RSPCA urges pet owners to prepare for incoming storms

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 15:58 · Archive

The RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners as Storm Austen brings winds up to 55mph across the UK.

The RSPCA has issued urgent advice to pet owners as Storm Austen brings strong winds across the UK, with another storm, Boelo, expected to cause further disruption over the weekend. On 23 October, the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings for much of England and Wales, predicting wind gusts of up to 55mph.

Dr Samantha Gaines, an RSPCA pet expert, said the storms 'could possibly lead to flooding and other damage caused by very strong gusts of wind'. She warned that 'floodwater can rise very quickly' and urged owners in flood-warning areas to 'act early' and have a plan to evacuate animals if needed.

The RSPCA has advised all animal owners to check local forecasts and warnings, and to take immediate action to protect pets, livestock and wildlife. Dr Gaines said the difficult weather 'brings additional challenges for animals' but also provides 'a chance for us to take additional measures in the home to keep our pets comfortable, happy and entertained, especially where they have to spend more time indoors'.

The organisation has made advice and tips available to help pet owners and local wildlife through the storms.

How it is being reported

• RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as 55mph winds hit the UKPet owners are being urged to take extra precautions as storms threaten to put animals at risk.NW Evening Mail · 23 Oct, 15:30
• RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as 55mph winds hit the UKPet owners are being urged to take extra precautions as storms threaten to put animals at risk.Cumberland News · 23 Oct, 15:30
• RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as 55mph winds hit the UKPet owners are being urged to take extra precautions as storms threaten to put animals at risk.Westmorland Gazette · 23 Oct, 15:30
• RSPCA issues urgent advice to pet owners as 55mph winds hit the UKPet owners are being urged to take extra precautions as storms threaten to put animals at risk.Whitehaven News · 23 Oct, 15:30

In this story: RSPCA · Dr Samantha Gaines · Storm Austen · Storm Boelo · Met Office · England · Wales

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