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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
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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 30, 20224 min read
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 15, 20221 min read
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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 10, 20222 min read
Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director
Providence Business News honors Wendy Taylor with a 2022 Leaders & Achievers Award.
Patrick Cole
Aug 18, 20222 min read
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
Aug 10, 20222 min read