A Kent man has been arrested in Ethiopia and held in prison overnight, according to an animal rights group.

A devastated pet owner is warning dog walkers to be more vigilant after his cat was shot by a suspected pellet gun before being attacked by a dog.

The RSPCA has received more than 40,000 reports of animal abuse across England and Wales between January and June, according to new figures.

Firefighters were called to a residential street to rescue a trapped bird.

An animal welfare group has praised a decision to cancel an “abhorrent” reptile market at a school but fears it could still go ahead elsewhere.

The wet, windy, humid conditions may create the ideal conditions for ‘flying ant day’ with the natural phenomenon thought to be around the corner.

A blue plaque has been put up in memory of a “true gent” wandering cat who became famous in a village

A man says his dad is lucky to be alive after an XL Bully attacked him from behind, leaving severe injuries to his arms and legs.

A three-storey shop dedicated to our four-legged friends has launched in a town centre.

A pregnant cat found abandoned in a sealed box is believed to have been trapped there for days.

Compulsory microchipping for dogs has been law since 2016 yet despite the number of canines found without ID, few people ultimately face prosecution.

Cows have been blocking roads as children leave school and late at night as fences surrounding their fields “keep being cut”.

There are fears a “cat killer” is prowling Kent after schoolchildren found a pet decapitated in an elderly resident’s garden.

A family of swans almost got themselves into trouble after wandering onto a busy dual carriageway before being caught by police.

A cruel dog owner hacked out their pet’s microchip before dumping the wounded animal to wander the streets.

A wildlife park is giving visitors a chance to see elephants, gorillas and big cats for less with discounted tickets.

A man who waited on badgers, foxes and neighbourhood cats by opening a backyard restaurant during the pandemic says he’s had to scale things back.

A popular veterinary surgery has permanently closed after almost 100 years due to “extensive” issues with the building.

Prospective pet owners have been warned against purchasing “aggressive” rabbits on Gumtree after one woman was told to put hers “in the bin”.

A missing cat who has become a celebrity in his home city has been found 15 miles away in another town - and may have been hit by a car.