Irkutsk Zoo saves mistreated black leopard TortikLast year, a black leopard attacked a child and was later found freezing in a crate for four months. Irkutsk Zoo saved the animal, now named Tortik, who is recovering from severe stress.
Perm seeks home for toothless cat Kuzya after owner's deathA toothless cat named Kuzya is looking for a new home in Perm after his owner, who had cancer, surrendered him to a shelter before passing away. The shelter is now caring for him and hopes to find him a loving family.
Cats that 'charge water with energy' sold in RyazanA selection of cat sale ads in Ryazan ranges from a 3 million ruble feline to free kittens, with sellers making unusual claims about pedigrees and abilities.
Shark filmed on video near VladivostokOn October 21, a well-known diver from Primorye, Dmitriy Rudas, filmed a shark near Vladivostok and posted the video on his Telegram channel, highlighting a rare sighting in the area.
Huge Maine Coon Murka finds new home after shelter surrenderA 15-kilogram (33 lb) Maine Coon named Murka was surrendered to a Perm shelter in a plastic container. She found a new home within two days with a family experienced in caring for large cats.
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.
