The Fall River Herald News- West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton has received a customized Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Defender Service Awards, according to a community announcement.

Monica Makes It Happen/PIX11- Nonprofits, listen up. Do you need a new set of wheels? You could win 30,000 dollars for your cause and a brand new vehicle through the Defender Service Awards supported by JPMorganChase, celebrating organizations making a powerful impact nationwide.

East Bay Newspapers- West Place Animal Sanctuary’s new vehicle was officially unveiled on Sunday, March 29, at Jake Kaplan Land Rover, in Warwick, where supporters, community members, and local leaders gathered to celebrate the milestone moment.

The Knockturnal- This past weekend, Jaguar Land Rover hosted the fifth annual Defender Service Awards at its headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey, and in Manchester, Vermont, bringing together six nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. and Canada for a celebration of service, purpose, and the work still ahead.

What's Up Newp- West Place Animal Sanctuary has received a customized Land Rover Defender 130 vehicle after winning the Honoree Award in the 2025 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase, the organization announced Monday.

Outside - These mission-driven nonprofits are making the world a better place, and now they can expand their work thanks to a customized Defender 130 and a $30,000 donation

WarwickBeacon- House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi last Friday presented proceeds from his Fifth Annual Shekarchi Scramble held at Top Golf earlier this year. The event drew legislators, lobbyists, celebrities, union members and representatives from the animal-rescue community statewide.

PRESS RELEASE - Tiverton farm animal rescue honored among North American nonprofits

What's Up Newp - West Place Animal Sanctuary has won the top prize in the 2025 Defender Service Awards, culminating a five-year effort by the Rhode Island farm animal rescue organization.

TIVERTON, R.I. — West Place Animal Sanctuary has been named the 2025 Defender Service Awards winner in the Honorees category, taking top honors among nonprofit finalists from across the U.S. and Canada.

Land Rover Media Centre - The Defender brand proudly awarded a customized Defender 130 vehicle and $30,000 to each of the six charitable organizations across the US and Canada, enhancing their ability to support their local communities

Elevating Impact - This week on Elevating Impact, a podcast sharing insights on how to tackle the challenging terrain nonprofits face today, West Place Animal Sanctuary Founder and Executive Director Wendy Taylor joins us to discuss the path that led her from practicing law to running an animal sanctuary.

The Public's Radio - 89.3 FM: West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton was recently named a finalist for the Defender Service Awards, a national competition that recognizes nonprofits that make a positive impact in their communities.

WLNE-ABC6 - TIVERTON, R.I. — ABC6 was live at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton ahead of their fall visitor's weekend.

CanvasRebel - We were lucky to catch up with Wendy Taylor recently and have shared our conversation below.

ecoRI News - Wendy Taylor turned tragedy into triumph, establishing a sanctuary for abused and neglected farm animals.

Bold Journey - We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Wendy Taylor.

Shoutout Arizona - We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Born out of heartache and grief, West Place Sanctuary is a beautiful oasis for neglected and abused animals.

The event will begin with a special keynote presentation from Wendy Taylor, Founder of West Place Animal Sanctuary.