TIVERTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When West Place Animal Sanctuary was established in 2007, Erna the Crested Pekin duck was there.

The beloved bird is one of the Tiverton sanctuary’s original farm animal rescues.

Staff and volunteers celebrated Erna’s 17th birthday on Sunday, a major milestone considering her species has an average lifespan of 8 to 12 years.

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