Farm Animal Rescue | West Place

Dec 29, 2022
2 min

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.

West Place: A Sanctuary of Compassion, Care & Safety

Patrick Cole

Sep 30, 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.

Meet Jensen, West Place's latest arrival

Patrick Cole

Sep 15, 2022
1 min

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.

Tiverton Sanctuary a Home for Neglected Animals

Patrick Cole

Sep 10, 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 18, 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.

Patrick Cole

Jun 30, 2022
2 min

Interning for Animals

A Tiverton sanctuary gives critters a second chance and students a shot at career training.

Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends

Patrick Cole

Jun 22, 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 4, 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 22, 2022
3 min

'THEY NEED HUMANS'

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

Patrick Cole

Apr 13, 2022
5 min

Fifteen years of love

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

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.

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.

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.

Kelly Rogers, Operations Manager

Dec 10, 2021
2 min

If You're Happy And You Know It . . .

How do you know when a donkey is happy? This blog post shares some of the things to look for, and tips to make your donkey feel relaxed.

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.

Patrick Cole

Oct 22, 2021
5 min

The Fantastic Fins of West Place

What does a farm animal sanctuary have to do with fish? Learn more about the Japanese koi rescued from New England's worst cruelty case.

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Sep 10, 2021
2 min

Pig Jaws

Pig jaws are STRONG! Their bite forces have been known to reach 200-300 Psi and watermelons and pumpkins are no match for Jack and Diane.

Lillian Hanson, Student Intern

Aug 26, 2021
2 min

Do Sheep Have Wool or Hair?

Have you ever looked closely at a sheep's coat? Do they have wool, hair, or both? Learn more by getting to know West Place's sheep rescues.

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

Aug 13, 2021
1 min

Announcing Fur, Feathers & Fins

Welcome to Fur, Feathers & Fins, the official blog of West Place Animal Sanctuary!

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