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Jassper bounces back after life in a cage

Jassper bounces back after life in a cage

17 October 2013

A neglected Jack Russell kept in a cage for five years is now happy and healthy in his new home.

Mum distraught after baby picks up UK's most venomous spider

Mum distraught after baby picks up UK's most venomous spider

17 October 2013

A mother has been left terrified after her 15-month-old daughter picked up Britain's most venomous spider at home.

Adorable but unwanted and in need - can you help?

Adorable but unwanted and in need - can you help?

17 October 2013

Kitten refugees at Thanet's RSPCA animal centre are in urgent need of new homes in a record year for unwanted cats.

Owner’s warning after dog picks up fish hook on beach

Owner’s warning after dog picks up fish hook on beach

17 October 2013

Fishermen who discard their equipment on the beach have been branded thoughtless by a dog owner whose pet was badly injured by a hook.

More unwanted cats in Thanet

More unwanted cats in Thanet

16 October 2013

Tough economic times and irresponsible owners have led to an all-time high in the number of abandoned and unwanted cats at Thanet RSPCA’s Woodchurch A

Puppy nearly dies after swallowing mystery green objects

Puppy nearly dies after swallowing mystery green objects

16 October 2013

A rough collie puppy collapsed after it ate two green bits of plastic that were thrown into a garden at Park Farm, Ashford

 Cliff plunge dog had to be put down

Cliff plunge dog had to be put down

16 October 2013

The dog which fell 200 feet down a cliff near Dover last week has been put to sleep.

Spider strikes as man washes up

Spider strikes as man washes up

16 October 2013

A spider lurking in a plug hole sank its fangs into a man's finger and drew blood when he tried to unblock his sink.

Awesome dude – but no Ninja...

Awesome dude – but no Ninja...

14 October 2013

Police are more used to mobile phones and lost wallets being handed in at reception... until this fella came along.

Missing Otis reunited with owner.....80 miles away!

Missing Otis reunited with owner.....80 miles away!

09 October 2013

A Chihuahua which went missing from Herne Bay two weeks ago was back in the arms of his owner this morning after she collected him from London.

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

04 October 2013

The full extent of the false widow spider scare spreading across Kent has been revealed for the first time.

New home for Jasper after life in a cage

New home for Jasper after life in a cage

02 October 2013

A dog who spent more than five years in a cage, in his own mess with a muzzle on, has been rehomed.

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

Mum finds venomous 'false widow' spider hanging from ceiling

02 October 2013

A mother was shocked to find what experts believe could be one of Britain's most venomous spiders hanging from a ceiling at her home.

Feathers ruffled as geese stop traffic

Feathers ruffled as geese stop traffic

01 October 2013

Drivers stopped in their tracks on a business park this afternoon when a row geese lined up to cross a dual-carriageway.

Police called after wallaby stops traffic

Police called after wallaby stops traffic

01 October 2013

Traffic officers from Kent Police were called to help search for a wallaby spotted in a village road this morning.

Fears 'pet-hater' poisoned six cats with anti-freeze in 48 hours

Fears 'pet-hater' poisoned six cats with anti-freeze in 48 hours

30 September 2013

A vet believes six cats that died after drinking anti-freeze in the same area within just two days were deliberately poisoned by an animal-hater.

Ivory thieves steal elephant tusk

Ivory thieves steal elephant tusk

30 September 2013

Police are checking CCTV after two men stole an elephant tusk on display in the museum of a Kent wildlife park.

Buster's adventures down a rabbit hole

Buster's adventures down a rabbit hole

30 September 2013

Jack russell Buster has returned from his adventures down a hole, where he got stuck for hours after chasing a rabbit.

Dog theft fears after Chihuahua disappears

Dog theft fears after Chihuahua disappears

30 September 2013

The devastated owner of a missing Chihuahua fears it may have been stolen

Man's horror as large spider 'sinks fangs' into his hand in garden

Man's horror as large spider 'sinks fangs' into his hand in garden

27 September 2013

A man has spoken of the moment a terrifying-looking spider "sank its fangs" into him, leaving his finger red and numb for hours.

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