Four teams of officers rescue cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and humans
Four flood rescue teams of specially trained RSPCA officers have been out rescuing animals and people during Storm Desmond.
Cats, dogs, rabbits and even chickens have all been rescued, mainly from residential properties across the north of England, where their owners were forced to evacuate the rising flood waters.
As well as helping animals, the RSPCA’s flood teams have also been assisting other emergency services and have so far rescued 36 people.
It's not anywhere near Christmas, but the weather outside is frightful. Here's some timely advice from Dogs Trust:
ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS DURING THE SEVERE WEATHER RAINFALL ALERT
With the Met Office issuing severe weather rainfall alerts for tomorrow until the weekend, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has produced the following advice for anyone with concerns relating to the safety of pets at this time: