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Alfie meets Alfie

Alfie meets Alfie

12 May 2015

A primary school pupil won the chance to name a highly rare black lamb when Artisan Rarebreeds founder Wayne May visited.

Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

Former college tutor forced dogs to fight underground

11 May 2015

A twisted dog owner who trained his terriers to fight wild animals has today been jailed. Warning: graphic images.

Runaway dog causes motorway delays

Runaway dog causes motorway delays

11 May 2015

Drivers faced queues on the M20 today after a German shepherd was spotted running on the hard shoulder.

Big flightless bird on the loose

Big flightless bird on the loose

11 May 2015

Feathers were ruffled today after a big bird was spotted in a country lane... even peering through a startled motorist's window.

Mum and college clash over alert dog

Mum and college clash over alert dog

10 May 2015

A student is shocked after being told she must provide a doctor's note to take her lifesaving assistance dog into college.

Lake monitored after gosling shot

Lake monitored after gosling shot

09 May 2015

Patrols are to be increased at a popular lake after a gosling was shot with a catapult.

The adventures of Peter Rabbit

The adventures of Peter Rabbit

08 May 2015

A lop-eared explorer took a six-week hop around a Kent town before he was finally returned to his owner.

Hedgehogs are being rescued in Strood

Hedgehogs are being rescued in Strood

07 May 2015

Hedgehogs are now an endangered species and it is thought there are only about one million left.

Pregnant dead horse dumped in road

Pregnant dead horse dumped in road

07 May 2015

An RSPCA inspector said the sight of the dead animal was one of the most upsetting things she'd ever seen.

Labour candidate defects to Ukip on eve of election

Labour candidate defects to Ukip on eve of election

06 May 2015

A Labour campaign assistant and council candidate has switched to Ukip.

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

04 May 2015

A woman is furious after her nine-month old cockapoo needed stitches after it was horrifically attacked by another dog.

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

03 May 2015

A catapult was used in a cruel attack on a flock of birds, which left one pigeon dead. WARNING: Graphic picture.

Foxes slaughtered and dumped

Foxes slaughtered and dumped

30 April 2015

A group of foxes, including cubs, were killed and mutilated before being dumped in woodland in plastic bin liners.

Salon welcomes foxy customer

Salon welcomes foxy customer

30 April 2015

A foxy customer caused a bit of a stir at a Kent hairdressing salon after scuttling in and hiding behind a filing cabinet.

Appeal after dead birds found tied to fences

Appeal after dead birds found tied to fences

30 April 2015

The RSPCA has launched an appeal for information after the bodies of chickens, magpies and crows were found tied to fences along a footpath.

Cows called in to help country park

Cows called in to help country park

29 April 2015

A herd of cows will arrive in a West Malling country park this weekend with one goal: to eat!

Lucky by name, lucky by nature

Lucky by name, lucky by nature

29 April 2015

Although a three-hour search of mud flats ended with no sign of a missing dog, there was a happy ending for terrier Lucky and his owner.

Children save hedgehog from prickly situation

Children save hedgehog from prickly situation

27 April 2015

Young animal lovers helped save the life of a hedgehog after they discovered it was trapped down a drainpipe at their primary school.

'Hello? Is it me you're looking for?'

'Hello? Is it me you're looking for?'

27 April 2015

Lionel the Canterbury Cathedral cat who disappeared 10 days ago has casually sauntered back home.

Meet the Beast of Bossingham

Meet the Beast of Bossingham

26 April 2015

He weighs in at 12 stone and stands six foot tall on his hind legs, but is Samson the biggest dog in Kent?

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