Storms take toll on frightened pets with spike in lost and found

Dozens of animals were listed on the Facebook page over the past 24 hours.

Frightened pets and damaged fences have seen an influx of lost and found animals around Perth since wild storms hit the metropolitan area on Wednesday.

As lightning strikes lit up the city accompanied by thunder and damaging winds, more than 100 animals were listed on thePets of Perth Lost and Found Facebook pageover the past 24 hours.

Pets of Perth author Bianca Castle said her page usually listed 20 lost and found animals a day, but since Wednesday had posted 132, including three dogs that had been hit by cars, one of which had died.

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"Lost Neo - Missing from North Coogee on S Beach Promenade since this afternoon.Border Collie x Kelpie.Ran away from the thunder. He would most likely (be) injured due to fall. Probably looking for a quiet place to hide," owner Rohen Adams wrote on the Facebook page.

"Layla, took off today between 11 and 3. She has always been spooked by the storms but has never run off. We are very worried for her as she is a timid dog and don't believe she will go to anyone if approached," another worried owner wrote.

Nicky Barton Roberts added: "Brindle staffy just seen running across Wilson Park Sth Fremantle, going towards South Beach way. Didn't look scared but was looking around."

Sharron Smith was on the receiving end, posting: "Dog found in our yard. Very friendly please call . . . if you know owner."

In a happier of turn events, owner Samantha Woods wrote: "Our dog Molly took off early this morning in the storm from Bassendean. She is microchipped and registered. If you see her please msg me on here... thanks," before later thanking Garry at Pet Lovers Cafe in Guildford for finding her.

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Storms take toll on frightened pets with spike in lost and found