News and Updates | West Place Animal Sanctuary

Apr 20
4 min

When NOT to Rescue: Rabbits

During baby wildlife season, it's important to know when NOT to rescue. If you discover a baby rabbit or a nest, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB!

Patrick Cole

Feb 22
2 min

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.

Sweet Teeth: Inside the Mouths of Ruminants

Gabbie Kumar

Jan 27
2 min

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...

Patrick Cole

Dec 29, 2022
2 min

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.

Abundant turkeys: Once dwindling, wild bird population thrives in northern Rhode Island

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Dec 26, 2022
8 min

Abundant turkeys: Once dwindling, wild bird population thrives in northern Rhode Island

West Place founder and executive director Wendy Taylor talks turkey and highlights memorable sanctuary residents.

West Place: A Sanctuary of Compassion, Care & Safety

Patrick Cole

Oct 1, 2022
4 min

West Place: A Sanctuary of Compassion, Care & Safety

Rhode Island's West Place Animal Sanctuary spreads hope and care to their rescued residents, and the communities they serve.

Meet Jensen, West Place's latest arrival

Patrick Cole

Sep 16, 2022
1 min

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 14, 2022
2 min

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.

Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals

Patrick Cole

Sep 11, 2022
2 min

Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals

Wendy Taylor, founder and executive director of West Place Animal Sanctuary, joins Jim Phillips live on the Townsquare Sunday radio program.

Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director

Patrick Cole

Aug 19, 2022
2 min

Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director

Providence Business News honors Wendy Taylor with a 2022 Leaders & Achievers Award.

West Place awards scholarship to Tiverton resident

Patrick Cole

Aug 11, 2022
2 min

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

Jul 1, 2022
2 min

Interning for Animals

A Tiverton sanctuary gives critters a second chance and students a shot at career training.

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

Patrick Cole

Jun 23, 2022
4 min

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 5, 2022
2 min

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

Apr 23, 2022
3 min

'THEY NEED HUMANS'

Now in its 15th year, West Place Animal Sanctuary has a storybook feel.

West Place Animal Sanctuary Extends Its Altruistic Reach Beyond the Four-Legged to Young Humans

Patrick Cole

Apr 20, 2022
3 min

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 14, 2022
5 min

Fifteen years of love

West Place Animal Sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton and has never been busier.

BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Patrick Cole

Mar 26, 2022
3 min

BayCoast Bank establishes student scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in West Place’s Educational Internship Program.

BayCoast Bank Establishes Student Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI

Patrick Cole

Mar 9, 2022
4 min

BayCoast Bank Establishes Student Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI

BayCoast Bank is proud to announce the establishment of the BayCoast Bank Scholarship at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI.

Patrick Cole

Feb 26, 2022
2 min

Announcement Regarding Avian Flu

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

Karin Dates, Volunteer

Feb 18, 2022
3 min

What is Angel Wing?

Ever seen a duck or goose with wings sticking out at odd angles? Angel wing is a deformity that is often caused by humans. Learn more.

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
2 min

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.

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
3 min

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton receives grant for food and medical care.

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