Festive Sunday markets, featuring donkeys from a local animal rescue charity, will be coming to a market town from this weekend.

A council is considering banning weed killer amid fears it is harmful to children and pets.

Christmas markets, lights switch-ons, festivals and fairs are all coming this weekend. Here's our guide to the latest in the festive line-up:

The National Trust has arranged for Santa Paws to give out festive treats to visiting fellow canines this Christmas.

As the night continues to draw in, it's important to make sure our furry friends still get enough exercise.

The death of an animal lover had previously helped introduce a policy allowing homeless people in temporary accommodation to keep their pets.

A blind man clung to the lead of his guide dog, unable to help him, while he was being attacked by another dog.

Kent may be far from Peru but trekking with some alpacas is a popular pastime. Here's what we thought when we tried it:

Six National Trust sites in Kent have launched a passport for walking your pet dog throughout the winter - with a treat at the end.

A seal has been seen swimming up and down the River Medway.

Animal lovers fear a “suspicious” pile of dog food dumped on a beach could have been poisoned.

A family are trying to find their dog which went missing after their house was broken into.

A dog found slumped by the side of the road in dire need of medical attention is now ready to find his forever home.

A family were shocked when their pet dog had double the amount of puppies their vet predicted.

Families are being urged to think before buying small pets after the RSPCA revealed how many animals it is rehoming in Kent.

Heartbreaking videos of a Greek street puppy in need of an operation to fix her fractured leg have inspired a family's bid to save the dog.

A missing moggy has been reunited to her owners after being found at a motorway service station.