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Brown bear Boki ‘doing so well’ six weeks after pioneering brain surgery
20 November 2024A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery has made a “very encouraging” recovery after six weeks of rehabilitation.
‘Fireworks paralysed my dog and we had to put her down’
19 November 2024A pet owner is ‘heartbroken’ after having to euthanise her five-year-old dog which had become paralysed following an unexpected fireworks display.
Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’
14 November 2024A rescue Jack Russell has been left needing surgery after he was attacked by two “large fluffy dogs” while out on a walk
‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal
13 November 2024An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.
‘It’s absolutely disgusting!’ Mum calls for dogs to be banned from cemetery
13 November 2024More than 200 people are backing a grieving mum’s campaign for dogs to be banned from a cemetery - after she saw the animals “weeing on headstones”.
Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures
12 November 2024A brain-damaged fox which went in for surgery last week has finally returned home after a £15k op.
One every five days: Number of XL bullies seized and destroyed in Kent revealed
11 November 2024The number of XL bullies seized or destroyed in the first six months since the ban has been revealed as campaigners still call for changes to the law.
Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs
09 November 2024Dog owners can now enjoy a paddle with their pets as Kent’s largest shopping centre becomes the latest leisure operator to cater for furry friends.
Dog to be destroyed after biting woman in park
06 November 2024A 49-year-old man has been banned from owning dogs after his American Akita attacked a woman. WARNING: Graphic images
Heavily pregnant dog tied to tree and abandoned gives birth to nine pups
06 November 2024A heavily pregnant spaniel found tied to a tree and left for dead “in the middle of nowhere” is lucky to have survived along with her pups.
‘Bubbly’ dog abandoned in woods and hit by car looking for home
05 November 2024A two-year-old crossbreed which has had a hard start to life is looking for their forever home after struggling at kennels.
Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods
04 November 2024A woman who moved from Kent to Spain has described her dogs’ “impossible” escape following the country's worst flooding disaster this century.
‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’
02 November 2024Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.
Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester
01 November 2024Mechanics came to the rescue to help save a tiny kitten trapped underneath metal rollers at a MOT centre.
Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze
01 November 2024A pet dog is thought to have caused a house fire by switching on the toaster, leaving the family cat unconscious.
Fox that acts like puppy to undergo £13k op to stop seizures
01 November 2024A young orphaned fox with an oversized head is set to undergo surgery after it was found she had fluid on her brain.
Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river
01 November 2024An escaped pelican has been spotted swimming on a Kent river in a highly unusual discovery.
Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus
30 October 2024A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.
‘Halloween miracles’ final blow for cat rescue centre ‘up to its knees’ with rescues
28 October 2024A cat rescue centre is appealing for help after hitting “an absolute brick wall” with its number of moggies following the arrival of six “miracles”.
Dolphins caught on video gliding through river
27 October 2024A pod of dolphins was spotted swimming in one of the county’s largest rivers.
