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'Pet owners should not have to live in fear'

'Pet owners should not have to live in fear'

The increase in pet thefts during the pandemic is to be investigated by a new government taskforce, it has been announced today.

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Who will you choose in the first round of the Kent Pets Tournament?

Who will you choose in the first round of the Kent Pets Tournament?

The competition to decide Kent's Pet of the Month is back, this time with more animals to choose from - including a Duprasi and a Maine Coon.

'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

'Our cat brought home a goldfish - and it was still alive'

A family was left scratching their heads after their cat came home with a goldfish that turned out to be very much alive.

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Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

Joy as family reunited with stolen dog

A family has been reunited with their missing dog - but remain concerned about their other beloved cocker spaniel which has not yet been found.

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Why driving with your pet could cost you £5,000

Why driving with your pet could cost you £5,000

With an increase in pet ownership since lockdown and more expected to travel with animals than before, drivers are being warned to check the rules.

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A look inside the dog grooming salon on wheels

A look inside the dog grooming salon on wheels

A Medway dog groomer was forced to take her business to the roads after lockdown shut her shop - now the salon is doing better than ever.

Pet reception area opens at cross-Channel terminal

Pet reception area opens at cross-Channel terminal

Pet owners travelling to France have a new dedicated area at which to check-in and have their documents checked.

Festival celebrates bond between dogs and humans

Festival celebrates bond between dogs and humans

A festival launching online celebrates the amazing bond between dogs and their owners with a series of heart-warming and inspirational short films.

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

What's on this bank holiday weekend across Kent

Does a bank holiday weekend put a smile on your face? Here's our guide to what's on in Kent from tractor rides and lambs to festivals and bluebells.

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Beloved spaniels stolen in early morning break-in

Beloved spaniels stolen in early morning break-in

Two men stole a pair of dogs from a kennel in a back garden in an early-morning break in.

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

Councillors 'torn' over dog walking site

A decision on whether a 'highly valued' dog walking field can remain open has been postponed.

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The everyday cost of pets from sleep loss to poo pick-ups

The everyday cost of pets from sleep loss to poo pick-ups

We have crunched the numbers on the total poos picked up and hours of sleep lost for the average individual and all pet owners across the county.

'Biggest dog ever' in need of a home

'Biggest dog ever' in need of a home

An animal centre is on the lookout for owners wanting to take home a gentle giant weighing in at a whopping 100kg.

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Three ways to get dogs used to post-lockdown life

Three ways to get dogs used to post-lockdown life

A pet behaviourist has come up with training tips for dog owners to help their furry friends feel less anxious as lockdown continues to be eased.

April's Pet of the Month revealed

April's Pet of the Month revealed

It's time to reveal the winner of the monthly Kent Pets Tournament - and we want to hear from you if your pet could come out on top next month?

A dog walk like no other

A dog walk like no other

A charity dog walk which organisers say is a 'Sunday stroll like no other' is returning to the county later this year.

Confusion over 'dognapping detective' as election race heats up

Confusion over 'dognapping detective' as election race heats up

A Police and Crime Commissioner candidate is calling for a pets protection officer to be appointed - but the current PCC says the position exists.

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Virtual training for pandemic puppies

Virtual training for pandemic puppies

Animal welfare charity Battersea has launched online training classes to help dogs bought in the pandemic cope once restrictions ease.

Inside the 'modest' house with the incredible exotic garden

Inside the 'modest' house with the incredible exotic garden

A couple who have dedicated their lives to monkeys and transformed their garden into an oasis are concerned over the ease of owning exotic animals.

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Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Thousands raised for TikTok star pooch's vet treatment

Donations from across the world have been flooding in to help fund the vet treatment for an internet famous pug from Kent.

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