Birds | West Place

Patrick Cole

Mar 31
1 min

Erna the Duck Celebrates 17th Birthday

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

‘All had individual personalities’: Animal sanctuary recovers from massive bird loss

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Mar 10, 2023
2 min

‘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.

Animal sanctuary survives Avian Flu, continues saving abused animals

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Mar 10, 2023
3 min

Animal sanctuary survives Avian Flu, continues saving abused animals

West Place Animal Sanctuary survives the Avian Flu outbreak and continues to rescue abused animals.

West Place emerges from avian flu 'nightmare'

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Mar 7, 2023
3 min

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.

Tiverton animal sanctuary reopens after deadly avian flu outbreak

Patrick Cole

Feb 22, 2023
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.

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.

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.

Karin Dates, Volunteer

Jan 21, 2022
4 min

Polish Up Your Partridge Knowledge

The national bird of two countries with wild populations from the Middle East to Hawaii, there's a lot to learn about Chukar Partridges.

Color-changing Isn't Just for Chameleons

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Sep 3, 2021
3 min

Color-changing Isn't Just for Chameleons

Whether it's camouflage for survival or just a fresh set of feathers, many animals change their appearances to match the seasons.

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Aug 20, 2021
2 min

How to Hypnotize Your Chicken or Hen

Although chickens have exceptional eyesight, they also have some unique characteristics. Learn how chickens see the world.

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 24, 2021
4 min

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

West Place lands on the front page of the Newport Daily News during the Land Rover Above & Beyond Service Awards.

Sakonnet Times shares how West Place is "A Far Better Place" in their latest article

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Sep 15, 2016
4 min

Sakonnet Times shares how West Place is "A Far Better Place" in their latest article

The newspaper reached out to us when they heard we were involved in the massive 1400 animal neglect case in Westport, MA. See a PDF copy...

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

May 6, 2011
3 min

Tiverton Sanctuary Making A Difference

West Place was featured in South Coast Today newspaper in an article by Brian Lowney. Read the story, below, or see the entire article...

The Rhode Island Bar Journal interviews our Executive Director!

West Place Media Writer

Mar 1, 2011
3 min

The Rhode Island Bar Journal interviews our Executive Director!

Beyond the Bar West Place Animal Sanctuary: Helping our fine feathered friends (Left, Peepers in recovery; Right, Peepers as a young...

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 21, 2010
2 min

Birds on a Boat

West Place was recently featured on blockislandtimes.com in a new article, Sunday Travelers on the Ferry: Two Starlings and a Mastiff....

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