Animals in space rabbit to go into space. A 19 September 1959 launch, Jupiter AM-23, carried 2 frogs along with 12 mice but the rocket was destroyed during launch. On 19 August 1960 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 5 (also known as Korabl-Sputnik 2) which carried the dogs Belka and Strelka, along with a gray rabbit, 40 mice, 2 rats, and 15 flasks of fruit flies and plants. It was the first spacecraft to carry animals into orbit and return them alive. One of Strelka's pups, Pushinka, bred and born after her mission, was given as a present to Caroline Kennedy by Nikita
Manchester and Cheshire Dogs' Home behind a five-figure donation. The striker has a history with the dogs’ shelter after he walked their dogs whilst his own pet was in quarantine ahead of his move to England. The Manchester shelter still remains closed following the fire but a temporary adoption shelter is now open and operational while plans for a permanent kennel block are being reviewed. Manchester and Cheshire Dogs' Home Manchester and Cheshire Dogs’ Home is a registered animal charity which operates two dog shelters in North West England. The charity takes in and cares for stray and unwanted dogs, making the animals available for