As Storm Eunice wreaks havoc across the UK, many of the nation’s dogs have been caught up in the strong winds.
Stark weather warnings have been issued as winds hit 122mph – the highest-ever recorded in England.
Pet owners have been advised to keep their animals safe, with animal welfare charity the RSPCA urging people to keep an eye on the forecast where they live and to plan ahead.
As some dog owners have been able to enjoy blustering walks this morning before the weather worsened, pictures show their furry friends looking windswept, with some enjoying the strong winds on their fluffy faces.
One dog owner and her Bedlington Whippet, Merlyn, enjoyed a stroll by the sea at Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Another dog lover took their dog to the beach in New Brighton, Merseyside, as the Storm began to hit the south coast.
Meanwhile, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, dogs have been having fun in fresh snowfall.
A rare red warning means high impact is very likely, with Storm Eunice already forcing attractions to close, disrupting travel and damaging homes.
Rare ‘danger to life’ warnings, in particular, have been issued in London, the southeast and east of England and South Wales, amid worries that the storm could be one of the country’s worst in 30 years.
A number of flood warnings are also in place, and people are urged to consider their pets in any emergency plans.
RSPCA spokesperson Amy Ockelford said: ‘Be sure you have a plan so you know how to get your family, and your animals, out of danger should flooding affect you.
‘Floodwater can rise rapidly so we would urge people to act early and never to put themselves at risk to help an animal but to call our emergency rescuers on 0300 1234 999 for help.’
The charity is on standby to respond to flooding emergencies so it can rescue animals and people, and support evacuations where necessary.
However, they strongly advise animal lovers to never put their lives in danger to attempt to rescue an animal.
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