EastBayRI- Ten years to the month after one of the largest animal cruelty cases in New England history, roughly 50 animals rescued from a Westport farm remain alive and well at the West Place Animal Sanctuary, having lived out healthy and happy lives in their second act.

eco'RI News- TIVERTON, R.I. — At least six of the 1,100 animals rescued from hell a decade ago are still alive and kicking. It’s remarkable they even made it out of Westport, Mass., breathing.

Reuters Connect- Wendy Taylor, founder and executive director of West Place, was an on-site emergency responder during the Westport case. As she addresses those gathered for the commemoration event on July 14, 2026, survivors Goldie the duck, left, and Sadie the goat, listen in.

PetHelpful- Just like people, Miniature Donkeys also love a good concert, and two miniature donkeys couldn’t contain how moved they were by this performance.

East Bay Newspapers- Slowly but surely, Happy's incredible story is unfolding. Since he came to Tiverton last fall, staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary had been trying to uncover their rescued thoroughbred’s past. They knew only fragments of his story — that he was a former racehorse, about 14 years old, and that he had narrowly escaped being sent to slaughter after throwing a rider. But there was not much more.

Hey Rhody Media- Anyone can visit a farm, but not every farm introduces you to animals with comeback stories.

What's Up Newp- The Champlin Foundation announced Tuesday that 10 nonprofits across Newport County will share more than $1.25 million in its 2026 Cycle 1 grants, part of a broader $12,192,398 in awards distributed to 103 Rhode Island organizations operating in 28 cities and towns.

The Sakonnet Times - Tiverton's two rescues get around the clock attention in blizzard"s aftermath

GoLocalProv - An animal rescue group in Rhode Island has lost one of its favorite guests.

WPIR.com12 - TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When Jack the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and his sister Diane arrived at the West Place Animal Sanctuary back in 2019, the pair wasn't expected to live more than a few weeks.

The Herald News - TIVERTON — West Place Animal Sanctuary, 3198 Main Road, is hosting a new kind of event this season.

HeyRhody - West Place Animal Sanctuary invites visitors for festive tours and local shopping November 28 and 29

EastBayRI - Spring Visitors Weekend at West Place Animal Sanctuary kicks off the touring season at the sanctuary.

EastBayRI - Meet eight of over 300 rescued farm animals at West Place Animal Sanctuary — each with a unique personality!

ecoRI News - TIVERTON, R.I. — Felix has found a soft place to land. The 25-year-old Arabian horse joins West Place Animal Sanctuary.

The Hayden Foundation - Tiverton, RI – The Hayden Foundation is proud to announce a $15,000 donation to West Place Animal Sanctuary, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifelong care for farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect, and cruelty.

Patch — The West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton was among three nonprofits to share $550,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation.

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.

Boston Globe - The duck, known as Erna, fostered "hundreds" of ducklings at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, the nonprofit said.

WPRI - TIVERTON, R.I. — Erna, a 17-year-old Crested Pekin duck who was rescued back in 2007 and quickly became the matriarch of the West Place Animal Sanctuary, has passed away.