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Patrick Cole
Jan 31, 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 29, 20243 min read
Tiverton Rescue Saves Reality-show Chickens from Possible Trip to Slaughterhouse
West Place responds to "strange and urgent rescue situation" involving 10 chickens on the set of a livestreamed reality show.
Patrick Cole
Jan 28, 20241 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
Jan 27, 20241 min read
Chickens Rescued from Online "Reality TV-style" Set in Cumberland
Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in Cumberland, RI, house after the show felt they were "not funny."
Patrick Cole
Dec 12, 20232 min read
$530K in Grants Awarded to Animal Welfare Programs
West Place Animal Sanctuary among two dozen non-profit organizations receiving support from the Rhode Island Foundation.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Sep 19, 20232 min read
West Place Animal Sanctuary Named Finalist in 2023 "Defender Service Awards"
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island is the only New England non-profit finalist in the Honoree Category.
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.
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.
Patrick Cole
Oct 22, 20215 min read
The Fantastic Fins of West Place
What does a farm animal sanctuary have to do with fish? Learn more about the Japanese koi rescued from New England's worst cruelty case.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Sep 1, 20192 min read
ASPCA blog post on West Place!
We were happy to hear from the ASPCA when they reached out to us...and it wasn't for another cruelty case or request to take in more...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 29, 20197 min read
Five Survivors who beat long odds with us
Once again, the Sakonnet Times dropped in to catch-up and see how our rescues we're doing. And not only do they report on it, but they...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 22, 20191 min read
Herald News : Safe Haven
We always love when they check in on us! A great article as always, but this one came with video too.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Aug 21, 20193 min read
West Place featured in the Newport Daily News in new article
West Place was recently featured on newportri.com in a new article by the Herald News (Fall River, MA). Read below for the full content,...
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Apr 4, 20194 min read
A Better Place (with an intro by our Director)
I received a call from the RISPCA, looking to know if we could help them find a place to take two pigs taken from a cruelty situation....