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Warning not to leave dogs in cars

Warning not to leave dogs in cars

30 June 2015

With temperatures expected to exceed 30C tomorrow, Sheppey RSPCA has warned about the dangers of leaving dogs in cars.

Red panda babies born at Wingham

Red panda babies born at Wingham

30 June 2015

Keepers at Wingham Wildlife Park found two very cute surprises when they uncovered red panda babies.

Shock as baby red pandas discovered at wildlife park

Shock as baby red pandas discovered at wildlife park

30 June 2015

Staff at an animal park were shocked to find two new arrivals while making routine checks.

Puppy smuggling 'risks bringing in rabies'

Puppy smuggling 'risks bringing in rabies'

29 June 2015

A huge influx of puppies bred in eastern Europe could bring rabies into the UK, a Kent charity has warned.

Dog walker's lucky escape... from a giant bird

Dog walker's lucky escape... from a giant bird

28 June 2015

A man who took his dogs for a Sunday stroll found himself being chased by a 6ft flightless bird.

False alarm means 'Zombie' python still loose in Kent town

False alarm means 'Zombie' python still loose in Kent town

28 June 2015

The whereabouts of an escaped 10ft python are still unknown after 'sighting' turns out to be a billowing scarf.

Rescued cat makes a ‘Grexit’ only to be shot over here

Rescued cat makes a ‘Grexit’ only to be shot over here

28 June 2015

A cat lover rescued a kitten from Greece, hoping it would enjoy a better life in England - only for it to be shot.

Lifesaver dog sniffs out cancer

Lifesaver dog sniffs out cancer

26 June 2015

A dog's keen sense of smell may well have detected her owner's cancer.

Rescued dog's two-year wait for a home

Rescued dog's two-year wait for a home

25 June 2015

A dog which was rescued by the RSPCA in March 2013 is still waiting for a home more than two years on.

Get a true taste of the country

Get a true taste of the country

23 June 2015

There's fun for all the family at this weekend's Kent Game and Country Fair at Hole Park

Lonely Bruno needs a loving new home

Lonely Bruno needs a loving new home

19 June 2015

Rescue centre staff are desperate to house their longest-serving resident.

Wasp outbreak threatens Kent trees

Wasp outbreak threatens Kent trees

19 June 2015

The only confirmed UK sighting of an Asian wasp that poses a risk of disease to chestnut trees has sparked concern from The Forestry Commission.

Appeal to find pet tortoise

Appeal to find pet tortoise

16 June 2015

A Kent woman is appealing for help to find her pet tortoise of 40 years which she fears has been stolen.

Pubs say: Dogs are our best friends

Pubs say: Dogs are our best friends

16 June 2015

The popularity of pooches is ever growing, so the need to find dog-friendly bars and eateries is important in our district. Here’s five of the best:

Family's plea for beloved pet that escaped from cattery

Family's plea for beloved pet that escaped from cattery

13 June 2015

A family are appealing for the return of their cat which escaped from a boarding cattery.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

12 June 2015

Who won the epic battle between snake and moorhen? And what has upset pigeon fanciers? It's the Friday News Quiz.

Show time is just a month away

Show time is just a month away

10 June 2015

It's a month today to the start of one of Kent's biggest events where all creatures great and small and some 150 activities will be on offer.

Horse found suffering with peeling skin

Horse found suffering with peeling skin

09 June 2015

A horse suffering from severe poisoning was found so sick its skin was peeling off. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Snake sent packing by miffed moorhen

Snake sent packing by miffed moorhen

09 June 2015

A tense stand-off between a grass snake and a moorhen was caught on camera in spectacular fashion - while one woman warns of venomous adders.

'I’m losing three or four birds a week'

'I’m losing three or four birds a week'

09 June 2015

Sparrowhawks are on the rise and that's bad news for pigeon fanciers, who say they are losing dozens of birds to the predators.

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