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Hug a Hever husky

Hug a Hever husky

06 November 2016

People who get to hug a husky at a magical Christmas event at Hever Castle will also be supporting a charity which works with the dogs.

Mum's horror as home invaded by ladybirds

Mum's horror as home invaded by ladybirds

06 November 2016

A young mother has been left horrified after her flat became infested with foreign ladybirds known for carrying a sexually-transmitted infection.

Reindeer balls on the menu at city pub

Reindeer balls on the menu at city pub

04 November 2016

Rudolph may not be impressed by this pub's choice of seasonal offering, but customers are pretty keen.

Ferry company reviewing policy after dog’s death on crossing

Ferry company reviewing policy after dog’s death on crossing

03 November 2016

A woman wants the regulations changed after her dog died when it was made to stay in her car on a ferry.

Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

03 November 2016

Tired and hungry following two days away, Sky the macaw has returned home after being coaxed from a tree by a workman.

'Hoarder' left 36 rabbits in terrible conditions

'Hoarder' left 36 rabbits in terrible conditions

02 November 2016

A 61-year-old woman described as a 'hoarder' kept 36 rabbits in conditions so bad that four were found dead and a further four had to be put down.

True tiger's tale sparked Martin's book

True tiger's tale sparked Martin's book

02 November 2016

Big cat keeper Martin Hill, who brought a tiger into Great Ormond Street Hospital, will be at Bluewater talking about his book, A Tiger By My Bed.

At least three cats poisoned by anti-freeze left in alley

At least three cats poisoned by anti-freeze left in alley

02 November 2016

A beloved family cat is one of three poisoned with anti-freeze left in an alleyway.

Porpoise washed up on beach

Porpoise washed up on beach

02 November 2016

A porpoise has died on a beach - despite frantic attempts by onlookers to save it.

Animal rights protest at slaughterhouse

Animal rights protest at slaughterhouse

01 November 2016

An animal rights group are set to protest at a Kent slaughterhouse this afternoon.

Anglers urged to tidy up after swan swallows fish hook

Anglers urged to tidy up after swan swallows fish hook

29 October 2016

A nature lover is urging anglers to dispose of fishing tackle responsibly after a fishing hook became lodged in a cygnet's throat.

Animal lovers can help name new monkey

Animal lovers can help name new monkey

27 October 2016

Voters can choose the name of a new endangered arrival at a Kent wildlife park.

Kent sees alien ladybird invasion

Kent sees alien ladybird invasion

27 October 2016

Alien harlequin ladybirds are invading Kent gardens - and they could threaten our native species.

Owls saved after pitch fee row clarified

Owls saved after pitch fee row clarified

27 October 2016

A rescue sanctuary's future remains stable after a clarification over the free use of a town centre pitch.

Rare white squirrel spotted in woods

Rare white squirrel spotted in woods

27 October 2016

A family bike ride turned into a squirrel spotting adventure when a father and daughter saw a pure white rodent climbing up a tree.

Starving dog found in garden eating cat food

Starving dog found in garden eating cat food

26 October 2016

A neglected British bulldog, who lost a third of his body weight, wandered into a cat owner's garden and helped himself to the pet's food.

Owls come home to roost at Kent Life - permanently

Owls come home to roost at Kent Life - permanently

26 October 2016

Twelve owls have joined the farm animals at a Kent farming attraction, with the opening of the Kent Owl Academy.

Bird lovers to flock to Migration Day

Bird lovers to flock to Migration Day

25 October 2016

How many bird species can you spot in one day? Join the experts on the Kent coast this weekend and find out.

Video: Newborn black rhino takes first steps

Video: Newborn black rhino takes first steps

25 October 2016

Keepers and staff at a Kent wildlife are the celebrating the birth of a critically-endangered black rhino.

Watch out, there are randy deer about

Watch out, there are randy deer about

21 October 2016

Motorists have been warned to steer clear of randy deer during the creatures’ annual mating season this month.

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