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Kent dog owners can treat their pups to fun agility courses, aqua zones, Best in Show contests and more.
Teenage sweethearts who met volunteering at an animal sanctuary now have five rescue horses of their own, and tied the knot this summer.
A three-storey shop dedicated to our four-legged friends has launched in a town centre.
Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!
A canine experience hosted by a company featured on Dragons’ Den is taking over a nightclub for a day.
New rules for cat owners mean that felines must now be microchipped by law and a failure to do so could see people face a £500 fine.
Seaside visitors advised to stay away from popular beaches have now been given the green light to enter the water again.
From May 1 the rules around dogs on Kent’s beaches change in many areas – so which of our coastal spots remain dog-friendly throughout the summer?
Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.
With Crufts hitting TV screens – and many puppies born in spring – vets are sharing the questions those thinking of buying a dog this year should ask.
New figures have revealed Kent to have the second highest reports of dog thefts in the UK.
A special assistance dog has been picked from thousands to be the new star of a pet food advert.
A therapy pony has visited a hospital as part of an ongoing drive to use animal therapy to boost patient recovery and experience.
Animal charities have raised concerns over the impact a new film starring Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa could have on cat welfare.
We have rounded up a list of our reader’s oldest pets, including dogs, cats, a guinea pig and a parrot.
A horrified owner has discovered an airgun pellet lodged in his pet’s head for the last two years.
From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.
A vet has asked pet owners to help save animal lives by volunteering their dogs to give blood.
An animal rescue volunteer who started fostering cats in 2015 has reached the milestone of caring for more than 140 cats and kittens.
An entrepreneurial couple have opened their first pet shop - just three years after launching the business in their hallway cupboard.
A family has told of their heartbreak after their 18-year-old cat died after being brutally attacked by a dog.
A 16-year-old cat has been found 18 miles from her home, after more than four years missing.
There is plenty dog owners can do to prepare their pets for upcoming fireworks, says a charity, which is sharing its top tips ahead of Bonfire Night.
There will be professional photoshoots at a seaside dog festival for owners who want that perfect picture with their pooch.
A family have been left heartbroken after their American XL Bully was seized by police for biting a delivery driver.
Events company Pop and Bark is bringing its hugely popular - and very Instagrammable - ‘Pupucino’ bar and doggy bakery to a Kent location.
Animal lovers were queuing out the door on the opening weekend of a village pet store.
Pet rehoming site Pets4Homes has found the UK’s most favoured breeds but there has also been a sharp decline in the popularity of one group of dogs.
A dog-lover has given up her career in admin to set up a business aimed at helping pet owners exercise their pooches in a safe and secure place.
The dog breeds most likely to enjoy mischief making have made it into a Kennel Club’s list of naughtiest dogs but do you agree with the findings?
A fast-spreading outbreak of feline coronavirus has reportedly killed 300,000 cats in Cyprus alone but what is the virus and are pets here in danger?
A council is reminding dog walkers to keep their pets away from restricted areas of the coast.
A dog groomers, spa and pet store is set to open in a former hairdressers following a refurbishment.
Snake owners must remain vigilant to the whereabouts of their pets, says the RSPCA, as calls to its hotline about missing reptiles rocket in summer.
‘If in doubt, don’t go out’ say animal welfare experts who fear some dog owners don’t fully appreciate the dangers of heat exhaustion.
A sweet-natured dog is looking for her new family after arriving at an animal rescue as a stray.
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