Frustrated mum takes dramatic step to warn lazy dog owners

A disabled mother fed up with dog poo outside her home has slammed lazy owners with a very public dressing down.

Big cat sanctuary slammed over model's raunchy photos with cheetahs

An animal protection society has today criticised a Kent big cat sanctuary for allowing a model to pose for raunchy pictures with cheetahs.

Rare bear pit goes into the history books

The only surviving brick-built bear pit in the UK has been given listed building status.

We've got them back! Family's joy at being reunited with stolen puppies

A family are overjoyed to have been reunited with their 11 stolen pedigree puppies after a large-scale search found them dumped in a garage.

Wanted: Dog to play a leading role in La Boheme

The search is on to find a pet pooch to star in a romantic opera at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford.

On-the-run ostrich ruffles feathers

An escaped ostrich has been causing traffic chaos today by racing cars at more than 40mph on a main road.

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

A young woman's taken on the role of mum to an owl who loves nothing better than to watch Top Gear and Star Wars.

Abandoned pony found dead

The gruesome discovery was made in Lenham.

Old Christmas trees go to a good home - local lions

Big cats get the lion's share of donated Christmas trees.

Found! Joy as family's stolen pedigree puppies discovered safe

A family have had their prayers answered after 11 golden retriever puppies stolen in a raid on their home were found safe today.

Owners on the look-out for beloved cat

A black and white cat from the Mill Hill area is nowhere to be seen since Monday morning.

Film first for historical drama shot in Kent

Shot cat's leg is amputated

RSPCA warns over netting

A fox has died after getting tangled in a football goal net.

Sick animal hater 'leaves biscuits' near broken glass

A twisted dog hater is believed to have left dog biscuits in a deliberate bid to lure animals to walk on broken glass.

Cats featured in the KM's column start 2014 in their new homes

Pets win the best prize of all - a new home - thanks to the KM and RSPCA joining forces.

Pet electrocuted by broken cable

A much loved family dog was electrocuted and killed instantly on Boxing Day after UK Power Networks failed to heed warnings that a loose power cable w

Missing pet found 500 miles from home

A much-loved pet dog has been reunited with her owner after being found 500 miles from home - but where she went for seven months remains a mystery.

Mauled mother: 'I thought dog would tear my throat out'

A terrified dog walker was dragged to the ground and mauled by another woman's seven-stone doberman - as the owner told her: 'He's only playing'.

Battle to save sight of abandoned puppy

A charity is appealing for help to save the sight of a terrified puppy found abandoned by heartless owners just days before Christmas.