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'Low-life scum stole my dog'

'Low-life scum stole my dog'

11 August 2016

A mum has described her family's devastation after a burglar broke into their home and stole their pet chihuahua.

Some new feathered friends

Some new feathered friends

11 August 2016

A lady who had her birds stolen has been taken under the wing of the local and national bird community.

How a scratch from a puppy almost turned fatal

How a scratch from a puppy almost turned fatal

10 August 2016

When he received a small nick from his son's puppy, a grandfather thought nothing of it - but things quickly took a turn for the worse.

'Shark sighting' sparks beach search

'Shark sighting' sparks beach search

10 August 2016

Beach-goers were alarmed to find what they thought was a baby shark on rocks alongside a sandy stretch.

Is there such a thing as a 'dangerous' dog breed?

Is there such a thing as a 'dangerous' dog breed?

09 August 2016

Since 1996 it's been illegal to own pit bulls, fila brasilieros and other "dangerous" dog breeds, but the RSPCA wants to change that.

Woman feels 'massive crunch' after biting down on doughnut

Woman feels 'massive crunch' after biting down on doughnut

09 August 2016

Don't click into this story if you're eating... particularly if you've just bought a nice jam doughnut.

Meet the real life Womble keeping our countryside clean

Meet the real life Womble keeping our countryside clean

08 August 2016

The streets of two Maidstone villages are being kept clear of unsightly litter, thanks to the efforts of a real-life Womble.

Rare breed pigs with a healthy appetite put to work

Rare breed pigs with a healthy appetite put to work

07 August 2016

They are such keen eaters they escaped to a tea room and could only be enticed out with cake - check out the work of these two rare pigs

Drugs thieves target pets charity

Drugs thieves target pets charity

06 August 2016

Bosses at a pets charity believe thousands of pounds of drugs were stolen to order in a raid on the sanctuary.

Badger sparks night time train track hunt

Badger sparks night time train track hunt

05 August 2016

Fire and ambulance crews, four police cars and a police helicopter were all called out to a 'train crash'... but it was not what it seemed.

Dog saint will save animals from cruelty

Dog saint will save animals from cruelty

05 August 2016

A dog lover will be giving severely neglected dogs from Bulgaria a second chance in life by starting her own kennels. WARNING: Graphic pic in story.

Thieves release animals from pens

Thieves release animals from pens

05 August 2016

Police are investigating after thieves stole tools and released a donkey and other animals from their pens beside a busy road.

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

04 August 2016

A couple allowed their pet's skin condition to get so bad that “thickened rhino skin” replaced fur on half her body.

Pooches needed for dog grooming students

Pooches needed for dog grooming students

04 August 2016

A college says it may have to start turning away dog grooming students - unless pooches can be found

Bonjour! Cat missing for nearly a decade turns up in Paris

Bonjour! Cat missing for nearly a decade turns up in Paris

04 August 2016

In 2008 Moon Unit the cat went missing from a party in south London, but what she's been up to since is a bit of a mystery...

Put your best paw forward for Paws at the Castle

Put your best paw forward for Paws at the Castle

03 August 2016

Canine capers for all dogs great and small with Paws at the Castle in some very regal Kent surroundings.

Binmen thanked for saving body of family cat

Binmen thanked for saving body of family cat

03 August 2016

The owners of a cat who was run over met with the team who saved the animal's corpse

Fire crews rescue iguana after it scaled tree

Fire crews rescue iguana after it scaled tree

02 August 2016

Firefighters have helped rescue an iguana from a tree after the exotic lizard became stuck.

Football club in bunny battle

Football club in bunny battle

02 August 2016

A football club says it's running out of solutions in an ongoing battle against rabbits damaging the pitch.

Dog chase in pyjamas

Dog chase in pyjamas

02 August 2016

A dachshund on the loose was scooped up by a neighbour who had managed to track the dog down in her night wear.

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