Latest Animals News from Russia

Samara Cat with FIV Needs Special HomeSamara Cat with FIV Needs Special Home
Samara Cat with FIV Needs Special HomeA five-year-old cat named Ariadne in Samara has a wonderful personality but is diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), requiring a special adoptive family.
Cat Volya finds home after year in cageCat Volya finds home after year in cage
Cat Volya finds home after year in cageA strict cat named Volya, who spent a year in a cage at a Novosibirsk shelter, has found a new home with a local resident after the death of his previous pet with a similar temperament.
Tyumen Schoolboy Rescues Puppies from Trash, Seeks HomesTyumen Schoolboy Rescues Puppies from Trash, Seeks Homes
Tyumen Schoolboy Rescues Puppies from Trash, Seeks HomesA schoolboy in Tyumen rescued newborn puppies from a trash bin, and now they need homes, along with another dog saved from an accident.
Novosibirsk shelter seeks home for 18-year-old cat SitsNovosibirsk shelter seeks home for 18-year-old cat Sits
Novosibirsk shelter seeks home for 18-year-old cat SitsAn 18-year-old cat named Sits has been taken to a shelter in Novosibirsk after his owner passed away, and a heartfelt note was found with him.
Tyumen seeks home for affectionate cat Sirius after owner returns himTyumen seeks home for affectionate cat Sirius after owner returns him
Tyumen seeks home for affectionate cat Sirius after owner returns himThe affectionate black cat Sirius, about four years old, is looking for a new family in Tyumen after being returned to a veterinary clinic because of allergy problems.
Arkhangelsk residents rescue Thai-colored cat from basementArkhangelsk residents rescue Thai-colored cat from basement
Arkhangelsk residents rescue Thai-colored cat from basementA Thai-colored cat abandoned in a basement in Arkhangelsk has been rescued and now lives in a warm apartment with a kind owner and a similar feline companion.
Abandoned Cat Fenya Healed After Year, Needs HomeAbandoned Cat Fenya Healed After Year, Needs Home
Abandoned Cat Fenya Healed After Year, Needs HomePerm residents spent nearly a year treating cat Fenya, who was abandoned on the street by his owners when he became sick. Now that he has recovered, volunteers are looking for a new family to adopt him.
Five Touching Tales from Irkutsk ZoosFive Touching Tales from Irkutsk Zoos
Five Touching Tales from Irkutsk ZoosWe remember the animal heroes that captured our hearts in 2025.
Kittens shivering on highway find new homes in two daysKittens shivering on highway find new homes in two days
Kittens shivering on highway find new homes in two daysA woman found four freezing kittens abandoned at a bus stop near Kungur. She took them in, and within two days, new homes were found for all the little ones.
Vet Explains Why He Keeps Animals He TreatsVet Explains Why He Keeps Animals He Treats
Vet Explains Why He Keeps Animals He TreatsAt a veterinary clinic in Volgograd, an owl, a rescued cat, and a raccoon dog greet visitors, all adopted by the chief surgeon after their operations.
Ufa Family Adopts 45-Kg Mini-Pig Rosochka, Called Bold and SmartUfa Family Adopts 45-Kg Mini-Pig Rosochka, Called Bold and Smart
Ufa Family Adopts 45-Kg Mini-Pig Rosochka, Called Bold and SmartA family in Ufa, Russia, lives with a 45-kilogram (99 lbs) mini-pig named Rosochka and nine other rescued animals in their apartment.
Perm woman adopts wild cat Topaz after shelter stayPerm woman adopts wild cat Topaz after shelter stay
Perm woman adopts wild cat Topaz after shelter stayA wild cat named Topaz, who spent two years in a shelter, has been adopted by a woman from Perm and is now adjusting to home life.
Cat Saved from Euthanasia Awaits Adoption in OmskCat Saved from Euthanasia Awaits Adoption in Omsk
Cat Saved from Euthanasia Awaits Adoption in OmskVolunteers in Omsk are searching for a new home for a red cat that its previous owners planned to euthanize.
Breeding Hardy Yakut Horses That Survive -70°CBreeding Hardy Yakut Horses That Survive -70°C
Breeding Hardy Yakut Horses That Survive -70°CA family of horse breeders in Yakutia shares the realities of raising a unique, cold-resistant breed, where animals can hold grudges and even stray from the herd.
Nika and Sera Seek Loving Home After Rescue in TyumenNika and Sera Seek Loving Home After Rescue in Tyumen
Nika and Sera Seek Loving Home After Rescue in TyumenTwo playful cats, Nika and Sera, are available for adoption from a cat cafe in Tyumen, Russia, after being rescued from difficult circumstances.
“Sometimes you think: 'Why do I even need this?'”: How an IT worker from a village near Kazan has been saving birds for 15 years“Sometimes you think: 'Why do I even need this?'”: How an IT worker from a village near Kazan has been saving birds for 15 years
“Sometimes you think: 'Why do I even need this?'”: How an IT worker from a village near Kazan has been saving birds for 15 yearsOwls, ravens, pigeons, and even kites leave the 'Fox House' healthy and 'winged'. Elizaveta Yedrennikova from a small village near Kazan has been treating wild birds for 15 years.
Maine Coon in Perm Needs Home After Aggression Towards ChildMaine Coon in Perm Needs Home After Aggression Towards Child
Maine Coon in Perm Needs Home After Aggression Towards ChildA Maine Coon cat named Timofey is in a shelter in Perm, Russia, after his owners surrendered him due to jealousy over their new baby.
Aristocrat with lemon eyes: Tyumen seeks home for cat with funny nameAristocrat with lemon eyes: Tyumen seeks home for cat with funny name
Aristocrat with lemon eyes: Tyumen seeks home for cat with funny nameA beautiful smoky cat abandoned at a veterinary clinic in Tyumen is looking for a new home. Her name is Myshka (Mouse), and the reason for it remains a mystery.
Irkutsk Cat Found on January 1 Awaits AdoptionIrkutsk Cat Found on January 1 Awaits Adoption
Irkutsk Cat Found on January 1 Awaits AdoptionThe cat purrs because it constantly wants to eat and play.
How Starozhilovo farm is saving the Russian Riding Horse from extinctionHow Starozhilovo farm is saving the Russian Riding Horse from extinction
How Starozhilovo farm is saving the Russian Riding Horse from extinctionThe Starozhilovsky stud farm in Ryazan Oblast is the only place in Russia breeding the Russian Riding Horse, a breed that took centuries to develop and now faces extinction.
Photos of animals met while reporting in TyumenPhotos of animals met while reporting in Tyumen
Photos of animals met while reporting in TyumenJournalists from 72.RU share adorable moments with various animals they've met during assignments in Tyumen throughout the year.
American horse becomes therapist for children in OmskAmerican horse becomes therapist for children in Omsk
American horse becomes therapist for children in OmskStories of horses that help treat children with autism.
Magnitogorsk Animal Rescues: 'She Won't Be a Fur Coat'Magnitogorsk Animal Rescues: 'She Won't Be a Fur Coat'
Magnitogorsk Animal Rescues: 'She Won't Be a Fur Coat'Spoiler: these are the kindest tales of the year, detailing animal rescues in Magnitogorsk that all have happy endings.
Year in Review with Pallas's Cats: Miscalculations, Moves, and RecognitionYear in Review with Pallas's Cats: Miscalculations, Moves, and Recognition
Year in Review with Pallas's Cats: Miscalculations, Moves, and RecognitionThe wild cats had both ups and downs — just like people.