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Tiverton animal sanctuary welcomes visitors this weekend
"I just love being here with them and seeing them thrive," said animal care volunteer Andrea Souza.
Patrick Cole
Oct 6, 20231 min read


Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary Fall Visitors Weekend is This Saturday and Sunday
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, RI, is once again opening its gates to the public.
Patrick Cole
Oct 2, 20232 min read


West Place Animal Sanctuary a finalist for Land Rover Defender Service Awards
Local farm animal rescue nonprofit West Place Animal Sanctuary is a finalist for Land Rover USA's annual Defender Service Awards.
Patrick Cole
Sep 25, 20231 min read


West Place Animal Sanctuary Named Finalist in 2023 "Defender Service Awards"
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island is the only New England non-profit finalist in the Honoree Category.
Patrick Cole
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Baby cow and new goat join West Place Animal Sanctuary
We visited West Place to meet their baby cow and new goat. West Place is also a Defender Service Awards national finalist.
Patrick Cole
Sep 18, 20231 min read


Meet the Inspirational Rescue Animals That Call This Tiverton Farm Home
West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton has been busy improving its oasis for rescued farm animals.
Patrick Cole
Aug 31, 20232 min read


Westport animal cruelty case survivor dies
Remembering Maggie the goat, who was one of the last survivors of the 2016 animal cruelty case in Westport.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
May 3, 20232 min read


Animal sanctuary survives Avian Flu, continues saving abused animals
West Place Animal Sanctuary survives the Avian Flu outbreak and continues to rescue abused animals.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
Mar 10, 20233 min read


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.
Patrick Cole
Feb 22, 20232 min read


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.
Patrick Cole
Dec 29, 20222 min read


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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 30, 20224 min read


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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 15, 20221 min read


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.
Patrick Cole
Sep 10, 20222 min read


Wendy Taylor, West Place Animal Sanctuary founder and executive director
Providence Business News honors Wendy Taylor with a 2022 Leaders & Achievers Award.
Patrick Cole
Aug 18, 20222 min read


Interning for Animals
A Tiverton sanctuary gives critters a second chance and students a shot at career training.
Patrick Cole
Jun 30, 20222 min read


Feathered and furry friends, meet human friends
West Place Animal Sanctuary greets dozens of curious visitors during the Spring Visitors Weekend.
Patrick Cole
Jun 22, 20224 min read


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
May 4, 20222 min read


'THEY NEED HUMANS'
Now in its 15th year, West Place Animal Sanctuary has a storybook feel.
Patrick Cole
Apr 22, 20223 min read


Fifteen years of love
West Place Animal Sanctuary marks 15 years of love in Tiverton and has never been busier.
Patrick Cole
Apr 13, 20225 min read


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, 20221 min read
