An animal rescue service which has helped reunite thousands of pets with their owners over the last decade could soon close due to a lack of funds.

The RSPCA has warned it is facing a rehoming crisis with more rescue animals spending longer in the charity's care than ever before.

Firearms officers were called to reports of a ‘confused’ swan causing traffic delays on a busy motorway.

A pet owner says more needs to be done to prevent dog attacks after her Chihuahua was mauled to death in the street by a runaway Staffy.

Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.

Heart-warming footage shows a brown bear recovering with his keepers following a UK-first brain operation.

An animal park known for its variety of exotic cats has welcomed its newest resident.

A two-year-old bear from Kent is back in his den recovering having undergone surgery in a UK first today.

A fox had to be rescued after falling down a building site temporary lift shaft and breaking his leg.

A two-year-old brown bear living at a Kent animal park is set to undergo life-saving surgery having been diagnosed with a brain condition.

An inshore lifeboat was called after a cocker spaniel made its way onto marshland before getting cut off by an incoming tide.

Having grazed the hills above a town for almost three decades, a “local celebrity” has died sparking tributes from animal lovers.

A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.

A terrified mum fears a wild fox which repeatedly smashes through the cat flap to snuggle on her sofa could attack her children.

A “beloved” leopard which has lived in Kent for almost 20 years has died after keepers were faced with a “difficult decision”.

Train passengers have been facing delays due to a swan on a section of railway track this morning.

Seven whales have now been confirmed dead after becoming stranded on mudflats off the Kent coast.

Two frightened fox cubs had to be saved by rescuers after falling 10ft through a skylight into a flat.

An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.

Four dead whales have washed up on the Kent coast despite a rescue effort by divers.