The National Weather Service in Cleveland is reminding people with mini dachshunds , Yorkshire terrier , and other little dog strain to keep an eye on their pooches this windy winter . fit in toWTOL 11 News , an unofficial “ little dog warning ” was in effect in several parts of Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania Wednesday , as two - legged and four - legged locals alike poise for gusts of up to 50 mph .
This is officially known as aWind Advisory , and it ’s issued when free burning nothingness get through between 31 and 39 mph , or when gusts hit speeds between 46 and 57 mph . Conditions like these can make underage belongings damage as tree precipitate and untethered items get whipped around in thewind . The list of untethered items that can potentially bollocks up away includes small firedog , too , concord to a tweet from NWS Cleveland .
But can your dog reallyblow awayin the wind instrument and terminate up in Oz like Toto ? There are some reports of this happening , but the conditions are typically a little more uttermost than what Ohio is expect right now . In 2009 , a 6 - Irish punt Chihuahua named Tinker Bell was roll up andcarried awayby 70 mph winds . There ’s a glad conclusion , though : Her owners happen her unharmed ( part thanks to a pet psychic , they claimed ) . More late , a Yorkshire terrier named Toshka wasblown awayin Siberia during a snowstorm last year . The dog was later discover frostbitten , but alive , 3 miles from home plate .
However , instances like these are rare , and the greater peril is that a flying aim could injure your doggy . Plus , if they ’re outside without a deuce-ace , they can run away if they become panicky or break gratuitous if a fence in your yard blows over . To keep your pup safe during bullying weather condition , The Humane Society of Central Oregonrecommendsbringing them in spite of appearance , leashing them when they postulate to go outside , and double - checking all gates and fence .
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