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Volunteers needed for toad patrols

Volunteers needed for toad patrols

28 February 2016

The Kent Reptile and Amphibian Group is looking for volunteers to help with its toad patrol in Dover.

Eviction notice leaves animals facing uncertain future

Eviction notice leaves animals facing uncertain future

26 February 2016

An animal lover who fulfilled a childhood dream by opening his own zoo has been handed an eviction notice.

Warning after flesh-eating dog disease found in Kent

Warning after flesh-eating dog disease found in Kent

23 February 2016

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant - after a flesh-eating disease killed two dogs in the county.

Can you give Ziggy a forever home?

Can you give Ziggy a forever home?

22 February 2016

Abandoned cat Ziggy was found in a dreadful condition in Strood and is looking for a new home.

Beware animals on motorway

Beware animals on motorway

20 February 2016

Motorists were urged to use caution on the M20 because wild animals were spotted on the road.

Life-saving labrador Scooby in line for Crufts prize

Life-saving labrador Scooby in line for Crufts prize

19 February 2016

A labrador called Scooby, who twice saved his teenage owner from slipping into a potentially fatal diabetic coma, is in line for a top prize

Meet Kurt - one of Britain's biggest dogs

Meet Kurt - one of Britain's biggest dogs

18 February 2016

At 7ft tall, Kurt the Anatolian Shepherd dog is thought to be one of Britain's largest dogs - but his owner insists he's just a big "cuddle monster".

Large jellyfish washed up on shore

Large jellyfish washed up on shore

18 February 2016

A large jellyfish that washed up on the east Kent shoreline was spotted by a six-year-old boy who was exploring the beach during half term.

Huge eagle returns home

Huge eagle returns home

16 February 2016

Staff at an animal sanctuary are overjoyed after Rex the Sea Eagle - who flew off during a demonstration three days ago - returned home.

Macaw caught in Maidstone

Macaw caught in Maidstone

16 February 2016

A parrot which was spotted at a Maidstone golf course is now safely in the care of the RSPCA.

Baby monkey says hello to the public

Baby monkey says hello to the public

16 February 2016

A wild animal park is celebrating the birth of an endangered monkey.

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

16 February 2016

The plight of Chunky the chihuahua cross who was punched, kicked, fed drugs, set on fire and left for dead has led to calls for government action.

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

15 February 2016

Heartless thieves snatched a much-loved family pet from a van - and then his frantic owners were forced to pay £200 for his safe return.

Lucky escape for cat caught in brutal trap

Lucky escape for cat caught in brutal trap

15 February 2016

A cat is lucky to be alive after it became caught in a brutal animal trap and dragged itself to safety.

Can you help these feathered friends?

Can you help these feathered friends?

13 February 2016

The Happy Pants Ranch, Rainham, is calling on people in Medway to adopt ex battery hens. Owner, Amey Evans, has named hers after TV soap characters.

Expert backs plans to bring chimps to Kent park

Expert backs plans to bring chimps to Kent park

12 February 2016

A chimpanzee specialist says eight apes set for a new life in an animal park in the county says she is sure they will have their lives enriched.

Poem plea to give a dog a home this Valentine's

Poem plea to give a dog a home this Valentine's

12 February 2016

A three-legged dog who was beaten by her first owner has written a Valentine’s poem in a desperate bid to find somebody to love her

Meet the latest tool in the fight against... bed bugs

Meet the latest tool in the fight against... bed bugs

11 February 2016

Flick, a five-year-old labrador-cross, has been enlisted by a pest control firm to help sniff out bed bugs.

Point-to-point is back

Point-to-point is back

10 February 2016

Pack up your picnic and flat cap and take the family to Charing for point-to-point this weekend.

Toads on a train

Toads on a train

10 February 2016

Have you had it with these Snakes on a Plane? How about toads on a train?

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