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Stolen dog turns up... 50 miles from home

Stolen dog turns up... 50 miles from home

11 July 2014

A cocker spaniel has been discovered 50 miles from home 20 days after she was stolen.

Kayak trio prepare for triple challenge

Kayak trio prepare for triple challenge

10 July 2014

A kayaking challenge will see three men paddle 70 miles in three different tasks for the RNLI, including a cross-channel attempt

The curious cockatiel addicted to gadgets

The curious cockatiel addicted to gadgets

09 July 2014

A gadget-loving cockatiel is keeping at the cutting edge of technology... by constantly playing with her owner's iPad.

Albino spider spotted in Kent

Albino spider spotted in Kent

07 July 2014

First there were albino squirrels, now Kent can lay claim to an all-white spider spotted in a garden - question is, is it rare?

Puppy fighting for life after being rescued from 'death's door'

Puppy fighting for life after being rescued from 'death's door'

07 July 2014

A puppy found dehydrated, underweight and suffering from hypothermia is battling for survival after being rescued.

Gull guzzles duck whole on rat-plagued pond

Gull guzzles duck whole on rat-plagued pond

06 July 2014

One of the few ducks remaining on a rat-plagued pond has been eaten... by a gull.

Devil cat's rampage ends... thanks to leather-clad man

Devil cat's rampage ends... thanks to leather-clad man

03 July 2014

A 'devil cat' caused hell when it invaded a couple's home... smashing antiques, scratching the owner and urinating on the floor.

Is Kent facing a Roman snail invasion?

Is Kent facing a Roman snail invasion?

03 July 2014

Kent could be facing a second Roman invasion... and this time their greatest weapon is slime!

Royal copycats blamed as dog stolen from kennels

Royal copycats blamed as dog stolen from kennels

02 July 2014

A couple whose cocker spaniel was stolen while they were on holiday were told they're in demand.... because the Duchess of Cambridge has one.

Swan's life saved by diving firefighter

Swan's life saved by diving firefighter

01 July 2014

A baby swan is recovering well after a brutal dog attack in a Tonbridge park prompted a firefighter to dive off a boat to its rescue.

Owner's appeal after dog killed by car

Owner's appeal after dog killed by car

01 July 2014

A florist is appealing for witnesses after his beloved dog Jack was run over and killed on a main road.

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

30 June 2014

This mammoth moth, measuring 10cms in length, had a family puzzling... until they turned to sleuths on Facebook.

Cat safely home after nine-month tour of Island

Cat safely home after nine-month tour of Island

30 June 2014

A curious cat that has been wandering around the Island for nine months has been reunited with its owners – who live 40 miles away.

Kittens dumped in country lane

Kittens dumped in country lane

30 June 2014

A litter of kittens was found dumped in a ditch in a quiet country lane.

Rat pack killing ducks at park lake

Rat pack killing ducks at park lake

29 June 2014

A plague of rats has launched a killing spree... with young ducklings at a lake targeted.

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

27 June 2014

Shocking video has emerged of three killer dogs stalking down a residential road before launching a ferocious attack on a small cat.

Neglected dog found wandering streets is rescued

Neglected dog found wandering streets is rescued

25 June 2014

A dog in a serious state of neglect has been rescued after being found wandering the streets.

Snakes alive!

Snakes alive!

24 June 2014

An animal charity is struggling with an increased number of snakes and reptiles abandoned by their owners.

Shot cat has leg amputated

Shot cat has leg amputated

24 June 2014

A cat found cowering in a bush and covered in blood had to have its leg amputated - after an X-ray revealed it had been shot with a pellet gun.

Horrified shoppers call police to distressed dog in hot car

Horrified shoppers call police to distressed dog in hot car

24 June 2014

Police were called to Bluewater after calls of concern about a dog left in a car.

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