Village ignores bird flu quarantine despite official ordersA 15-kilometer radius around Sloboda-Beshkil in Isetsky District has been placed under quarantine after bird flu was detected in a local household, but residents report no visible restrictions.
Exotic parrots in Moscow yard resist capture for three monthsSpecialists from the Moscow Zoo have made six attempts to capture exotic parrots living in a yard near Babushkinskaya metro station, but all have failed as the birds continue to evade capture.
Shelter loses battle to save cat found in dumpsterA cat named Flint, rescued from a dumpster in Barnaul, died after three weeks of intensive care at the Businka shelter, despite efforts to treat multiple severe illnesses.
Mother and Son Adopt Perm CatA mother and her schoolboy son in Perm adopted a green‑eyed stray left at a hospital, naming him Barsik after veterinarians cleared him; the cat resembled the pet they lost this summer.
Top 20 Volgograd Pet PhotosReaders from Volgograd (Russia) sent dozens of pet photos to V1.RU (V1.RU news site); this selection of 20 charming cats and dogs aims to brighten your day and inspire you to adopt a pet.
Anya Pokrov goes on safariVolgograd native and social-media star Anya Pokrov traveled to Tanzania for a safari, encountering elephants, zebras, giraffes and leopards during an outing she shared with her million-strong audience.
Perm residents seek home for lost catResidents in Perm are trying to rehome a clearly domestic cat that spent the summer outdoors near a hospital. Veterinarians examined the animal and say it is healthy.
See 15 Funny Animal PhotosMarking World Animal Day, we present finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, where photographers worldwide captured animals in comical poses and expressions to brighten spirits and showcase playful moments from Kenya to the Caribbean.
Zabaykalsky Krai shows rare camera-trap footageOn 2 October, the Ministry of Natural Resources of Zabaykalsky Krai (Russia) posted rare camera-trap images from across the region on its Telegram channel, showing a grazing fawn, a roe deer doe, curious black grouse, ravens, and a fleeting predator.
Volgograd vet: When pets swallow foreign objectsEven a toy or a sock swallowed by accident can prove fatal for cats and dogs, a Volgograd veterinary surgeon explains, outlining risks, symptoms, and treatment when animals ingest foreign objects.
Perm clerk seeks homes for kittensA salesperson at the Kantselyariya (Stationery) shop in Perm is trying to rehome two kittens born in mid-August to a stray cat that wandered onto his family’s plot in Kultaevo (Perm Krai, near Perm).
Yaroslavl woman adopts a mini pig — videoA Yaroslavl resident, Oksana Koshkina, brought home a mini pig named Keksik five months ago after weighing a pet choice for nearly a decade; she says caring for the pig is manageable.
Volunteers open cat home in Tyumen mall — videoTyumen volunteers from the «Poteriashki» animal‑rescue foundation opened «Cat HQ» in the «Favorit» shopping center to help rescued cats adapt to home life and meet potential adopters.
Perm shelter fights for abandoned kittensIn Perm, volunteers at the Schastlivy Khvostik Animal Aid Center are treating five abandoned kittens for panleukopenia after a box was left at the shelter in mid-September; one died, and others are slowly improving.
Perm home sought for alien-like Sphynx Sanya BorodachRescuers in Perm (Russia) pulled Sanya Borodach and several other Sphynx cats from a condemned building; after recovery at the Murkot shelter, the alien‑looking tom is now awaiting a new home.
Uncle and nephew cats offered together in NovosibirskVolunteers in Novosibirsk are looking to place two adult bonded cats, Felix and Mickey Mouse, in one home. The pair are uncle and nephew and are inseparable, often sleeping snuggled together.
Villagers struggle as swine fever spreadsSome villagers have received letters warning of possible fines for failing to follow pig-keeping rules, adding to anxiety in communities already hit by African swine fever and mass culling in Vikulovsky District, Tyumen Region.
Five charming stories about Yaroslavl dogsDog owners from Yaroslavl share five lighthearted tales about their pets, from a beagle’s forest adventures to a tiny mix-breed’s food escapade, offering a glimpse of daily life and companionship.
Krasnoyarsk owners share funny pet talesResidents of Krasnoyarsk described endearing antics and useful skills of their cats and dogs, responding to a call from the NGS24.RU Telegram channel, sharing videos and anecdotes about helpful, musical, mischievous, and possessive pets.
Yakutsk animal rescuer stranded with broken busZlata Sycheva, a well-known animal rescuer from Yakutia, became stranded in Hilok, Zabaykalsky Krai, after her bus full of animals broke down. She says she will not return to Yakutsk under any circumstances.
Yaroslavl woman keeps a minipig (video)Oksana Koshkina from Yaroslavl brought home a six-month-old minipig named Keksik five months ago, paying 15,000 rubles ($155 at current rates). She explains the care, routines, and quirks of living together.
