With the severe cold weather set to continue for another week, people around Ireland are bracing for more bitterly cold mornings ahead.
Car owners have been warned they should search underneath their car and around their wheel arches to prevent accidentally harming animals - who could have crawled underneath to hide away from the cold.Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have warned drivers to be vigilant and keep an eye out for cats in particular
And it's not people who own a cat who should be on the lookout before they get behind the wheel, as experts warn that pets don't just target their owner's vehicles for shelter. "But on these cold mornings, it's important to bear in mind that someone's furry friend may be peacefully slumbering under the car.