Before Yuri Gagarin conquered space for humans, some 29 flights took place with dogs, the unsung heroes of man's arrival in the cosmos.

A macabre find has been made of 30 bags containing the remains of 'dogs' with all their skin and hair removed.

Head of shelter alleges 'arson', while fire chiefs claim bad wiring was to blame. 

Loyal pet was freed but sadly died after being rushed to the vet by animal activists after suffering hypothermia in minus 32C.

Remarkable tale of survival for animal as it dragged limp body 11km back towards home leaving trail of blood behind him.

Big cat had preyed on domestic dogs in Russia and China, but will now be mated with older tigress Prima in Rostov.

Mongrel trapped for three years in a tiny cold and dark cavity gets new start in Germany after our story about her plight went around the world.

A ten year old boy was ambushed by wild animals close to Lake Yessey in Krasnoyarsk region.

Mongrel becomes surrogate mother for baby big cats at village zoo in Omsk region.