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Grandmother ‘devastated’ after beloved horses stolen

Grandmother ‘devastated’ after beloved horses stolen

24 November 2024

A grandmother is appealing for information after she discovered her three horses had been stolen from their stables overnight.

‘Our road is a death trap – something needs to be done’

‘Our road is a death trap – something needs to be done’

23 November 2024

There are calls for the speed limit to be cut on a major route plagued by accidents and boy racers.

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Brown bear Boki ‘doing so well’ six weeks after pioneering brain surgery

Brown bear Boki ‘doing so well’ six weeks after pioneering brain surgery

20 November 2024

A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery has made a “very encouraging” recovery after six weeks of rehabilitation.

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‘Fireworks paralysed my dog and we had to put her down’

‘Fireworks paralysed my dog and we had to put her down’

19 November 2024

A pet owner is ‘heartbroken’ after having to euthanise her five-year-old dog which had become paralysed following an unexpected fireworks display.

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Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’

Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’

14 November 2024

A 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

‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal

13 November 2024

An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.

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‘It’s absolutely disgusting!’ Mum calls for dogs to be banned from cemetery

‘It’s absolutely disgusting!’ Mum calls for dogs to be banned from cemetery

13 November 2024

More 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

Puppy-like fox recovers after brain surgery for seizures

12 November 2024

A brain-damaged fox which went in for surgery last week has finally returned home after a £15k op.

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One every five days: Number of XL bullies seized and destroyed in Kent revealed

One every five days: Number of XL bullies seized and destroyed in Kent revealed

11 November 2024

The 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.

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Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

Paddle paradise! Bluewater launches lake swim sessions for dogs

09 November 2024

Dog 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.

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Dog to be destroyed after biting woman in park

Dog to be destroyed after biting woman in park

06 November 2024

A 49-year-old man has been banned from owning dogs after his American Akita attacked a woman. WARNING: Graphic images

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Heavily pregnant dog tied to tree and abandoned gives birth to nine pups

Heavily pregnant dog tied to tree and abandoned gives birth to nine pups

06 November 2024

A 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.

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‘Bubbly’ dog abandoned in woods and hit by car looking for home

‘Bubbly’ dog abandoned in woods and hit by car looking for home

05 November 2024

A two-year-old crossbreed which has had a hard start to life is looking for their forever home after struggling at kennels.

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Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

Kent teacher who moved to Spain describes dogs’ escape drama amid flash floods

04 November 2024

A woman who moved from Kent to Spain has described her dogs’ “impossible” escape following the country's worst flooding disaster this century.

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‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’

02 November 2024

Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.

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Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

Precious moment tiny kitten is rescued from MOT brake tester

01 November 2024

Mechanics came to the rescue to help save a tiny kitten trapped underneath metal rollers at a MOT centre.

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Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

Family dog causes house fire as cat left unconscious in blaze

01 November 2024

A pet dog is thought to have caused a house fire by switching on the toaster, leaving the family cat unconscious.

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Fox that acts like puppy to undergo £13k op to stop seizures

Fox that acts like puppy to undergo £13k op to stop seizures

01 November 2024

A young orphaned fox with an oversized head is set to undergo surgery after it was found she had fluid on her brain.

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Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

Shock as escaped pelican spotted in Kent river

01 November 2024

An escaped pelican has been spotted swimming on a Kent river in a highly unusual discovery.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

30 October 2024

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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