An artist’s display saw performers holding “dead babies” in a Kent high street to protest against a “cruel” meat industry.

Wildlife rescuers say a shocking number of animal cruelty cases involving catapults has prompted some of them to buy metal detectors.

A dolphin has been captured on camera swimming in one of the county’s rivers.

Three dogs, three rabbits, two guinea pigs and 20 cats have been taken from a home by the RSPCA following welfare concerns.

Four pet rats were found dumped in a cramped carrier in a communal garden.

Hundreds of dead fish have been spotted floating on a lake, leaving residents “very upset”.

Police are appealing for witnesses after reports a woman was bitten by a “large dog breed with black fur” when walking down the street.

Park rangers have warned visitors to be careful, as thousands of toadlets are seen leaving the lake.

An animal rescue charity has profiled a dozen dogs up for adoption in the county who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

Animal keepers are desperately reviewing camera footage after the death of a snow leopard cub, less than five weeks after she was born.

A much-loved mountain lion which arrived at a Kent animal park just days after its first birthday has died.

A bull-breed owner has avoided jail after she failed to take her dying dog to the vets and allowed him to suffer weeks of unnecessary pain.

The RSPCA is appealing for help after being alerted to a cat and her four newborn kittens who were found in a back garden abandoned.

A Kent animal park has welcomed a litter of wild cat kittens in a feat described as "a truly special achievement" by keepers.

Proposals to replace a disused garage with two family homes have been given the green light, despite fears over the safety of hedgehogs.

An animal sanctuary has announced the successful birth of a snow leopard cub.

Two tiger siblings are settling into their new home at a Kent zoo - but despite not travelling far, their move was still something of a challenge.

Six baby hedgehogs have died after a woman was allegedly seen poking their mother with a broomstick an hour before it gave birth.

A teenage boy will appear in court accused of killing a seagull.

A safari park has teamed up with KentOnline to find a name for one of its newest, and cutest, animals.