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Patrick Cole
- Feb 22
- 2 min
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.


Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
- Dec 26, 2022
- 8 min
Abundant turkeys: Once dwindling, wild bird population thrives in northern Rhode Island
West Place founder and executive director Wendy Taylor talks turkey and highlights memorable sanctuary residents.


Patrick Cole
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
West Place Animal Sanctuary opens gates to public for second visitors' weekend this year
NBC 10's Temi-Tope Adeleye visits West Place Animal Sanctuary in preparation for their upcoming visitors' weekend.


Patrick Cole
- Sep 11, 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.


Patrick Cole
- Aug 19, 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
- 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
- Apr 23, 2022
- 3 min
'THEY NEED HUMANS'
Now in its 15th year, West Place Animal Sanctuary has a storybook feel.


Wendy Taylor, Executive Director
- Feb 11, 2021
- 6 min
The Story Behind West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton
For Wendy Taylor, it began with an old Victorian and a love for animals.


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.


West Place Media Writer
- Mar 1, 2011
- 3 min
The Rhode Island Bar Journal interviews our Executive Director!
Beyond the Bar West Place Animal Sanctuary: Helping our fine feathered friends (Left, Peepers in recovery; Right, Peepers as a young...