WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The RSPCA is investigating after a ‘distressing’ video emerged online of a man hitting his dog multiple times at a park.

A pet groomer has splashed out £10,000 to create a free-of-charge XL Bully field where banned dogs can play off the lead unmuzzled.

Footage of a seagull hopping off a highspeed train onto a platform after appearing to have rested its wings has gone viral.

An animal rescue group has reported a 100% increase in the number of pedigree cats dumped on the streets of Kent.

The owner of an epileptic XL Bully has pleaded to the government for more time to neuter her dog which vets say is too ill to undergo an operation.

A deer which got stuck in a garden gate was saved thanks to the RSPCA and a car jack.

An emu called Dougie is back home but in the dog house after fleeing through a fence – and interrupting his owner’s “rare” meal out.

A father and daughter are worried their pet alpacas and goats could be culled as the animals are set to be tested for the bluetongue virus.

Private-hire dog parks have seen an influx in calls from XL Bully owners – but they won’t be allowed to play with others.

A driver spotted an emu roaming in the middle of a country lane.

A cocker spaniel severely fractured four bones in its paw which led to complicated surgery lasting more than an hour.

Officers rescued a lost swan Hot Fuzz-style – as well as a dog – after they were both found wandering along roads alone.

Animal lovers held a candlelit vigil for XL Bully dogs being put down as a law banning the breed came into force.

Our reporter visited an animal rescue to meet some of the cats waiting to go to their forever homes, as well as the people who help get them there.

A vigil will be held to honour XL Bullies put down following a ban on the breed.

A whale has been removed from the shore of the River Thames - three days after first being spotted.

Owners of XL Bullies are to gather at a Kent beach this weekend to walk their dogs unmuzzled for the last time.

A recovery mission to remove a “massive” dead whale which washed up on the shoreline has been hit by delays due to the storm.

Footage shows the moment a protester was held back after waving a placard in front of horses during a Boxing Day parade.

Scientists are investigating what caused the death of a huge 30 ft whale found washed up on the shore by a family out walking their dog.