A three-legged cat has been euthanised after being shot by an air gun - years after losing its leg in a separate attack.

An animal park is hoping to introduce bison into the wild on the outskirts of a town provided it can raise several thousand pounds.

A dog found abandoned by the side of the road has been given a happy new home.

Dog lovers fear a mystery meat dumper who "hates animals" is leaving piles of poisoned scraps near a popular playing field.

As growing numbers of people go vegan we take a look at what has caused its surge in popularity.

A woman has spoken out after a child found a dead seagull amid reports of catapult crime.

A Bichon Frise X found with matted fur, lesions and dental disease has been named after a star athlete.

Scientists who carried out a post mortem on the whale that died in the Thames have confirmed it was killed after being struck by a ship.

Heartbreaking videos of a Greek street puppy in need of an operation to fix her fractured leg have inspired a family's bid to save the dog.

WARNING: Distressing images. Arthur the French Bulldog is having his eyes removed after being hit by a van.

A humpback whale which tragically died a day after being spotted in the River Thames has been winched from the water.

The whale, affectionately dubbed Hessy the Humpback, which surfaced in the Thames yesterday morning has died.

A whale has been spotted swimming near the Kent coast.

An elusive species of bat not seen in Kent for more than 100 years has been spotted in the county.

A missing moggy has been reunited to her owners after being found at a motorway service station.

A day dedicated to remembering a town's zoo, which shut its gates 60 years ago, will be held this weekend.

Freshwater fish have been killed or found in severe distress following the high tides and strong winds.

An animal charity says more people are abandoning designer dogs at animal shelters than ever before.

A distraught animal-lover says she was handed her dead cat in a bin bag by an 'indifferent' council employee after it was killed by a car.

A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of drink-driving following a crash last night.