Dogs of Eunice are the one good thing about the storm

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.

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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.

A dog plays on the beach in New Brighton, Merseyside, as Storm Eunice hits the south coast, with attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, meaning people are warned to stay indoors. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire — A dog caught up in the wind on the beach in New Brighton almost looked like he was smiling (Picture: PA)

A person walks his dog during Storm Eunice, in Brighton, Britain, February 18, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls — One person walked their dog on Brighton beach as the waves crashed (Picture: Reuters)

Meanwhile, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, dogs have been having fun in fresh snowfall.

Pitter patter. A large breed dog’s resting heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed’s heart beats between 100-140. Comparatively, a resting human heart beats 60-100 times per minute.

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.

A dog enjoying fresh snowfall near Huntly, Aberdeenshire, as Storm Eunice sweeps across the UK after hitting the south coast earlier on Friday. With attractions closing, travel disruption and a major incident declared in some areas, people have been urged to stay indoors. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. PA Photo. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: PA Wire — One pup went on a snowy adventure (Picture: PA)

A man walks a dog along the seafront in Newquay on the Cornish coast as Storm Eunice makes landfall. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022. PA Photo. A rare red weather warning - the highest alert, meaning a high impact is very likely - has been issued by the Met Office due to the combination of high tides, strong winds and storm surge. See PA story WEATHER Storms. Photo credit should read: Matt Keeble/PA Wire — A man ran with his dog along the seafront in Newquay on the Cornish coast (Picture: PA)

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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.

If you have an older dog with tooth troubles, add a little water or chicken broth to his or her kibble and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.

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