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Calendar Intern Lillian Hanson caring for goats at West Place Animal Sanctuary
Interning for Animals A Tiverton sanctuary gives critters a second chance and students a shot at career training Nestled on eight sprawling acres of farmland in Tiverton is a unique operation serving animals and people alike. West Place Animal Sanctuary wears many hats, and with the Bobbert Memorial Scholarship Fund, the haven is able to provide a rare hands-on learning experience that leaves a lasting impact on students. Wendy Taylor opened West Place in 2007 after a devastating fire took her nine beloved pets and shifted her focus to helping animals. The nonprofit upholds a few purposes, including functioning as a lost dog shelter for Tiverton and Little Compton and a licensed rehabilitation center nursing injured or orphaned wildlife back to health before releasing them through a calculated reintegration process. But perhaps most importantly, West Place provides care and a forever home for farm animals who have been rescued from cases of abuse, neglect, and cruelty. Photos courtesy of West Place Animal Sanctuary The Bay • July 2022 9
