Bold Journey - We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Wendy Taylor.

WPRI - Staff and volunteers celebrated Erna’s 17th birthday on Sunday, a major milestone

The Newport Buzz - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary came together to mark the 17th birthday of Erna

ABC 6 - The West Place Animal Sanctuary is celebrating a big birthday Monday for their busiest foster mom, Erna.

Shoutout Arizona - We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Fun 107 - West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton held a very special birthday party for its longest-standing resident over the weekend.

The Rhode Show - Erna is a crested pekin who just turned 17 years old 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.

One of the first residents of a Tiverton animal sanctuary celebrated her 17th birthday on Sunday.

NBC 10 - WJAR - Funny 4 Funds fundraising event to benefit West Place Animal Sanctuary

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton rescues 10 young chickens from an online reality show being filmed at a home in Cumberland.

West Place responds to "strange and urgent rescue situation" involving 10 chickens on the set of a livestreamed reality show.

Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in a Cumberland, RI, house.

Ten chickens rescued from the set of a livestreamed reality show in Cumberland, RI, house after the show felt they were "not funny."

West Place Animal Sanctuary among two dozen non-profit organizations receiving support from the Rhode Island Foundation.

Born out of heartache and grief, West Place Sanctuary is a beautiful oasis for neglected and abused animals.

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.

Stroll the historic sanctuary grounds, shop the expanded gift shop and visit furred and feathered farm animal rescues before winter arrives.

"I just love being here with them and seeing them thrive," said animal care volunteer Andrea Souza.

The event will begin with a special keynote presentation from Wendy Taylor, Founder of West Place Animal Sanctuary.