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Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

Meet the real-life Dr Doolittles! The sisters who care for animals in trouble

From saving swans to rescuing injured foxes, how two volunteers are helping the county’s animals at Christmas

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

Former pub and Chinese restaurant to become new vets

A former pub-turned-restaurant which served customers for three decades is to be converted into a new veterniary practice.

Huge dog show to get tails wagging

Huge dog show to get tails wagging

Kent dog owners can treat their pups to fun agility courses, aqua zones, Best in Show contests and more.

'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'

'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'

Teenage sweethearts who met volunteering at an animal sanctuary now have five rescue horses of their own, and tied the knot this summer.

Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens

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

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‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

‘Doggy afternoon tea by the lake - Bone Appétit!’

Our reviewer took her border terrier to try out a hotel’s new canine culinary experience — don’t worry, we review the food for “humans” too!

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World’s only Pupuccino Bar coming to Kent as part of Labrador Cafe

World’s only Pupuccino Bar coming to Kent as part of Labrador Cafe

A canine experience hosted by a company featured on Dragons’ Den is taking over a nightclub for a day.

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Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

Cat owners risk £500 fines as new law comes into force

New rules for cat owners mean that felines must now be microchipped by law and a failure to do so could see people face a £500 fine.

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Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Beach ban warning lifted after ‘toxic’ fears

Seaside visitors advised to stay away from popular beaches have now been given the green light to enter the water again.

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Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer

Dog friendly beaches in Kent this summer

From May 1 the rules around dogs on Kent’s beaches change in many areas – so which of our coastal spots remain dog-friendly throughout the summer?

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Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Is this pub the answer to our canine conundrum?

Our reviewer went on the hunt for the best spot for Sunday lunch after a country ramble with his four-legged friend in tow.

What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

What questions should you ask when buying a puppy?

With Crufts hitting TV screens – and many puppies born in spring – vets are sharing the questions those thinking of buying a dog this year should ask.

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Kent worst place for XL bully thefts outside of London

Kent worst place for XL bully thefts outside of London

New figures have revealed Kent to have the second highest reports of dog thefts in the UK.

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‘Superhero’ pup chosen as face of national ad campaign

‘Superhero’ pup chosen as face of national ad campaign

A special assistance dog has been picked from thousands to be the new star of a pet food advert.

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Kent hospital patients ‘delighted’ after visit from therapy pony

Kent hospital patients ‘delighted’ after visit from therapy pony

A therapy pony has visited a hospital as part of an ongoing drive to use animal therapy to boost patient recovery and experience.

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Fears Hollywood film will ‘glamourise designer cat breed’

Fears Hollywood film will ‘glamourise designer cat breed’

Animal charities have raised concerns over the impact a new film starring Henry Cavill and Dua Lipa could have on cat welfare.

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Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

We have rounded up a list of our reader’s oldest pets, including dogs, cats, a guinea pig and a parrot.

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Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

A horrified owner has discovered an airgun pellet lodged in his pet’s head for the last two years.

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How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

How Kent’s cats spend Christmas at Battersea

From crackers to festive treats, volunteers at a charity are going the extra mile for a special group of cats still looking for a home this Christmas.

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Vets call for pet blood donors

Vets call for pet blood donors

A vet has asked pet owners to help save animal lives by volunteering their dogs to give blood.

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