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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.
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.
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
- 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.
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
- 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
- Jun 23, 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.
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.
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
- Oct 31, 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.