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Patrick Cole
Apr 11 min read
Sanctuary Throws Birthday Party for 17-Year-Old Duck
UPI - An animal sanctuary in Rhode Island threw a party to celebrate an unusual milestone: a rescued duck's 17th birthday.
Patrick Cole
Mar 311 min read
Happy Birthday Erna!
The Rhode Show - Erna is a crested pekin who just turned 17 years old at West Place Animal Sanctuary.
Patrick Cole
Mar 301 min read
Erna the Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday
One of the first residents of a Tiverton animal sanctuary celebrated her 17th birthday on Sunday.
Patrick Cole
Mar 131 min read
Funny 4 Funds Fundraiser Raises Laughter and Money for Great Local Causes
NBC 10 - WJAR - Funny 4 Funds fundraising event to benefit West Place Animal Sanctuary
Patrick Cole
Jan 281 min read
Tiverton Animal Sanctuary Looking for Homes for Chickens Rescued from Livestream House
Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in a Cumberland, RI, house.
Patrick Cole
Nov 29, 20231 min read
West Place Sanctuary: Wendy's Story
Born out of heartache and grief, West Place Sanctuary is a beautiful oasis for neglected and abused animals.
Patrick Cole
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Cows, Sheep and Pigs, Oh My!
Karen Kalunian gets a tour of the beautiful grounds at West Place Sanctuary. Join her as she meets their eight-week-old calf and more.
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.
Patrick Cole
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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
Sep 13, 20222 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
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.
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.
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.