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Holiday park boss defends fox killings as neighbours left ‘heartbroken’
31 August 2024A holiday park boss has defended exterminating foxes wreaking havoc on his land - saying the “vermin” were even stealing items from campers.
Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion
26 August 2024A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.
Animal lover ‘heartbroken’ after celebrity emu dies
24 August 2024An emu that hit headlines for his escape attempts has had to be put down by his “heartbroken” owner.
Terrier ‘so weak it struggled to stand’ dumped in crate
23 August 2024The RSPCA is investigating after an emaciated dog was found abandoned in a crate and covered in faeces.
'Escaped' exotic bird spotted at Kent beauty spot
23 August 2024Wildlife fans have flocked to a Kent beauty spot after an “escaped” exotic bird was spotted.
Doves in box abandoned in park
22 August 2024The RSPCA is appealing for information after four doves were found in a box dumped at a country park.
Delays as police scrambled to horse on main road
21 August 2024Traffic was delayed after a horse was wandered on a main road.
Girl ‘bitten’ by Staffordshire terrier during bus trip
20 August 2024A Staffordshire bull terrier which reportedly sunk its teeth into a child on a bus has prompted a police probe.
Former dance studio could become vets’ surgery
19 August 2024A vet says his new surgery will cater for cats and dogs but will also have a specialist service for exotic animals.
Lion in ‘shell-shocked’ state completes 1,400-mile trip and arrives in Kent
16 August 2024A lion with “psychological issues” is now a Kent resident and will be one of five big cats to be rescued from the war-torn country of Ukraine.
Illegal dog breeder convicted after noise complaints
14 August 2024A woman who adapted her house to breed German shepherds illegally has been prosecuted, after neighbours reported hearing dogs barking uncontrollably.
Beautiful video shows flock of rare white storks in Kent field
14 August 2024Footage has been captured of a rare bird, with around 50 spotted near a windmill.
Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash
13 August 2024A devastated woman whose beloved horse tragically died after being hit by a car is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road.
‘Rats have destroyed everything - we have to all sleep in the living room’
13 August 2024A mum and her two young sons have to sleep in their living room because rats have infested the upstairs bedrooms and loft.
‘I’m not scared of scrutiny’: Reptile club founder hits back at ‘exploitation’ claims
12 August 2024A reptile lover who runs regular meet ups and events across the county has hit back at concerns raised by a protection agency over animal welfare.
'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'
11 August 2024Teenage sweethearts who met volunteering at an animal sanctuary now have five rescue horses of their own, and tied the knot this summer.
RSPCA ‘particularly concerned’ about weapon attacks on animals in Kent
08 August 2024Kent has the highest number of weapon attacks on animals in the country over the last three years, worrying data shows.
Owner’s shock after 74-year-old tortoise stolen from back garden
06 August 2024A beloved tortoise who has been with the same family for 49 years was nabbed from her owner’s back garden.
Gorilla born in Kent animal park achieves amazing first in the wild
05 August 2024A silverback born and reared at a wildlife sanctuary has become the first in the world to breed with others in the wild.
Farmer’s plea after sheep killed in cruel dog attack
05 August 2024A furious farmer is pleading with dog walkers to keep their pets under control after a sheep was killed in a vicious attack.
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