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| UK weather: RSPCA warns cats and dogs could be at risk when Atlantic storm Ruth hits Britain | UK weather: RSPCA warns cats and dogs could be at risk when Atlantic storm Ruth hits Britain |
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| The RSPCA has warned pet owners to take extra care of their animals in heavy rain and high winds. | The RSPCA has warned pet owners to take extra care of their animals in heavy rain and high winds. |
| A spokesperson from the animal charity said that there have been a number of reports of cats being taken up in strong winds in some parts of the country, while dogs have been swept away in flood waters during walks. | A spokesperson from the animal charity said that there have been a number of reports of cats being taken up in strong winds in some parts of the country, while dogs have been swept away in flood waters during walks. |
| RSPCA companion animal scientist Alice Potter said: “Extreme weather like we’ve been seeing can spell trouble for animals as well as humans. We urge pet owners to keep an eye on the weather forecast in their area and plan ahead to make sure their animals are safe." | RSPCA companion animal scientist Alice Potter said: “Extreme weather like we’ve been seeing can spell trouble for animals as well as humans. We urge pet owners to keep an eye on the weather forecast in their area and plan ahead to make sure their animals are safe." |
| The organisation recommends that cats should be kept indoors in extreme winds, and reminded their owners to provide everything they will need, including places to hide and a litter tray if they don't normally have one. | The organisation recommends that cats should be kept indoors in extreme winds, and reminded their owners to provide everything they will need, including places to hide and a litter tray if they don't normally have one. |
| Dog walks can be made safer by planning two or three short stints at a time, as well as making sure pets are accompanied at all times. | Dog walks can be made safer by planning two or three short stints at a time, as well as making sure pets are accompanied at all times. |
| Ms Potter added: “Most of it is common sense – but it is very easy to forget the obvious, especially since this weather has been going on so long we have become almost too used to it.“We can all take simple steps to help animals at this time however our inspectors are on-call around the clock so they can help if the worst should happen,” she added. | |
| The RSPCA's recommendations come as Atlantic storm Ruth is set to hit Britain on the weekend of the 8 February, brining 80mph winds and 35ft high waves. | The RSPCA's recommendations come as Atlantic storm Ruth is set to hit Britain on the weekend of the 8 February, brining 80mph winds and 35ft high waves. |
| The south of England is currently covered by a Met office weather warning for Friday and Saturday, with the whole of the UK likely to be "engulfed" by heavy rain on Friday night. | The south of England is currently covered by a Met office weather warning for Friday and Saturday, with the whole of the UK likely to be "engulfed" by heavy rain on Friday night. |