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Moose runs loose in animal park

Moose runs loose in animal park

16 September 2013

A moose is loose in this country for the first time in thousands of years.

Horse rescued near the Ashford Designer Outlet

Horse rescued near the Ashford Designer Outlet

14 September 2013

A horse which may have slipped into a ditch in Ashford had to be rescued with the help of a crane

Blind woman and guide dog banned from cafe

Blind woman and guide dog banned from cafe

13 September 2013

A woman's told of her shock after she and her guide dog were turned away from a cafe for 'hygiene reasons'.

Guide dog and owner told to leave cafe

Guide dog and owner told to leave cafe

12 September 2013

A woman says she was humiliated when she and her guide dog were forced to leave a cafe in Deal

 Owner amazed as frightened dog goes in search of her

Owner amazed as frightened dog goes in search of her

12 September 2013

When rescue dog Hockey ran off from woods having been spooked by the sound of a gunshot, owners Len and Sue Coe didn’t know where he might have gone.

Calls for end to live exports... one year after dozens of sheep shot

Calls for end to live exports... one year after dozens of sheep shot

12 September 2013

The RSPCA has led calls for an end to live exports exactly one year after more than 40 sheep had to be shot at Ramsgate.

Fears as puppies killed by contagious virus

Fears as puppies killed by contagious virus

12 September 2013

A woman who lost four puppies to the deadly parvovirus has today called for more dog vaccinations

Kent Police urge look-out for hare coursing

Kent Police urge look-out for hare coursing

11 September 2013

Police officers are on the look-out for illegal hare coursers and poachers after stopping and searching three men suspected of hunting with dogs

Red-faced owner's 'reunion' with missing moggy is shortlived

Red-faced owner's 'reunion' with missing moggy is shortlived

11 September 2013

The heartwarming story of 'Sonny' - the missing moggy reunited with its owners after five years - has a twist in its tail.

Cat loses eye in vicious attack

Cat loses eye in vicious attack

11 September 2013

A pet cat needed to have her eye removed following a violent attack by thugs in Ashford.

Animal campaigners anniversary memorial

Animal campaigners anniversary memorial

10 September 2013

One year on from the events at Ramsgate’s port which led to the death of dozens of sheep, animal campaigners are holding an anniversary memorial.

Yellow ribbon scheme aims to promote hound harmony

Yellow ribbon scheme aims to promote hound harmony

07 September 2013

If you see a dog with a yellow ribbon on its collar – it’s not just there for decoration.

Twins jailed for beating dog to death

Twins jailed for beating dog to death

06 September 2013

Homeless twin brothers have been locked up after beating a dog to death while high on drink and drugs. WARNING: Contains distressing image.

Animal sanctuary rescues alpaca left 'in terrible condition'

Animal sanctuary rescues alpaca left 'in terrible condition'

02 September 2013

An animal rescuer as saved an abandoned and starving alpaca.

Shop owner's 'sabotage' claim after dead mouse found on shelf

Shop owner's 'sabotage' claim after dead mouse found on shelf

02 September 2013

A woman claims she has been set up by a rival business after her off licence was closed when hygiene inspectors found a decomposing mouse on a shelf.

Pet is mauled in vicious dog attack

Pet is mauled in vicious dog attack

31 August 2013

A walk in Gravesend ended in horror when a West Highland terrier was attacked by dogs.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a wallaby in Kent!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a wallaby in Kent!

30 August 2013

A driver was shocked when he spotted this cute wallaby in a quiet country lane early this morning.

Huge response to dumped kittens plea

Huge response to dumped kittens plea

28 August 2013

The RSPCA has been inundated with offers to rehome dozens of starving kittens dumped in woodland... as their condition improves significantly.

Greedy vet jailed for insurance scam

Greedy vet jailed for insurance scam

27 August 2013

A crooked vet who invented fictional cats to claim thousands from pet insurance companies to fund his lavish lifestyle has been locked up.

Owner’s relief as cat is found after 13-mile trek

Owner’s relief as cat is found after 13-mile trek

26 August 2013

A missing cat has been reunited with his delighted owner, after being found more than two months later and 13 miles away.

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