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Ferret found in toilet

Ferret found in toilet

06 April 2016

A concerned homeowner took to social media after making a discovery in their downstairs toilet

Police Taser dog guarding dead owner

Police Taser dog guarding dead owner

06 April 2016

An Alsatian dog had to be Tasered - twice - as it stood guard over its owner, who had collapsed and died.

Pedigree pooch reunited with owner

Pedigree pooch reunited with owner

06 April 2016

Police have safely returned a dog stolen from outside a shop yesterday afternoon.

Dog owners could face hefty fines

Dog owners could face hefty fines

06 April 2016

A new law has come into play today, meaning it's compulsory for all dogs in Kent to be microchipped.

Ariana Grande still not forgiven P&O Ferries

Ariana Grande still not forgiven P&O Ferries

06 April 2016

Pop singer Ariana Grande has still not forgiven P&O Ferries for refusing to let her dogs travel between France and Dover last year.

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

06 April 2016

A woman who rehomed a neglected donkey has set the record straight after she was reported to the RSPCA for giving it insufficient shelter.

Vets battle to save staffie run over by cyclist

Vets battle to save staffie run over by cyclist

05 April 2016

A dog who lost a quarter of his blood and was on the brink of death beat the odds and survived after being run over by a cyclist.

A quieter life - at Kent Life

A quieter life - at Kent Life

03 April 2016

A horse, which starred on Don't Tell the Bride, has chosen a quieter life at Maidstone's Kent Life farming attraction.

Loyal Marnie stayed with dead owner for four days

Loyal Marnie stayed with dead owner for four days

01 April 2016

A loyal dog stayed with her dead owner for four days before she was found - now she is looking for a new home.

Sanctuary pays tribute to 'lovely' Corbett

Sanctuary pays tribute to 'lovely' Corbett

31 March 2016

An animal rescue centre opened by the late Ronnie Corbett has paid tribute to the comedian.

Lambing day forced to close as rain causes parking chaos

Lambing day forced to close as rain causes parking chaos

27 March 2016

A popular lambing event shut early as fields used for parking turned into mudbaths and police were called as cars began to block road.

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

Hatched today - new Dinosaur Park

25 March 2016

Port Lympne's eagerly-anticipated new dinosaur attraction is now open.

Dog owners reminded of bans at sports grounds

Dog owners reminded of bans at sports grounds

24 March 2016

Pet owners reminded that dogs are banned from the sports grounds in River.

'We're seeing extreme levels of depravity against animals'

'We're seeing extreme levels of depravity against animals'

23 March 2016

Disturbing figures show Kent is one of England's cruellest counties with 100 animal abuse reports a week, fewer than 1% of which lead to a conviction.

Puppy 'tied to a post and abandoned'

Puppy 'tied to a post and abandoned'

22 March 2016

An eight-week-old dog had been left outside a vets late last night

VIDEO: Woman confronts litter cop after dog poo fine

VIDEO: Woman confronts litter cop after dog poo fine

22 March 2016

A woman filmed her confrontation of a council officer after her husband was fined for putting dog foul in a litter bin.

Horse dealer jailed for conning buyers

Horse dealer jailed for conning buyers

22 March 2016

A horse dealer has been jailed for conning thousands of pounds of out buyers, including a woman buying one for her disabled daughter.

Driver comes to the rescue after dog savaged in attack

Driver comes to the rescue after dog savaged in attack

18 March 2016

A shih tzu was left covered in blood and with serious injuries to his back after being savaged by a pair of out-of-control bull mastiffs.

Women’s mission to show staffies are not vicious

Women’s mission to show staffies are not vicious

17 March 2016

Staffordshire bull terriers often get a bad name but three women are on a mission to change the public’s perception of the breed.

Help us find our beloved Betty

Help us find our beloved Betty

17 March 2016

A heartbroken dog owner is appealing for information after his pet disappeared from his garden and is thought to have been stolen.

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