West Place Animal Sanctuary

09/07/2026

Don't work too hard this Labor Day 🐽

Pua and the rest of us are busy preparing for Fall Visitors Weekend on Sept. 19 & 20. Get your tickets today!

🎟 westplace.org/visitors-weekends

09/06/2026

Two different stories.
Two different species.
Yet, Woodruff and Pepe found each other. 🥹🦆❤️

09/05/2026

💚 Our first hummingbird rescue!

Summer may be winding down, but there is still plenty of baby wildlife who need our help.

This handsome hummingbird is one of 6 fledglings (2 robins and 3 cedar waxwings) we took from Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island Inc after their summer hours concluded. The fledglings need to be fed every half hour from sunup to sundown, and all but the robins are migratory birds. That means we need them to build up their strength quickly so they can head south for the winter.

Our hummingbird was successfully released, and we spotted him throughout the day exploring the colorful gardens of West Place and feeding on nectar.

Happy trails, little buddy!

09/03/2026

Fall Visitors Weekend (Sept. 19 & 20) is one of 8 Great Things on the South Coast this month!

Check out South Coast Almanac's full list and come see us at the sanctuary.

Festivals, music jams, outdoor fun...all that and more is on the docket to make September a month to savor!

09/02/2026

⏰Set an alarm for 8 PM TONIGHT!

Our Town: Tiverton premieres tonight on Ocean State Media (RI PBS). Explore the rich agrarian and artistic culture of Tiverton, and learn more about West Place and our neighbors.

We got an exclusive screening last night and you don't want to miss it!

https://www.oceanstatemedia.org/community/2026-09-02/we-love-being-here-tiverton-sanctuary-celebrates-20-years-of-saving-farm-animals

Wendy Taylor opened West Place Animal Sanctuary in 2007 after her nine pets perished in a house fire

09/01/2026

🥳 Happy 16th Birthday to West Place's top dog! 🎂

Hayden and friends celebrated another milestone. As a puppy, Hayden was thrown from a moving car off a bridge and down a ravine. Despite severe neurological issues, Hayden recovered and has lived an incredible life. He even has a
named after him!

Comment "Happy Birthday Hayden" and we'll send you a video of his full story along with a special birthday serenade. 🐶



♥️ Bethany Hickey Eberhard & Keri Bullock Toth

08/31/2026

Start your week with a delicious plum. They are full of health benefits and alpaca approved! 💜

08/28/2026

Swede (pronounced "suede") is a beautiful silky who came to us from the MSPCA at Nevins Farm

Although she originally tested negative for Marek's disease, it was a false reading and she is in fact positive.

Marek's is contagious to unvaccinated chickens and fatal, with no cure or treatment. It's a cruel twist of fate for such a wonderful hen, so we're making this the SUMMER OF SWEDE! 🐔

Help us make the rest of her days the best of her days by donating or becoming a monthly chicken sponsor.

SPONSOR SUEDE: westplace.org/chicken-sponsorship

Thank you Starbucks in Fall River for making Swede's car rides a little sweeter.

08/26/2026

We're savoring the final days of summer . . . and preparing for Fall Visitors Weekend on September 19 & 20! 🍂

Gather your friends and family to meet the new rescues, catch up with farm favorites, and celebrate 20 YEARS OF WEST PLACE! You might even catch a glimpse of the last baby wildlife being rehabilitated and raised at West Place before returning to the wild.

Walking tours leave every half hour from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and special driving tours are available at 4pm each day. Choose from 28 tours but sign up early to guarantee your spot: westplace.org/visitors-weekends

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