An animal lover is urging to Islanders to be alert when pruning their shrubs and bushes.

A complaint about a noisy cockerel in a rural part of the Island led to fears it was going to be “removed” by Swale council.

A new-born black puppy was among more than a dozen 'sad' dogs rescued from the cold, dark shed of a breeder.

A family of young shelducks which were found on a busy road have been taken to a wildlife sanctuary until they are old enough to be released.

Former Gravesend and Northfleet FC manager who shares his bungalow with a 6ft crocodile is appealing for a mate for his reptile pal.

Male penguins Jumbs and Kermit have shunned female company for family life with a new foster chick.

A rare bee thought to be extinct in the UK since 1946 created a buzz when it was captured in Kent.

A hornet with huge jaws, a giant thorax and a stinger that looked like a needle was discovered by a welder after it landed on his machine.

An animal charity has been given a helping hand thanks to the Dartford Messenger.

A couple fear they have stumbled across a a giant killer Asian hornet - blamed for the deaths of six people - in their home.

After we featured a Ramsgate cat with a passing resemblance to Adolf Hitler (Thanet Extra - April 30), an owner has come forward with a picture of her

A crocodile owner has launched his own dating service for his 6ft reptile... who likes Classic FM and has a gsoh.

Teenagers have been causing ripples after being spotted walking their ducklings on leads in a town centre.

Meet Magic, the most popular new member of a school.

A search mission has been launched to find a foul-mouthed parrot - who shouts abuse at his owner and other pets - missing from home.

Waltzing Matilda, a gecko lizard, has been reunited with her tearful young owner - all thanks to the power of the internet.

Twins who caught a potentially deadly strain of E.Coli at a petting farm in one of the worst outbreaks ever recorded have been awarded compensation.

Keepers are today mourning the death of a much-loved tiger at a Kent animal park.

Mystery surrounds this tentacled visitor seen attacking crabs at a busy marina.

A Shetland pony was left with hooves so severely overgrown they were curling up at the ends like Arabian slippers.