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Dog's lifesaving surgery... after swallowing tennis ball

Dog's lifesaving surgery... after swallowing tennis ball

06 June 2016

A labrador is back to full health after vets carried out an operation to remove a tennis ball blocking his stomach.

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

Injured pup dies but passers-by rush to support heartbroken pensioner

06 June 2016

Passers-by who witness this little pup being fatally injured by a car have launched a kindhearted appeal to help the dog's grief-stricken owner.

RSPCA appeals for information as pets are targeted with air gun

RSPCA appeals for information as pets are targeted with air gun

03 June 2016

An animal welfare charity is appealing for information after an owner found two of her cats had been shot with an air gun.

Lakes open again after dog deaths

Lakes open again after dog deaths

03 June 2016

A toxic lake which caused the deaths of a number of pet dogs has now been reopened to the public.

Pull of double-act has proved too much for brewery to resist

Pull of double-act has proved too much for brewery to resist

02 June 2016

He may be betraying his own name, but nobody would argue the point with Guinness when it’s time for the one-tonne shire horse to delve into his beer.

Warning after foxes chew through car brake lines

Warning after foxes chew through car brake lines

02 June 2016

Motorists are being warned to check their brake lines before driving after foxes damaged six cars.

Were de-finned porpoises killed by fishermen?

Were de-finned porpoises killed by fishermen?

02 June 2016

At least three porpoises were found washed up on Kent beaches without their fins, prompting suspicion they were killed deliberately.

Escaped horse causes road chaos

Escaped horse causes road chaos

02 June 2016

A loose horse caused traffic mayhem on a busy road this afternoon.

Dog at centre of baby attack put to sleep

Dog at centre of baby attack put to sleep

01 June 2016

A dog has been put down after its owner appeared in court last month charged with being in charge of a dog that was dangerously out of control.

Dog becomes surrogate after kittens' mum falls ill

Dog becomes surrogate after kittens' mum falls ill

01 June 2016

They're supposed to be natural enemies, but a pet dog has become an unlikely surrogate to a litter of kittens after their mum became ill.

'Poundland flea collar gave my pet seizures'

'Poundland flea collar gave my pet seizures'

01 June 2016

A woman is warning other owners after her cat almost died from toxic poisoning - allegedly caused by a budget collar containing a wartime nerve agent.

Plenty of fun down on the farm

Plenty of fun down on the farm

31 May 2016

Escape the hustle and bustle with a day in the country. This weekend, farms across the county will be opening their gates for Open Farm Sunday.

Water cut 'potential disaster' for Kent animal park

Water cut 'potential disaster' for Kent animal park

30 May 2016

Animal park bosses say a water shut-off could affect its creatures and thousands of half-term visitors - but water firm says no need to worry.

Cow survives dog attack in field

Cow survives dog attack in field

30 May 2016

A cow is lucky to be alive after a vicious attack by a dog running loose in a field. Warning: graphic image inside

Cat in a pickle after getting jar stuck on head

Cat in a pickle after getting jar stuck on head

27 May 2016

A frightened and confused cat has been rescued after getting a pickle jar stuck on its head for several days.

Snake escape revealed as hoax

Snake escape revealed as hoax

26 May 2016

Reports a fully grown python capable of eating "small cats" had escaped from its enclosure were made up, it has been revealed.

Long wait for a home finally over for greyhound

Long wait for a home finally over for greyhound

26 May 2016

A stray greyhound has finally been rehomed in Dover after being found at just two.

Rescue dog sings EastEnders theme tune

Rescue dog sings EastEnders theme tune

26 May 2016

Could this rescue dog be Kent's biggest fan of TV's Albert Square - or should that be Howl-bert Square?

Avian invasion at town centre car park

Avian invasion at town centre car park

25 May 2016

Herring gulls have set up a nest on the top floor of a town centre car park, prompting warnings that the parents could dive bomb anyone nearby

Cat gets fish supper...

Cat gets fish supper...

24 May 2016

This daring cat nabbed a free fish supper after being spotted with his mouth full of stolen booty.

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