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Hawk eyes is on pest patrol

Hawk eyes is on pest patrol

11 March 2014

The talon-ts of a hawk have been brought in to scare pests away from a shopping centre.

Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

Gran's terror at bloody attack that leaves dog fighting for life

11 March 2014

A grandmother's told of the terrifying moment the dog she was holding in her arms was left with horrendous injuries in an attack by a larger animal.

Missing dog leaves trail of blood behind

Missing dog leaves trail of blood behind

11 March 2014

A dog which bolted along railway tracks after it was startled by a loud bang left blood spots on a train station platform.

Pooches from west Kent compete to be named Top Dog

Pooches from west Kent compete to be named Top Dog

11 March 2014

Small screen fame beckons for two dogs vying for the title of Sport Relief's Top Dog

 Peter and Timber taking sledding in their stride

Peter and Timber taking sledding in their stride

10 March 2014

A man has found a novel hobby for a dog his late wife bought to keep him company before she lost her battle against cancer – urban sledding.

Abandoned pony rescued from death

Abandoned pony rescued from death

10 March 2014

A dumped colt found underweight, weak and infested with lice has been rescued, but still faces a battle to stay alive.

Protests at return of live animal exports

Protests at return of live animal exports

10 March 2014

Animal welfare campaigners are protesting at a Kent port this morning where live animals have been exported for the first time in almost a year.

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

Seriously ill mum’s distress as shot cat fights for life

09 March 2014

A mother suffering from an incurable disease has been left heartbroken after her cat was shot with an air rifle - narrowly missing his vital organs.

RSPCA will monitor export of sheep from Ramsgate

RSPCA will monitor export of sheep from Ramsgate

07 March 2014

RSPCA officers will be at the port of Ramsgate on Monday when a shipment of sheep is due to leave at around 10am.

Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

06 March 2014

A devastated farmer has lost dozens of animals after they were mauled by dogs in two horrific attacks in just days.

Death row dogs win reprieve after deadly attack on alpacas

Death row dogs win reprieve after deadly attack on alpacas

05 March 2014

Two Staffordshire bull terriers that killed alpacas have won a reprieve after a court ruled they should not be put down. Warning: Graphic image.

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

04 March 2014

The beloved horse of a woman who lost her battle with cancer joined mourners at the side of her grave today.

Hedgehog paralysed after being kicked 'like a football' by yobs

Hedgehog paralysed after being kicked 'like a football' by yobs

04 March 2014

A hedgehog has paralysed back legs and is badly bruised after being kicked "like a football" by a gang of teenage boys.

Warning as dangerous dogs 'brought into Kent for illegal fighting rings'

Warning as dangerous dogs 'brought into Kent for illegal fighting rings'

04 March 2014

Killer dog breeds illegal in Britain are being brought into Kent by gangs for dangerous fights, the RSPCA has warned.

'Help us catch cat's killer'

'Help us catch cat's killer'

02 March 2014

A couple are pleading for help to catch the marksman who gunned down and killed their pet cat.

Dangerous pit bulls are being illegally brought through the port of Dover

Dangerous pit bulls are being illegally brought through the port of Dover

01 March 2014

Pit bulls are being illegally brought through the port of Dover for dog fighting.

 Tougher rules planned to keep dogs under control

Tougher rules planned to keep dogs under control

01 March 2014

Dogs would have to be kept on leads between Sandown and Walmer castles if tough new proposals to combat dog fouling go ahead.

Happy homecoming for lucky black cats

Happy homecoming for lucky black cats

28 February 2014

A Broadstairs family are thrilled that their beloved black cats have mysteriously reappeared following publicity through the KM Group

Dog thieves hunted after puppies stolen in raid on home

Dog thieves hunted after puppies stolen in raid on home

27 February 2014

Police are hunting thieves who stole seven puppies and an adult dog from a house in a raid that left another animal injured.

Lab staff accused of cruelty to animals

Lab staff accused of cruelty to animals

27 February 2014

A petition has been launched against the practices of a Kent lab that extracts venom from snakes, scorpions and spiders to sell for medical research.

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