An animal sanctuary founder has welcomed 50 chickens who were removed from a free-range farm by animal activists.

Beachgoers have been assured that a substance initially thought to be palm oil has most likely come from the carcass of a 50ft sperm whale.

A Drag Race star is coming to town — to judge a cat contest.

A sperm whale died after becoming stranded in the Thames estuary.

Equipment has been stolen from a car used to help animals in need, including a whale stranded in Kent waters.

A 50ft-long sperm whale has died two days after first being spotted in Kent waters.

A 50ft sperm whale in Kent is still alive - but experts say chances of it finding its way back to deep water are very slim.

An animal sanctuary has announced the death of a lion which lived there for 15 years.

A dog and a cat started separate kitchen fires after they managed to turn on hobs with their paws.

A micro pig taken in by an animal charity has been given a new lease of life after making friends with a rescued dog.

A 50ft whale has been spotted 'spraying water in the air' off the county's coast.

A police dog helped arrest two men and a teenage boy suspected of planning a theft.

After three years and a cost of £17,000 to taxpayers a judge has ruled a pitbull-type dog does not have to be put to sleep.

From cliffs to protected parkland, and heritage railways to gardens, we've picked out six perfect places to take your pooch across Kent.

WARNING: Graphic images - Eggs have been stripped from supermarket shelves after animal activists uncovered shocking conditions of hens at a farm.

An innovative enclosure design means wildlife park visitors can now look up and see orangutans as they walk along an elevated corridor.

A gorilla has welcomed her first baby at a Kent wild animal park — but the father has quite a bit of experience.

Experts say growing evidence is emerging about the impact global warming is having on wildlife in Kent.

A slaughterhouse official has spoken out after his firm was cleared of breaching animal welfare rules. Warning: Distressing Images

A feline found in a bin bag was said to be "utterly terrified" after being abandoned on the school run.