A number of dogs have been electrocuted to death during Storm Dudley.
A tree was ripped down by strong winds at roughly 4pm yesterday, taking a powerline of 11,000 volts with it which fell on a kennel block at Cuckavalda Gundogs, near Ampleforth, North Yorkshire.
The runs where the dogs are kept were electrified and 13 of the pedigree animals lost their lives.
A full investigation is underway by Northern Powergrid.
A spokesperson for Cuckavalda Gundogs said: "Jack, Anna and Tom would like to thank everyone who have shown their concern and given help and to Grace Lane Vets for coming out."
They added: "RIP you beautiful creatures - all taken far too young."
All the dogs were aged between seven months and six years.
A Northern Powergrid spokesperson said: "Storm Dudley caused a tree on a customer's land to fall and bring down a section of overhead power line onto kennels which were situated directly under the section of electricity network.
"Sadly, a number of dogs in the kennel were electrocuted. As soon as we were alerted, we isolated supplies in the YO61 and 62 areas, causing a power cut for around 680 customers. Our contact centre advisor also provided immediate safety advice to the customer to stay clear of the area and metal kennel.
"Power was safely restored to the majority of customers last night. We remain in contact with the customer, and our teams are on site carrying out final repairs to the section of network damaged by the storm."
The tragic news comes after thousands were left without power in Storm Dudley - and a man in his 60s was killed after plunging 12ft from a lorry.
Today, the Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning as Storm Eunice batters parts of the UK with 100mph winds.
The 'danger to life' alert has been issued for parts of the south west of England and south Wales, with severe gusts expected from 7am until around midday tomorrow.
