We have quite a few opportunities around the state to spend time among furry and feathered friends, and a visit to this animal sanctuary in Rhode Island belongs on every animal lover’s bucket list. Sign up for a guided tour of this Rhode Island sanctuary, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how it’s run. However, perhaps even better, you’ll get to meet some of its beloved residents.

Offering a safe haven and a loving home for animals rescued from unspeakable neglect and abuse, West Place Animal Sanctuary helps each heal, learn to trust, and find happiness.
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Spread across eight gorgeous acres, the animal sanctuary was born of tragedy. Founder Wendy Taylor lived with her nine beloved animals - dogs, cats, and her goat Mo - on the property when all tragically died in a house fire.
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Just a few years later, in 2007, Wendy had transformed her home into what is today, West Place Animal Sanctuary, dedicated to helping farm animals, wildlife, and other animals.
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A visit to West Place Animal Sanctuary offers a unique glimpse into the resilience of the human and the animal spirit.
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The safe haven is home to a variety of animals - donkeys, alpacas, pigs, and goats, to name just a few.
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While the sanctuary hosts a visitors weekend each spring for the public, you can also sign up for a private guided tour.
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Private tours are for groups of 10 or more. However, you can also donate $180, the equivalent of 10 adult admissions, for the same tour with less people.
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A special couple's-only visit is also available for a donation. It includes interaction with the animals and the opportunity to have a picnic.
If your visit inspires you, you can get involved as volunteer. The sanctuary offers a variety of opportunities - from caring for the animals to fundraising.
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Have you fallen in love with one of the residents? You can also sponsor an animal, which will help with their continued care.
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Learn more on the official website of West Place Animal Sanctuary. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
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Have you been to West Place Animal Sanctuary in Rhode Island? Share your experience in the comments! If you love animals, you’ll also want to plan a visit to Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown.

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West Place Animal Sanctuary, 3198 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878, USA