Strangers have come to the aid of a family who were forced to spend Christmas funds on rescuing their moggie from a 75ft-high tree.

A mum has been left traumatised after an escaped dog attacked her and her Labradoodle near a primary school.

A beloved leopard who became popular with visitors at a wild animal park in Kent has died.

A boss of a charity set to be evicted after losing a three-year planning battle is raising funds for a new base.

A much-loved tiger raised by the owners of a Kent animal park since he was a cub has died.

A pair of white lioness sisters are to spend their twilight years at an animal sanctuary in the countryside.

A charity which has taken in 450 “misfit” unwanted animals says they will be destroyed if it cannot relocate.

An unusual bird has been spotted along a tree-lined path in a coastal town.

A family is grieving after one of the three horses stolen from their stables 11 days ago has been found dead.

A woman was bitten by a “stocky, dark brown dog” and sworn at by the owner who had “several missing teeth”.

Police investigating a “devastating” break-in at a family’s stables have recovered two stolen horses but say one foal remains missing.

A zookeeper lost the tip of his finger to a Siberian tiger after hand-feeding it meat in small chunks which he had prepared.

An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.

A cash-strapped animal centre is hoping a gift of beer from Sir Paul McCartney will save the day.

A heartbroken family say the life of their “beloved” pet Yorkshire terrier was “tragically cut short” after being hit by a vehicle on a golf course.

The founder of an animal charity who attended a court hearing and planning appeal in the same week says keeping it going has been “relentless”.

Dog wardens were called to a store after a pooch was abandoned there.

A grandmother is appealing for information after she discovered her three horses had been stolen from their stables overnight.

There are calls for the speed limit to be cut on a major route plagued by accidents and boy racers.

A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery has made a “very encouraging” recovery after six weeks of rehabilitation.