West Place Animal Sanctuary

12/26/2024

We're proud to welcome the Rhode Island Energy Foundation as a supporter of West Place Animal Sanctuary and our humane education efforts. Through an Empowering Communities Grant, the RI Energy Foundation is helping to power the Bobbert Memorial Scholarship Fund, which keeps our popular Educational Internship program free of cost to students and their families.

Dozens of high school and college students flock to West Place each school year and summer to gain valuable hands-on experience with farm animals and wildlife. Internships are immersive learning experiences that shape the future of our young animal welfare advocates, and provide a real-world education that can't be obtained anywhere else.

More than 25 students are currently enrolled in the school-year session and we are still seeking scholarships to cover every student. Follow the lead of the RI Energy Foundation and others and establish your scholarship today at www.westplace.org/bobbert-memorial

12/20/2024

❄️ Don’t get left out in the cold! Donations are still being matched and you can DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT for the farm animals at westplace.org/match

The winter solstice is tomorrow and we’re preparing for a chilly weekend. Your support helps West Place provide:

🧥 coats for goats, equines, and other farm animals
♨️ animal-friendly space heaters in the pig stall and Peacock House
⚡ power to the pond aerators to prevent the water from freezing

Your year-end donation will go twice as far, and will warm your heart! ❤️

12/19/2024

Still need to find some last minute gift ideas? Our gift shop is stocked up with tons of new arrivals that would be perfect for anyone in your life. Animal mugs, beanies, coasters, hoodies, and more! We also restocked our L-XXL sizing. There’s options for everyone. Come stop by any day of the week or give us a call! Shop small ❤️

12/11/2024

What an amazing past few weeks at West Place! Thank you again to everyone who came to our Holiday Shop & Stroll event. As a reminder our gift shop is open every day in December between 9-5. Stop in and support a local non-profit this holiday season. ❤️🎁

Our "Double Your Impact" match fundraiser is also still going on! We're just over 40% of our goal and we're so grateful to everyone that has supported us so far. You can find more info at www.westplace.org/match

12/08/2024

West Place is THE place for holiday gifts! Even if you visited during our Holiday Shop and Stroll, we have brand new arrivals! Specialty items normally only available in our on-line shop are here for a limited time. Come by any day in December between 9-5. Happy Holidays!

12/04/2024

We are blown away by the support received so far in our end of the year match campaign! 🎁

If you missed it, we started a "Double Your Impact" fundraiser with a goal of $20,200! This is a great opportunity to have your donation doubled, and we would love to hit our goal.

Farm animals are often left out of animal welfare conversations, and they receive a disproportionate amount of charitable donations. Together, we can change attitudes towards farm animals and cultivate a more compassionate community for all.

Find more information and donate through this link: https://westplace.org/match

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

We had the amazing opportunity to be featured on Cuddle Buddies YouTube channel! ❤️😄

We shared Collins story and it's already been seen by over 100,000 people! If you're interested in hearing more about Collins, you can watch the video here:

Collins is a mini cow who was rescued from the dairy industry. He was brought to West Place Sanctuary where they nursed him back to health and introduced him...

12/03/2024

You've heard of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But did you know today is , a global day of generosity? ❤️🎁

Now more than ever, nonprofits like West Place rely on your year-end support to continue serving the community. While dogs and cats receive most of the attention (and donations) from animal lovers, farm animals are just as sentient, intelligent, and deserving of our care. Today, YOUR IMPACT WILL BE DOUBLED when you donate to West Place. All gifts up to $20,200 will be matched, dollar for dollar, at https://www.westplace.org/match

Thank you!

12/02/2024

Tomorrow is but we couldn't wait to share the news. ALL DONATIONS WILL BE MATCHED, UP TO $20,200!

You don't have to wait to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT. Visit https://www.westplace.org/match now to support the farm animals who are often overlooked, underrepresented, and underfunded.

Your donations allow us to rescue, rehabilitate, and responsibly care for abused and neglected farm animals. Together, we can change attitudes and cultivate a more compassionate community for all animals. Thank you! ❤️❤️

11/26/2024

It's been a rainy week at West Place but that isn't stopping the animals! The weather is looking good for our final visitors weekend of the year, have you bought tickets yet?

Come meet all of our amazing animals and get your holiday shopping done early in the gift shop! ❤️

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.westplace.org/visitors-weekends

Can't wait to see you soon! 🎁

Thank you to @ Ashley Marie Photos for the incredible photos of our animals!

11/19/2024

There’s never been a better time to start (or re-start) your support of West Place! ❤️🐷🥰

We are excited to announce when you donate $30 or more between now and December 2nd, you could win a plush stuffed farm animal inspired by our very own animals here at the sanctuary! ✨

We’ll be hosting 14 daily drawings. The earlier you give, the more chances you have to win.

Make your tax-deductible donation today at westplace.org/plush

Let’s start early this year and continue allowing the animals to thrive here at West Place ❤️

11/12/2024

Fall at West Place 🧡🍁🍂 If you're interested in meeting all of our lovely animals in person, now's the time. Our final visitors weekend of the year is happening soon and you don't want to miss out!

Tickets are on sale here: https://www.westplace.org/visitors-weekends

We can't wait to see you so soon!

11/07/2024

Interested in hearing more about Felix's rescue? We just uploaded a video all about his journey to West Place! ❤️

Please consider donating to the Felix Fund today!

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11/06/2024

Our final public visitors weekend of the year! 🐴🦃🐮🤍

DATES: Novemeber 29th & 30th
Buy tickets here: https://www.westplace.org/visitors-weekends

Bring family & friends out to the Holiday Shop & Stroll to meet our farm family and celebrate a season of kindness and compassion at West Place.

Enjoy an interactive and educational guided tour of RI's oldest and largest sanctuary for abused and neglected farm animals.
(Tours run about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours long.)

Get up close and personal with the farm animal rescues and hear their inspirational stories. All proceeds benefit the animals of West Place Animal Sanctuary.

We hope to see you soon!!

10/29/2024

WOW! WE MADE THE TOP TWO! THANK YOU ❤️🙏

It was just announced that we are a top 2 finalist in the 2024 Defender Service Awards! We truly can’t thank you all enough for voting daily and supporting West Place throughout this contest.

We won’t know the official winner for a few more weeks, but we will be sure to announce it here once we know. We’re thrilled to have made it this far and fingers crossed for the win 🤞