Vostok programme it into an even higher orbit. The orbit eventually decayed, and it re-entered the atmosphere several years later. The next six launches were all of the "Vostok 1K" design, equipped with life-support facilities, and planned to be recovered after orbit. The first spacecraft launched on July 28, 1960 carried two space dogs named Chayka and Lisichka. An explosion destroyed the spacecraft shortly after launch, killing both dogs, and the mission was not given a name. The next mission, designated Korabl-Sputnik 2, was launched on August 19, 1960, carrying two more dogs, Belka and Strelka, as well as a variety of
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