Headlines and Updates

EastBayRI- Ten years to the month after one of the largest animal cruelty cases in New England history, roughly 50 animals rescued from a Westport farm remain alive and well at the West Place Animal Sanctuary, having lived out healthy and happy lives in their second act.

eco'RI News- TIVERTON, R.I. — At least six of the 1,100 animals rescued from hell a decade ago are still alive and kicking. It’s remarkable they even made it out of Westport, Mass., breathing.

Reuters Connect- Wendy Taylor, founder and executive director of West Place, was an on-site emergency responder during the Westport case. As she addresses those gathered for the commemoration event on July 14, 2026, survivors Goldie the duck, left, and Sadie the goat, listen in.

PetHelpful- Just like people, Miniature Donkeys also love a good concert, and two miniature donkeys couldn’t contain how moved they were by this performance.

East Bay Newspapers- Slowly but surely, Happy's incredible story is unfolding. Since he came to Tiverton last fall, staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary had been trying to uncover their rescued thoroughbred’s past. They knew only fragments of his story — that he was a former racehorse, about 14 years old, and that he had narrowly escaped being sent to slaughter after throwing a rider. But there was not much more.

Hey Rhody Media- Anyone can visit a farm, but not every farm introduces you to animals with comeback stories.

What's Up Newp- The Champlin Foundation announced Tuesday that 10 nonprofits across Newport County will share more than $1.25 million in its 2026 Cycle 1 grants, part of a broader $12,192,398 in awards distributed to 103 Rhode Island organizations operating in 28 cities and towns.

The Fall River Herald News- West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton has received a customized Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Defender Service Awards, according to a community announcement.

Monica Makes It Happen/PIX11- Nonprofits, listen up. Do you need a new set of wheels? You could win 30,000 dollars for your cause and a brand new vehicle through the Defender Service Awards supported by JPMorganChase, celebrating organizations making a powerful impact nationwide.

East Bay Newspapers- West Place Animal Sanctuary’s new vehicle was officially unveiled on Sunday, March 29, at Jake Kaplan Land Rover, in Warwick, where supporters, community members, and local leaders gathered to celebrate the milestone moment.

The Knockturnal- This past weekend, Jaguar Land Rover hosted the fifth annual Defender Service Awards at its headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey, and in Manchester, Vermont, bringing together six nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. and Canada for a celebration of service, purpose, and the work still ahead.

What's Up Newp- West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday.

The Sakonnet Times - Tiverton's two rescues get around the clock attention in blizzard"s aftermath

GoLocalProv - An animal rescue group in Rhode Island has lost one of its favorite guests.

WPIR.com12 - TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When Jack the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and his sister Diane arrived at the West Place Animal Sanctuary back in 2019, the pair wasn't expected to live more than a few weeks.

Outside - These mission-driven nonprofits are making the world a better place, and now they can expand their work thanks to a customized Defender 130 and a $30,000 donation

WPIR.com12 - PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In an effort to improve the lives of animals across the state, the Rhode Island Foundation is awarding $636,000 in grants to support adoption programs, help low-income households pay for veterinary care and more.

WarwickBeacon- House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi last Friday presented proceeds from his Fifth Annual Shekarchi Scramble held at Top Golf earlier this year. The event drew legislators, lobbyists, celebrities, union members and representatives from the animal-rescue community statewide.

The Herald News - TIVERTON — West Place Animal Sanctuary, 3198 Main Road, is hosting a new kind of event this season.

HeyRhody - West Place Animal Sanctuary invites visitors for festive tours and local shopping November 28 and 29

PRESS RELEASE - Tiverton farm animal rescue honored among North American nonprofits

What's Up Newp - West Place Animal Sanctuary has won the top prize in the 2025 Defender Service Awards, culminating a five-year effort by the Rhode Island farm animal rescue organization.

TIVERTON, R.I. — West Place Animal Sanctuary has been named the 2025 Defender Service Awards winner in the Honorees category, taking top honors among nonprofit finalists from across the U.S. and Canada.

Land Rover Media Centre - The Defender brand proudly awarded a customized Defender 130 vehicle and $30,000 to each of the six charitable organizations across the US and Canada, enhancing their ability to support their local communities

Newport Neighbors- Celebrate a season of kindness and compassion at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28–29, when the Sanctuary's Holiday Shop & Stroll returns.