Farm Animals | West Place

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Apr 14
4 min

Exploring: Newport Animal Experiences

A guide to four places in Newport County where animal lovers can get their furry fix.

Sweet Teeth: Inside the Mouths of Ruminants

Gabbie Kumar

Jan 27
2 min

Sweet Teeth: Inside the Mouths of Ruminants

By Gabbie Kumar, Sanctuary Generalist Did you know that some of our furry farm friends do not have a top row of front teeth These animals...

Patrick Cole

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.

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

Feb 26, 2022
2 min

Announcement Regarding Avian Flu

West Place Animal Sanctuary is enacting safety precautions to protect our domestic birds from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

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.

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.

Eye on RI: West Place Animal Sanctuary Holiday Shop & Stroll

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Nov 24, 2021
1 min

Eye on RI: West Place Animal Sanctuary Holiday Shop & Stroll

The Rhode Show shares ways to get ready for the holiday season while giving back.

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 27, 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.

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jun 24, 2021
4 min

Sanctuary hopes to save more animals with SUV

West Place lands on the front page of the Newport Daily News during the Land Rover Above & Beyond Service Awards.

Letter: A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert

Wendy Taylor, Executive Director

Jan 28, 2021
1 min

Letter: A chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert

A letter to the editor about a chance encounter with the most memorable Bobbert.

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

Why We Are Located on the South Coast

The South Coast of New England boasts a wide variety of non-profits. Learn more about why we're located here and what makes us thrive.

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