Coronation Street viewers said they would boycott the soap if dog Eccles was killed off.
The animal was left seriously ill after being poisoned during Wednesday night’s instalment of the ITV soap.
Viewers were gripped as Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) found him lying on the ground in agony.
Poor Eccles – will she be okay? 😱#Corrie pic.twitter.com/gPD6fLdkWs
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) July 4, 2018
With his life hanging in the balance, Corrie fans started posted messages on Twitter urging soap bosses not to let him die.
“OMG NOPE CANT HANDLE THIS HELP ECCLES NOW DONT LET HIM DIE,” said one.
OMG NOPE CANT HANDLE THIS HELP ECCLES NOW DONT LET HIM DIE #CORRIE
— S O P H I E🌹 (@SophieDB123) July 4, 2018
“If Eccles the dog dies, I’m never watching #Corrie again :),” warned another viewer.
If Eccles the dog dies, I'm never watching #Corrie again ??
— READ PINNED TWEET IF UNFOLLOWED (@ChokingOnMyHalo) July 4, 2018
One said: “Not okay with this Eccles poisoning storyline one little bit. Too far buddy, too far #Corrie.”
Not okay with this Eccles poisoning storyline one little bit. Too far buddy, too far #Corrie
— Victoria (@victoria_cal) July 4, 2018
Many praised the dog’s acting skills, saying he deserved some accolades for his powerful performance.
“Omg that dog can act!!!” said one person on Twitter.
Omg that dog can act!!!
Seriously if he dies, I don't think I will be watching @itvcorrie anymore.#Eccles #Corrie
— JacJac (@JacJac_) July 4, 2018
“Eccles for a British Soap Award,” tweeted another.
Eccles for a British Soap Award #Corrie
— Chloe Cooper-Cashin (@ChloeCashin) July 4, 2018
One teased: “Eccles is a better actor than some off the Corrie cast!”
Eccles is a better actor than some off the Corrie cast! #corrie
— Emma♡ (@emmaholdforthx) July 4, 2018
Luckily, as the soap came to a close, it appeared the dog was going to pull through.
Coronation Street continues on ITV.