A frightened pup who got herself stuck in a barbed wire fence has been rescued by firefighters.

The Dachshund-cross was found in Bethersden near Ashford just before 7.40pm yesterday.

One fire engine attended the scene in Bethersden Road and crews moved the barbed wire out of the way and helped the dog to safety.

Speaking about the incident on Facebook, the fire service said once safely released, crews “gave her some TLC” before finding her a home for the night.

The pooch was then handed into the care of a veterinary centre, where she was looked after and scanned for an identity chip.

Her family have since been found and she will soon be returned home.