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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.
Lillian Hanson, Student Intern
- Sep 2, 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 19, 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.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
- Jun 23, 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.
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...
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....