Executive Director | West Place

Feb 22
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.

West Place: A Sanctuary of Compassion, Care & Safety

Patrick Cole

Oct 1, 2022
4 min

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.

Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals

Patrick Cole

Sep 11, 2022
2 min

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.

Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director

Patrick Cole

Aug 19, 2022
2 min

Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director

Providence Business News honors Wendy Taylor with a 2022 Leaders & Achievers Award.

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

Patrick Cole

Jun 23, 2022
4 min

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

West Place Animal Sanctuary greets dozens of curious visitors during the Spring Visitors Weekend.

Abused, neglected farm animals more common than initially thought

Patrick Cole

May 5, 2022
2 min

Abused, neglected farm animals more common than initially thought

Since opening 15 years ago, West Place has filled a void by rescuing farm animals from severe cases of abuse, neglect and cruelty.

Patrick Cole

Apr 23, 2022
3 min

'THEY NEED HUMANS'

Now in its 15th year, West Place Animal Sanctuary has a storybook feel.

Patrick Cole

Apr 14, 2022
5 min

Fifteen years of love

West Place Animal Sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton and has never been busier.

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
1 min

Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Awarded $25K Grant

The funding was part of nearly $500,000 awarded to local animal welfare organizations, and will pay for food and medical costs.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
2 min

Animal Welfare Programs Get Grants

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, receives grant to provide food and medial care to a variety of farm animals and wildlife.

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
3 min

Newport County Groups Win Share of Nearly $500,000 in Grants for Animal Welfare Programs

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton receives grant for food and medical care.

Three Newport County groups awarded grants to support animal welfare programs

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 10, 2022
3 min

Three Newport County groups awarded grants to support animal welfare programs

Potter League For Animals, CoyoteSmarts, and West Place Animal Sanctuary win share of nearly $500,000 in grants for animal welfare programs.

Taylor provides sanctuary for neglected, abused farm animals

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Nov 26, 2021
3 min

Taylor provides sanctuary for neglected, abused farm animals

The animal sanctuary, which cares for neglected & abused farm animals and rehabilitates wildlife, has helped more than 1,000 animals.

Tiverton, R.I., animal sanctuary offers a safe haven — and a chance for a happy life

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 16, 2021
4 min

Tiverton, R.I., animal sanctuary offers a safe haven — and a chance for a happy life

West Place arose out of tragedy to aid animals recovering from abuse & neglect. Now the nonprofit has a chance to be honored with an award.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 22, 2021
3 min

Twice abandoned dog gets fresh start

Man charged with abandoning terrier twice in two days, once on Lloyd's Beach, then in Mystic, Conn.

Dog abandoned twice is rescued, owner arrested

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 17, 2021
2 min

Dog abandoned twice is rescued, owner arrested

As the lost dog shelter for the towns of Tiverton and Little Compton, West Place Animal Sanctuary worked with authorities to seek justice.

The Story Behind West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Feb 11, 2021
6 min

The Story Behind West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton

For Wendy Taylor, it began with an old Victorian and a love for animals.

West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jan 14, 2021
3 min

West Place says goodbye to beloved Bobbert

Resident greeter (often with kisses), ambassador, and entertainer, Bobbert had become the face of West Place Animal Sanctuary.

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Nov 1, 2020
1 min

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