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‘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.
Pick it up! Dog poo highlighted by spray painter in park
03 August 2024A mystery park user has taken the time to highlight the number of dog poop left by their owners.
Rare bird hatches in Kent for first time in 200 years
03 August 2024Conservationists are celebrating after the first chick from a species once extinct in Kent has hatched for the first time in 200 years.
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
03 August 2024An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
Dead dolphin found on beach
02 August 2024A council is ‘monitoring the situation’ after a dead dolphin washed up on a beach, as officers are not able to move the mammal due to its location.
Volunteers ‘horrified’ after 100 fishing hooks dumped at lake
02 August 2024A pair who volunteer for an animal rescue and found a huge number of fishing hooks dumped near a lake are urging people to clean up after themselves.
Fake letters threatening to poison foxes placed around town
01 August 2024A residents’ allotment group says false letters have been shared in its name which have been “altered to cause disruption and fear” among neighbours.
Cow on line halts train services
01 August 2024Train services were suspended because of a cow on the line.
‘My dog ate cannabis - the vet’s bill cost me £900’
01 August 2024Dog owners are being warned after a terrier was left “away with the fairies” after eating discarded cannabis on a popular beach.
Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death
28 July 2024Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.
‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets
28 July 2024A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.
Man, 19, arrested after geese killed by car
26 July 2024A 19-year-old has been arrested after eight geese were killed on a town road.
Call for dogs to be blood donors
26 July 2024An appeal has been made for dogs to become blood donors to help save the lives of other canines.
Neglected pony found ‘crawling with maggots’ on road
25 July 2024An investigation has been launched after an abandoned pony was found crawling with maggots and flies as it “stumbled down the road”.
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
24 July 2024An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
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