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Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is once again opening its gates to the public.
Patrick Cole
Oct 2, 20232 min read
West Place Animal Sanctuary a finalist for Land Rover Defender Service Awards
Local farm animal rescue nonprofit West Place Animal Sanctuary is a finalist for Land Rover USA's annual Defender Service Awards.
Patrick Cole
Sep 25, 20231 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 19, 20232 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
Sep 18, 20231 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
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Brighter days ahead for dog abandoned in Tiverton
Patty, the stray dog nearly euthanized by the Town of Tiverton, is now available for adoption.
Patrick Cole
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Tiverton, animal sanctuary at odds over dog nearly euthanized
Town of Tiverton opts to euthanize stray dog. When vet hospital refused, West Place Animal Sanctuary took custody of Patty.
Patrick Cole
Jul 10, 20234 min read
Help needed at West Place Animal Sanctuary
West Place Animal Sanctuary needs help renovating a barn and constructing a new chicken building.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Jun 28, 20231 min read
West Place Animal Sanctuary invites you to visitors weekend!
Spring Visitors Weekend is June 3-4, and it's a great opportunity to see the animals and support the sanctuary.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
May 23, 20231 min read
Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies
Remembering Maggie the goat, who was one of the last survivors of the 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
May 3, 20232 min read
Exploring: Newport Animal Experiences
A guide to four places in Newport County where animal lovers can get their furry fix.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Apr 14, 20234 min read
Farm Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton Needs the Community’s Help
WPAS hosts an open house for adults and students who are interested in volunteering at the sanctuary.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Open house event aims to recruit volunteers for local farm animal sanctuary
The sanctuary hosted an open house to find volunteers to help with a variety of tasks, including animal care, gardening, and landscaping.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 23, 20232 min read
‘All had individual personalities’: Animal sanctuary recovers from massive bird loss
West Place Animal Sanctuary faces a devastating avian flu outbreak, losing 38 rescue birds, but emerges stronger and continues its mission.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 10, 20232 min read
Animal sanctuary survives Avian Flu, continues saving abused animals
West Place Animal Sanctuary survives the Avian Flu outbreak and continues to rescue abused animals.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 10, 20233 min read
Meet Wendy Taylor
Wendy Taylor shares her inspiring journey of founding West Place Animal Sanctuary with Canvas Rebel.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 9, 202310 min read
West Place emerges from avian flu 'nightmare'
Following the devastating avian flu tragedy in October, West Place is once again opening their gates to domestic birds.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 7, 20233 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
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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.
Patrick Cole
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Dec 26, 20228 min read