole
Apr 18, 20243 min read


Animal Sanctuary Celebrates Birthday Party For 17-Year-Old Duck
Independent -Â An animal sanctuary in Rhode Island hosted a birthday party to commemorate an unusual milestone: a duck's 17th birthday
Patrick Cole
Apr 6, 20241 min read

Quacky Birthday, Erna!
EastBayRI - Volunteers and staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton recently helped Erna celebrate her 17th.
Patrick Cole
Apr 4, 20241 min read


A Grand Birthday Party for a Grand Old Duck that Turned 17, Equivalent to 99 Human Years
India Times - In Rhode Island, an animal sanctuary organized a party to mark the unusual occasion of a rescued duck's 17th birthday.
Patrick Cole
Apr 4, 20242 min read


West Place Sanctuary Celebrates the 17th Birthday of Erna the Duck
HeyRhody - Erna, a cherished Crested Pekin Duck at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, recently celebrated a significant milestone.
Patrick Cole
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Meet Wendy Taylor
Bold Journey - We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Wendy Taylor.
Patrick Cole
Apr 2, 202411 min read

Duck at Local Animal Sanctuary Celebrates 17th Birthday
WPRI - Staff and volunteers celebrated Erna’s 17th birthday on Sunday, a major milestone
Patrick Cole
Apr 1, 20241 min read


West Place Animal Sanctuary Celebrates Remarkable 17th Birthday of Crested Pekin Duck, Erna
The Newport Buzz - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary came together to mark the 17th birthday of Erna
Patrick Cole
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Tiverton Rescue Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday
ABC 6 - The West Place Animal Sanctuary is celebrating a big birthday Monday for their busiest foster mom, Erna.
Patrick Cole
Apr 1, 20241 min read


Meet Wendy Taylor | Non-Profit Executive Director & Attorney
Shoutout Arizona - We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Patrick Cole
Apr 1, 202410 min read


Rescue Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday at West Place Animal Sanctuary
WUN - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary helped Erna, a Crested Pekin Duck rescued in 2007, celebrate her 17th birthday.
Patrick Cole
Apr 1, 20242 min read


An Unsettling Reality in Tiverton
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton rescues 10 young chickens from an online reality show being filmed at a home in Cumberland.
Patrick Cole
Jan 31, 20242 min read


West Place emerges from avian flu 'nightmare'
Following the devastating avian flu tragedy in October, West Place is once again opening their gates to domestic birds.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 7, 20233 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


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


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

'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