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Take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch

Take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch

24 January 2017

It’s time to dust off your binoculars for this year’s annual RSPB event, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey.

Dog owner calls for speed limit

Dog owner calls for speed limit

24 January 2017

A man's launched a campaign to cut the speed limit on rural roads after his pet dog was killed by a delivery van.

Runaway horse causes chaos

Runaway horse causes chaos

24 January 2017

Early morning commuters were stunned to see a riderless horse running through a busy Kent town.

Animal rescue centre at 'bursting' point

Animal rescue centre at 'bursting' point

24 January 2017

The Second Chance Animal Rescue shelter is struggling to cope with unprecedented numbers of animals.

'Purrfect' rescue for Turbo the cat

'Purrfect' rescue for Turbo the cat

22 January 2017

Turbo the cat used one of his nine lives last night, after getting stuck in a tight gap in freezing conditions.

Appeal after poorly pup thrown over 6ft wall

Appeal after poorly pup thrown over 6ft wall

22 January 2017

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a spaniel was thrown over a six foot wall and dumped.

Appeal raises money to help sick dog

Appeal raises money to help sick dog

22 January 2017

She's had a rotten start to life and despite fighting cancer is now facing a life and death health battle. Now mastiff Flo needs your help.

Firefighters rescue pony from ditch

Firefighters rescue pony from ditch

21 January 2017

A pony has been rescued from a ditch where it had become stuck in mud.

Meet the owl helping couples to fly the knot

Meet the owl helping couples to fly the knot

21 January 2017

Leeds Castle has welcomed a new owl to its birds of prey centre this week and it's just started some very special training.

Schoolboy cat torture rumours condemned

Schoolboy cat torture rumours condemned

19 January 2017

A high school has rubbished speculation it suspended two pupils for killing a cat after pictures of the young boys went viral on Facebook.

Mutilated cat found in forest

Mutilated cat found in forest

18 January 2017

The body of a cat so badly mutilated it's difficult to tell what colour its fur is has been found in woodland.

Girl taken to hospital after horse riding accident

Girl taken to hospital after horse riding accident

16 January 2017

A 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital following a horse riding accident.

Dog eats rat poison left outside

Dog eats rat poison left outside

15 January 2017

A woman rushed to the vets to save her pet after he gobbled up harmful pellets left at the entrance to a footpath.

Overweight pets pay a heavy price

Overweight pets pay a heavy price

13 January 2017

A Kent district is one of the UK’s worst places for the number of obese pets, vets have warned.

Wildlife park to expand

Wildlife park to expand

12 January 2017

A popular wildlife park has taken over a former rare species centre.

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

11 January 2017

Protesters stood outside shops in a Kent town today where they believe clothing featuring real fur is being sold.

Deer rescued from canal verge

Deer rescued from canal verge

10 January 2017

Firefighters and the RSPCA managed to stop a road deer from entering the water in a canal in a dramatic rescue.

Poultry should remain inside as bird flu confirmed

Poultry should remain inside as bird flu confirmed

07 January 2017

Poultry keepers have been told to keep birds inside until the end of February as outbreaks of avian flu have been confirmed in the UK.

Faulty lamppost shocks pet Staffie

Faulty lamppost shocks pet Staffie

06 January 2017

A council is investigating after a dog was left distressed when it received an electric shock while out on an evening walk.

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

03 January 2017

A hedgehog sanctuary is struggling to cope with a record number of babies this winter.

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