Laika is remembered by many for being the first living creature to be sent into space, on November 3, 1957. Laika was the only crew member of the second artificial satellite in history, Sputnik II.

A DOG that 'ripped open' a Malvern family's beloved pet was returned to the care of its owner after a separate attack last year. Richard Marriott, whose family pet Laika was put to sleep after ...