Red-listed Glossy Ibis Released in VolgogradThe red-listed glossy ibis, rescued from exhaustion and a head injury, left a feather as a farewell to volunteers upon its release in Volgograd.
Blind, squeaking babies found in Chita flowerbedA resident of Chita discovered several newborn squeaking rodents in her flowerbed at her dacha in the SNT Vostok (Glubokaya Pad) area. The babies' eyes are not yet open, suggesting they are only a few days old.
Free Husky in Samara Comes With ConditionsA free Siberian husky puppy named Kiki is available in Samara, but the owner demands daily walks, no chaining, and photo updates.
Horse vs. Car: The Cost of SwitchingWhile Arkhangelsk motorists queue for gasoline, St. Petersburg's Alisa Karmodi rides her horse to the store. With fuel shortages, her purchase seems like a plan — but is a horse a luxury or a means of transport?
How Much to Replace Car With Horse?As fuel shortages hit, St. Petersburg resident Alisa Karmodi swapped her car for a horse, raising the question: is equine transport a luxury or a necessity?
Horse Instead of Car: The Real CostWhile motorists queue for fuel, St. Petersburg resident Alisa Carmody has turned to a horse for transport. Is owning a horse today a luxury or a practical alternative?
The Cost of Owning a Horse Instead of a CarWhile drivers queue for fuel, St. Petersburg resident Alisa Carmody rides her horse to the store. An internet outage in April prompted her dream purchase, and now, amid fuel problems, it looks like a smart plan.
Stray Animals Find Homes at Lesopark Adoption FairAt the "Let's Go Home!" adoption exhibition held in Lesopark (Ryazan, Russia), 10 dogs and 8 cats were adopted by loving families, thanks to the efforts of volunteers and city services.
“Blood Everywhere”: Man Beats His Dog with ChainA resident of Zheleznogorsk-Ilimsky severely beat his Labrador named Lord with a chain, leaving blood on the landing. The dog underwent surgery and is now recovering at the Khatiko shelter in Ulan-Ude.
Are You Crazy? Ryazan's Most Unusual FarmWhen Alexei Romanikhin jokingly suggested bringing reindeer to their Ryazan garden, his wife thought he was crazy. A year later, they began building one of the region's most unusual farms, now home to deer, camels, Swiss sheep, and more.
Cat vaccine loses chlamydia component, Novosibirsk vet warnsStarting in February 2026, the composition of the Multifel cat vaccine changed with the chlamydia component removed, raising concerns among Novosibirsk veterinarians and breeders about outbreaks in shelters and catteries.
Black Larks Spotted in Omsk RegionRare black larks, listed in the Red Data Book, have been spotted in Omsk Region, where they winter to feed on spilled grain and weeds.
Rabies Cases Among Animals Double in Altai KraiVeterinary services in Altai Krai recorded 29 cases of rabies in animals across 18 districts and the regional capital Barnaul in 2025, double the previous year's figure.
Russia Counts Sparrows Once Exported to ChinaA nationwide sparrow census in Russia aims to track population decline, and volunteers help gather data, a Krasnoyarsk biologist explained.
Tyumen woman loves horses, transports them across RussiaEkaterina Plotnikova from Tyumen has been professionally working with horses for about ten years. She is involved in equestrian sports and organizing animal transportation.
Blonde Horsewoman Transports Horses Across RussiaEkaterina Plotnikova, a striking blonde from Tyumen, has been professionally working with horses for a decade, taming unruly breeds and transporting them across Russia.
Emaciated Dog Khan Needs Home in NovosibirskVolunteers in Novosibirsk are seeking a home for Khan, an emaciated dog found wandering the streets howling from hunger. He is now in temporary foster care.
