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Best present ever as family's dog beats cancer

Best present ever as family's dog beats cancer

28 December 2016

A family say they have been given the greatest Christmas gift of all, after their dog defied the odds to survive an aggressive rare cancer.

Fundraising campaign to save beauty spot

Fundraising campaign to save beauty spot

28 December 2016

An estimated £300,000 is needed to preserve one of Britain's top ancient chalk grasslands

Javan langurs flown back to natural habitat

Javan langurs flown back to natural habitat

26 December 2016

A total of 15 Javan langurs have been returned to their natural Indonesian habitat from a Kent animal reserve in a bid to prevent their extinction.

New home for wild horses

New home for wild horses

26 December 2016

Konik hourses have been moved back to a town's open space

Swans killed in "despicable" attack

Swans killed in "despicable" attack

24 December 2016

A cygnet was found beheaded and its mother later died from horrific injuries after a mystery attack on Brooklands Lake.

How these turkeys avoided becoming Christmas dinner

How these turkeys avoided becoming Christmas dinner

23 December 2016

Fifteen turkeys have escaped the chop this year after an unlikely rescue mission.

'The best Christmas present I can think of'

'The best Christmas present I can think of'

23 December 2016

A cat who went missing four years ago has been reunited with her owners, just in time for Christmas.

Could you give a dog a home this new year?

Could you give a dog a home this new year?

21 December 2016

Long term residents Floyd and Patience are looking for a pawsitive new year.

Puppies dumped in sealed plastic box

Puppies dumped in sealed plastic box

19 December 2016

Six puppies are being nursed back to health after they were found inside a sealed plastic container.

Appeal to fund surgery for Oodles the poodle

Appeal to fund surgery for Oodles the poodle

18 December 2016

A poodle who can't even drink water because of years of neglect needs treatment worth £6,000.

Hunt saboteurs spark social media storm

Hunt saboteurs spark social media storm

17 December 2016

Campaigners are calling on people to question police why they haven't taken action against a fox hunting group.

Boxer Teddy is top dog in Radley Christmas ad

Boxer Teddy is top dog in Radley Christmas ad

17 December 2016

John Lewis wasn't the only brand to choose a boxer to star in its Christmas advert - meet Kent's canine star Teddy.

Golden retriever Buddy gets his own stocking

Golden retriever Buddy gets his own stocking

16 December 2016

Children at a primary school have been busy packing a stocking with cards and presents for a cute canine they have fallen in love with.

Lizards settle in at new home

Lizards settle in at new home

15 December 2016

A colony of common lizards will be spending their first Christmas hibernating in a new purpose-built home after a move from a Kent business park

Swans found dead in canal

Swans found dead in canal

15 December 2016

The RSPCA is investigating after a number of swans were found dead in a canal - with one appearing to have been gutted and burnt.

Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

14 December 2016

Leisure centre bosses have hit back after an apparently emaciated reindeer was spotted at an event.

Man and dog rescued from pick-up truck

Man and dog rescued from pick-up truck

12 December 2016

Firefighters had to cut a man and dog free from an overturned vehicle.

'Celebrity' cat back home after trip to London

'Celebrity' cat back home after trip to London

11 December 2016

An intrepid cat labelled a "local celebrity", who often disappears for a week at a time, has turned up more than 50 miles away in London.

Let Kent come to your Christmas gifts rescue

Let Kent come to your Christmas gifts rescue

11 December 2016

All out of festive ideas for that someone special? Kent attractions have a sackload of ideas and experiences to offer.

Dogs that mauled sheep would be 'dripping in blood'

Dogs that mauled sheep would be 'dripping in blood'

09 December 2016

A farmer is looking for the owner of dogs who savaged her sheep - WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT.

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