Cranston Herald - You won't find House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on a golf course, but you might find him holding a leash and walking his dog, Merlin, near his home in Warwick.

Newport Buzz - West Place Animal Sanctuary is once again a national finalist in the Defender Service Awards — and this time, the stakes couldn't be higher.

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

Providence Journal - The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits.

The Sakonnet Times - West Place Animal Sanctuary officials have started a fund-raising campaign to purchase and preserve the site of the former Lafayette House, the historic farmhouse at 3118 Main Road that was torn down one week before Christmas.

EastBayRI - A nudge to the leg from Charles, a miniature donkey at West Place Animal Sanctuary, is his way of saying, "This is my home, not yours."

The Sakonnet Times - Tiverton's West Place Animal Sanctuary has been awarded a $30,000 grant to support its Animal Nutritional, Medical and Enrichment Program.

The Cranston Herald - For the fourth year, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi hosted a golf outing for the benefit of local animal shelters.

Scoop Upworthy - West Place Animal Sanctuary knew exactly how to give this senior duck a wholesome birthday party and the internet loved it.

Independent - An animal sanctuary in Rhode Island hosted a birthday party to commemorate an unusual milestone: a duck's 17th birthday

EastBayRI - Volunteers and staff at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton recently helped Erna celebrate her 17th.

India Times - In Rhode Island, an animal sanctuary organized a party to mark the unusual occasion of a rescued duck's 17th birthday.

HeyRhody - Erna, a cherished Crested Pekin Duck at West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton, recently celebrated a significant milestone.

Bold Journey - We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Wendy Taylor.

WPRI - Staff and volunteers celebrated Erna’s 17th birthday on Sunday, a major milestone

The Newport Buzz - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary came together to mark the 17th birthday of Erna

ABC 6 - The West Place Animal Sanctuary is celebrating a big birthday Monday for their busiest foster mom, Erna.

Shoutout Arizona - We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Taylor and we’ve shared our conversation below.

WUN - Staff and volunteers at West Place Animal Sanctuary helped  Erna, a Crested Pekin Duck rescued in 2007, celebrate her 17th birthday.

West Place Animal Sanctuary in Tiverton rescues 10 young chickens from an online reality show being filmed at a home in Cumberland.