Laika, First Dog In Space
It was 52 years ago to the day yesterday that Laika became the first creature sent into space.
She was a stray dog in Moscow, picked off the streets to be used in a history making event when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 2 with her in it.
Here are the details from the Paw Print Post on USA Today.
Laika and two other dogs, Albina and Mushka, underwent training prior to launch, including high-altitude flights and being kept in smaller and smaller cages. Laika was not just her name, but also what Russians called a northern breed known for their endurance.
Unfortunately, Laika died within hours of the launch from overheating and stress. Do you think it was alright that she was used in science? Give me a bark.
* Pic courtesy Associated Press
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They should have taken a convicted murderer who would have been sentenced to death anyway. The ultimate goal of the experiment was to see if humans could survive in space, so why not send a disposable human instead of an innocent animal. This should go for any experimentation, the outcome of which would only benefit humans.
There isn’t, nor will there ever be, a shortage of people on death row that can be used for experimentation where an
innocent animal is now being used. Humans can also volunteer for certain experiments whereas an animal is always taken against their will.
No, it was not right. She lost her life because of science. I echo Mollydog’s opinion. For no cause should an innocent dog or any animal should be used for science.
Obvously no one here has ever been sick or known anyone who has been sick.
Remeber, this is 1950 Communist Russia. They treated their people just as bad if not worse. So, its not surprising the dog died.
Nearly every single advancement in medicalscience can be atributed to animal research. Even the tiny agar plates we use today. Most are derived from animals. You cannot replace new science with computer simulation. It doesnt work because the computer needs to already know the answer. Using prisoners? well you just replace PETA with Amnesty International. Talk to China as they have experience with that Im told.
As I understand it,the Soviets never intended to recover Liaka,Sputnik 2 had no reentry capsule. I think that there should have been an attempt to recover her. A successful recovery would have made the mission all the more spectacular!
You’ve got a point about Amnesty International Bob.
But if a prisoner were to be executed anyway then at least make their death be of some use. Of course it would never happen.
how could they!?!?! i dont think anyone says thats okay. it was so cruel!!!! if they would never risk their own lives for this how could they live with themselves knowing a poor,defenceless(idk if i spelled that right) little dog!
would die!!!
What would the world think If this happened in the year 2009?
Are we a better world? I cross my paws that we are.
So if she died from heat and stress within hours, what did this tell the scientists? I think that science should not experiment at random, as this was seemingly done – but have a clear objective and a responsibility to use safe measures.
I understand that this was the Soviet Union and that science now or then did not always consider its own responsibilities, but nothing was gained from this. The dog died – they expected it would. So it was a pointless sacrifice and should not have happened.
Laika, run in the stars little one –
Savvy and her pack…
So many advancements have been made in science due to animal research–they are not victims, they are heroes. She would have died a forgotten stray otherwise; her life had meaning and potential that would have otherwise been thrown away.
Nothing was learned? That is sullying her name! Many is learned from error so as not to repeat.
NO, NO and NO! It’s never okay to use an animal for science, testing or anything else as far as I am concerned. I know we have come a long way regarding testing but I believe that we were given a body and if it’s not working like it should it was planned by a higher force than us and let fate take it’s course.
That poor dog, she didn’t deserve that fate.
No she trusted them and they did that to her!
Sorry. Not buying it. Tell me if you can – what advances came from blasting this poor dog into space and letting her die?
I think that responsible science has a duty to have a clear purpose. I don’t see any clear purpose or anything to be gained by this “experiment.” They expected the dog to die and she did.
What was learned there?
How inhumane and unfair for Laika. I completely agree with mollydog’s and all other’s opinions that this was totally out of line and cruel. It just crushes me to take myself there and even imagine what she had to go through. They totally never gave her a chance for a life of love. To me, they gave Laika attention and backstabbed her and any fair bit of hope.
This was an science experiment using an animal. I do not agree with that. Poor Laika. What happened to the monkeys that the US sent into space in the early days? But just keep in mind that even now here in the United States thousands of animals, dogs, cats, rabbits, monkeys are tortured and perish in labs for the sake of science. It’s sick. Laika is history, hope it is not repeated.
I don’t think it was right, no one benefited in any way from the situation, and an innocent being suffered. No being human or animal should have to suffer because of mere human curiosity.
This is awful–she should be celebrated and acknowledged, not seen as a sign of what is wrong with humanity. Now men can go into space and explore with more knowledge and safer technology. Death as a stray or having known human love and given a chance to contribute were the only real options.
Also, animals in labs do not suffer. They are lovingly cared for and given the utmost respect. And we all do know that all animal medication, treatment and surgery is tested on animals, correct? Anyone here that gives a rabies shot to their beloved pooch has supported animal research (or any medical treatment for humans for that matter, but I’ll start small).
To ban animal research is illogical–to support compassion and care is the only rational side.
No suffering? Are you kidding? Having crap squirted into rabbits eyes to see if it burns them. To put chemicals on their flesh to burn them to find creams that will then cure them? I can go on forever with the list with first hand knowledge of what Universities put animals through for our sake through someone that assisted in tests and had to leave the program because he knew it was wrong.
If tests have already been done and the treatment for diseases is already in place without further torture of animals using what they already have, go for it if it’s needed. That is not supporting it. Supporting it is allowing any further testing. I also haven’t heard of anybody that lives on another planet and booking airfare to get there so I ain’t buying it.
Anon since you are so courageous and righteous where is the courage behind the “Anon” you posted with? Can’t handle using your real name?
No, I don’t think she should have been used in this manner. Animals have no choice in how they are treated, what they are subjected to…people do. Had someone volunteered themselves, knowing that they were likely going to do a horrible death but did it in the name of science, then they could be considered a hero. This dog was just a victim. Maybe she would have lived her life as an unknown stray, but at least she’d have been free. She was never given that choice.
I absolutely LOVE Laika, she is such a cutie =o) No, I do not think they should have sent her into space, that was totally unethical. She should have been in a loving home instead =o(
It is sad, but from what I have read they never intended for Laika to return from the “mission.”
No, I don’t think it was right to send a dog up to die in space.
NO!
Any part of that you don’t understand?
Ah, Sally. I know firsthand what ‘righteous’ people would say or do to me if I used my real name. I know what they do firsthand as well, m’dear–it’s my job to know exactly what they’re doing. And I can tell you many people have the job to make sure the animals are treated the best way possible and with humane, ethical care.
I will not go on–I’m not debating this. Though I will point out there is still a lot of human and animal suffering from disease and infection; all things are not cured (unless you have the cures?) and still need to be researched. And things have improved in 53 years as well. Being a pioneer is difficult sometimes.
I’ll tell NASA to stop playing backyard games.
No, animals shouldn’t be used in such experiments. It’s not fair
I think that dogs shouldn’t be used in experiments. Sending her up into space to die sure does show some love of animals. Then, when people find out that famous space programs are doing it, they start using animals to test makeup and etc. I think the astrounants at that time were too lazy and scared to go up to space themselves.
Jet
NO!! She should NOT have been used in this space experiment. This was cruel and inhumane…and we too agree with mollydog.
ANON: Have you ever researched animal labs? Most are caged in cages so small they cannot stand up, cruel,inhumane experiements are performed on these animals without the benefit of anesthesia ( when experiement should require this)…these animals live in utter fear.
For example: a certain lab wanted to see the effects of an electric fence, so they wired a dogs cage with electric fencing and placed food in the corner for starters…when the dog tried to reach its food , it was shocked…over and over until eventually the dog no longer tried to get that food.
They then decided the dog would not try to go that corner again so the food was placed on top of the cage….again when the dog tried to get the food it was shocked ove3r and over until finally the option the poor dog had was to cower in a corner and pray not to be shocked so cruelly again…
Was this humane or loving…no. What was the purpose? Animal research has not proven anything that actually helps humans…millions of dollars and animal lives have been lost to animal research….and we are no better for it.
Again….take those from death row and submit them to this experimentation….animals have no choice…they do not volunteer for this treatment…they only want love, kindness and a wonderful life.
SALLY: I see you have done your research….good for you!!! I wish more uneducated people would do the same…If the public knew how cruelly these animals were treated MAYBE something could be done to help them….I can dream, right?
Just seeing her little face makes Mom break out in tears. To think of the terror she went through, all alone…
Even for humans, it is scary. But to do this to any animal was wrong.
I’ve seen what they do to animals in testing. Removing skulls to test the brain of alive and wake monkeys. Burning conscious pigs with blow torches to test some burn treatment. It is beyond sick what we humans do to other creatures.
All in the name of science.
Rest in Peace, little Laika. Rest in peace.
As I’ve said before, I’m not arguing this point. It’s impossible to get through.
Angie: I take care of the animals in which you speak. Perhaps I know a bit more than a shoddy PETA video.
Ending now.
(and this is why I don’t use my real name: you guys are getting a little scary)
Nice cop, Anon. Of course you know more than any of the rest of us. We are just being scary. Of course. And if I was not under the influence of PETA (may I say I don’t even read their literature?) well then I would absolutely agree with you, who knows so much. According to you.
But you haven’t told me what exactly was gained by putting this dog in a capsule and shooting her into space with no plan or intention of her surviving the “experiment.” Just tell me that and maybe I will listen to you. BUT don’t give me some blank statement about men in space and etc. I fail to see how this is relevant. And all I am asking is that you explain – but I don’t think you can. Expert.
Believe what you will (I called myself an expert?).
Very savvy, Savvy.
You imply, certainly.
Merely stated, as a rather forceful demand of my credentials on the topic was given. I believe Angie asked if I had seen a laboratory setting–I in fact have. I was trying to be blunt so as not to arouse emotions any further.
I certainly don’t mean to come off as rude–I believe she should be remembered with esteem, but I do think the experiment is outdated (as the years indicate) and do wish she–as well as all dogs–were in a loving home instead. Circumstances are different in my opinion, but I do agree to disagree.
I only commented on this because I feel those in my profession are often silent in fear of either putting their facility or themselves at risk. I just wanted to offer a voice, however small and yes, lacking significant expertise.
I suppose I got defensive instead of informative, as was my intent. No ill feelings to all, yes?
(by the way, love the name, Roo Crew…my heart dog was a grey)
I suppose I should have included that I apologize for a few emotionally charged statements–again, not my intent. A few of the ‘those people’ comments tore at my heartstrings.
Anon get the hell off of Dogster! this is an animal loving site not for heartless cowards like you! And No! this beautiful innocent dog never should have gone through a terryifying experience and then sit there and die hot,struggling to breathe, and scared. Her last moments going through a terrible ordeal just so people can go to space? And no animal should be sent to space I don’t want to hear about monkeys either! who cares about going to space there are bigger problems in the world! If humans are the ones who are so interested in going to space then they should go not animals who do not care,gain nothing from it,suffer, and have no choice!
“As I’ve said before, I’m not arguing this point. It’s impossible to get through.” Nice strawman Nonny.
Fact: Animal testing in MOST cases is cruel.
Fact: Are there cases where the testing is not painful and not harmful to the animal. YES.
I mean folks they test dog food on dogs.
That being said Nonny, coming here to a dog lovers website and advocating for animal testing is like a mouse wandering into a feline convention. Of course you’re not going to “get through”. Most here LOVE animals and would prefer they not be misused and abused.
These days, the vast majority of products are NOT tested on animals, because there is no need.
As for dear Laika, sorry but this is straight up cruelty. Proved nothing, murdered a dog.
Oh and save it Nonny, I think PETA is akin to the devil.
Nice.
I had a differing opinion and did apologize for emotion in my posts.
Using emotions to hurt me do not prove your point.
This is animal cruelty, plain and simple. This animal was sentenced to death through no fault of her own, and for what? Obviously no one was planning on her running the space ship, so what was the point of Laika being shuttled off into space and dying, terrified, in pain, and all alone? That is just disgusting, as is pretty much all other animal testing that goes on. I suppose there is a sociopathic part of me that wants to see these soulless humans tortured and killed…
Anon, to put it bluntly, you are naive and ignorant if you think that animals in laboratories are kept lovingly and humanely cared for. Give me a break. You obviously know absolutely nothing about what actually takes place in animal testing, and you are exactly the type of robot that walks around blindly believing the best about everything and everyone. Open up your eyes and look at what is really going on around you, and you will see a completely different world than what you thought it was. Besides the disgusting animal testing that takes place in laboratories, are you also choosing to ignore the military acts of sawing off the limbs of goats and shooting pigs to practice their medical skills in the field? But don’t worry, just close your eyes and pretend that everything and everyone is filled with nothing but the best of intentions and has nothing but love and respect for the creatures that we share this planet with, and for some stupid reason think that we own them.
It was cruel and cold-hearted to send that dog into space, even more cruel knowing there was no intention to bring her back . . . It created an outrage from animal lovers in Great Britain and America at the time . . . .I saw the footage of the poor dog barking her head off during the launch . . . heart-breaking!
Come on, guys… don’t feed the Troll…..
PETA gives me the chills. My views come from what I have seen, read from creditable sources [sometimes] but mostly my brain of what is right and what isn’t. My husband says I am trying to save the entire animal kingdom. I wish I could. I even understand the food chain in the animal kingdom but I certainly don’t want to watch a lion do what comes natural to them.
My heart lies with the weak and defenseless. Children, elderly people and animals. Never take advantage of those who trust you and depend on you.I blow a gasket when I see a child left in a locked car while their parent is shopping and they die from the heat. People are outraged but when it’s an animal they just look and walk away. Living, breathing creatures all deserve respect and care and until I go to my grave this is what I intend to keep on doing.
Having a furry companion and or a child is a privilege. A luxury you may say. Not something that is owed to us. My little Sassy has many medical issues and is over 12 now. I know her time is limited but when she becomes unhappy without a good quality of life or suffering I will not hesitate to let her go because that is how much I love her.
Bottom line is everyone has a right to their own opinion but I don’t believe Dogster is the place to voice opinions in regards to such treatment to animals because most of us here would give anything to help animals from enduring any pain and suffering. This site is “For The Love of Dogs”
Hi Fur_Momma ! *waves frantically*
Everyone have a nice weekend. TGIF almost.
No she shouldn’t have been used or the other ones either. That was and is awful !
NO, NO, NO animals in science!! I think we’ve come a long way, luckily….
Anon,
I feel badly for you. You will one day die a cold heartless individual or quit your job and feel the pain of those that can not speak up for themselves. I hope you quit before wasting the rest of your precious life and learn to appreciate animals for the right reasons and give them the dignity they deserve.
Anon…..you call us scary? SHAME SHAME SHAME on you!
STAND up…and at least identify yourself. If you truly believe in your stance…you could, at a minimum, idenitfy yourself. It is a cowardly stance you take.
All furbabies…are in my heart………..
No. Read my lips. NO IT WAS NOT RIGHT THAT THAT POOR LITTLE DOG SUFFERED AND DIED MORE TRULY ALONE THAN ANY OTHER CREATURE ON THIS PLANET EVER WILL.
And Anon? Build a bridge and get over yourself will you? You were going to stop posting after your second post. Can’t help yourself, can you? NO use of animals in experimentation/labs is in ANY way justified. I’m ashamed to be part of a race that profits by the suffering of all these animals because we’re too cowardly to step up to the plate and allow ourselves to be experimented on for things that might benefit US but won’t ever benefit those poor creatures.
Humama and I are of two minds abou this. Furst, it was fundamentally wrong fur sweet Laika to have her life stolen furom her in this manner. I am sure it was a painful, slow process, and I am sure she was terrified to be so alone. On the other paw, so many of us here on Earth have benefitted furom her sacrifice. Because we cannot undo the past (although we can learn furom them), I choose to honor Laika and be thankful fur all the good that has come furom her sacrifice. This is her legacy, and let us be about the business of honoring her. It would break her furry little heart to know that pups and their hoomans would be barking ugly things over her. We can disagree with one another, but let us do so in a kind manner. Peace to all furrs everywhere… blessings to you, sweet Laika!
I would have vetoed this traveler going.
She died confined, alone, in pain, frightened. Even labs have codes of ethics to try to minimize suffering, then euthanize without pain.
MOST animal testing, by the way, is far from helpful, but redundant (done elsewhere, but results not in a shared database), for educational experiments in schools (many CAN be done with models) and for things like cleaners and cosmetics. Anyone heard of the LD50 test? Not pretty.
Surprised at the lack of googling
The scientists that worked on the project regretted sending Laika up. For one it was expensive and no real data was collected because the capsule was flawed in it’s design, it wasn’t properly pressurized and was not shielded for heat and the dog was roasted alive.
Basically it was a waste of time, life and data. But also they felt that the dog didn’t need to suffer like that. Hindsight and all that.
Basically the whole thing was a publicity stunt for the cold war. A media show piece to show the capitalists in the west what cold war Russia was capable of.
Animal experimentation can be very useful for gathering scientific data, but not in this case. This was only done for propaganda.
I don’t know what’s worse…death as dog astronaut or death as a stray on the streets of Moscow. Poor little Laika…
A lot of dogs would very willingly die to save those that they love but she never got to make that kind of choice…how could it possibly feel to spend all that time training/preparing/caring for her and then knowingly launch her to her death? Is that really “advancing human knowledge” – knowledge without compassion is just cold. Maybe some data was collected but did what was gained in the mind counterbalance what happened in the human hearts????
I wish she hadn’t gone. For her sake and for the humans who sent her.
If you think about it, it was probably her hopeful and trusting nature that made her easy to catch, work with and be chosen for this cruel end . . . what a sad betrayal . . .(kind of ironic that people tell horror stories of dogs that “turn” on people . . .)
NO! it is no ok to use animals . But then again we do not know what would have been better for this poor dog either. In my opinion I think it may have been better to beg on the streets for food than to die an awful death like going into space and being killed in such a short time. These humans had better get it together the way they treat animals once and for all. I think all humans that treat dogs and any other animals badly should be locked up in a cage where they could only lay down and with no food and water and then see how they like it.
What was done to Laika was wrong on so many levels. Dogs are sentient beings with desires, emotions, and unconditional love. Our job is to protect them, learn from our past mistakes and educate others.. Humans need to learn alot from them. Even in her death Laika taught some humans how to become more humane.
This “excerpt” is from a wilkepedia article about Laika .
“In the Soviet Union, there was less controversy. Neither the media, books in the following years, nor the public openly questioned the decision to send a dog into space to die. It was not until 1998, after the collapse of the Soviet regime, that Oleg Gazenko, one of the scientists responsible for sending Laika into space, expressed regret for allowing her to die:
Work with animals is a source of suffering to all of us. We treat them like babies who cannot speak. The more time passes, the more I’m sorry about it. We shouldn’t have done it… We did not learn enough from this mission to justify the death of the dog.[3][20]
Recently I was have aircraft journey on height 10 kilometers at Boeing 737 Aerosvit company .
So many other dogs did and will do the same and more. Hope , there is good memory for Laika!
I fail to see how sending a dog who cannot control a rocket ship would have benefited us in ANY way. Obviously, she wouldn’t return, how hard is it to put two and two together? If they wanted to see if a PERSON would survive, make it into space, and come back, how would sending a DOG prove that?
If they were so ‘dedicated’ in their training of a dog to her death, if they REALLY wanted it to work so badly, why didn’t one of those “NOBLE” astronauts volunteer? Go down in history as a person who voluntarily sacrificed themselves for the sake of science? They were too worried about themselves, but hey! A dog can’t argue their case. It’s not hurting them any! Why not? They took a dog from off the street, gained her trust, and then sent her to her death. This is in NO WAY justifiable by any means, and anyone who says so is just as screwed up as these people were.
They spent sooo much money to build a roclket, train this dog, and send her up in space just to burn and die a lonely horrible death! Maybe if we used that money for something that would have actually benefit everyone, our country wouldn’t be in the financial crisis it is in now. I feel for this poor creature who trusted these people who just sent her to her death. Rest in peace, precious soul.
Hmmn. A couple of entries in here are in broken english. Could it be that some of the approval for this comes from people who were educated by a pro-soviet system? Anyway, we are totally against having put this poor pup in a rocket and blasting her to nowhere.
And we would also be against putting a death penalty prisoner through the same thing. But that is a debate I don’t want to get into.
I don’t mean to take anything away from bravehearted little Laika (who reminds me of our dear Dublin Rose) but really – how did this further science. And as in the above post – even the scientists regret it. Enough Said!
I agree … Anon really needs to get off Dogster. How insensitive to be on such a site just to bicker. We, Dogster individuals, are not scary but supportive. You, and those like you, scare me. Find a site where you are welcome as you obviously are not welcome here. But, of course, you will reply to this message because you are simply you … scary.
I need to stay out of here but I wanted to ask you all something. Do you know sweet Cosmo here on Dogster? He was a stray for 2 years and lived on whatever people fed him or what he could forage to stay alive. Now that’s 2 years on the streets and now he has a loving home and been there for quite awhile. So please don’t use excuses well they were a stray. Bless you all that have the knowledge to know what is right and what isn’t.
THIS was just not right.
I clicked on this originally because it said ‘join the debate’. I am allowed a differing opinion.
Hm. Stay off dogster. I think those who refuse to give their dog medical attention should most likely ’stay off dogster’. I mean, you all aren’t hypocrites, right? Because your veterinarians, doctors, medications and medical practices all benefited from animal research.
This isn’t really about Laika anymore. Perhaps we can all agree she is favorable remembered and we wish there was not an overpopulation of dogs to have strays in the first place. Most civil, I believe.
(last comment, I promise. I prefer posting in the forums for dog advice, as was the websites intent)
I harbor no ill will, though I’m sure this place will be a-blazing with some for me…still not sure why.
My pups send vaccinated kisses.
As I understand it,all the chimps that NASA sent into space were returned safely. Chimps Ham and Baker come to mind. Sputnik 2 which carried Laika was launched before manned spaceflight was possible,so sending a human at that time wasn`t an option. I just think that an effort should`ve been made to recover her.
Anon, you’re a troll. You’d know all about being a hypocrite wouldn’t you? You don’t even have the gumption to post under a name. And in case you missed the point, while debate is always welcome on this site, this site is a site FOR THE LOVE OF DOG. Clearly though, being a troll, you couldn’t care less about that point. And this will be my last response to you. Unlike you I CAN keep that promise.
As for Laika, it’s encouraging that as time passes, people (including those who sent her to her death) are acknowledging her terrible and unnecessary sacrifice and honouring her as she rightly deserves.
This question shouldn’t even be asked. There was nothing remotedly right in doing this to an innocent creature. Animals used and abused for the so-called “scientific purporses” are mere victims of the evil of our human species.
I’m appalled and disgusted.
Poor Laika, I feel her pain and that of the millions of animals who are brutalized by humans.
Absolutely NOT……..what did they prove but that they could KILL a dog in Space………cruelly. I’d like to think we’ve learned out lessons about using animals for Scientific research, but I know that is wishful thinking! We will NEVER know how many innocent lives are lost each day for supposed “scientific Knowledge”.
Shameful!!
wow, i just went down the list and read everything every one wrote. talk about online fighting. well since Laika’s life and death was before I was even born I think we can all just learn from what happened and make sure it never happens again. Is animal testing right, NO, But in some cases it is needed, but only when testing things that are to help animals not people. Should people be used to test things ment for people, Yes, and like some one before me said lets use those that are on death raw so there life and death will make up for the ones they took or hurt. I my self believe we need to stop the animal abouse and testing at the real begening at that is with the people that do not spay and neuter there pets and back yard breeders.
If everone fixed there pets and made sure there pets do not run loose then that would trickle down to the shelters having having no more unwanted pets being murdered every day and the testing labs would have no way to get more animals to test on cause there would be no more unwanted pets. I also think that all akc and ukc breeders should not be aloud to sell or place a puppy untill it is spayed or neutered, that would also help end the unwanted pets and back yard breeders. Along with getting rid of the puppy mills. I have worked at two shelters and have fostered many dogs and cats, and I really do think that ALMOST all animal suffering can be stopped if pets were just spayed and neutered cause only caring pet owners are willing to the asking amout breeders ask for and caring pet owner are the only ones that go to rescue groups to adopted. LIKE I SAID THAT IS JUST WHAT I THINK. things met for helping animals stay healthy and live happy lives should be tested on animals how else are they to know if it will work or not, and things ment to help or be used on people should be tested on people in jail just sitting in a cell waitning to die.
My husband and I are both really big on spaying and neutering. In the past 12 months my husband and I have fostered 36 dogs, fixed and got there shots out ouf our own pocket and found them new loving homes. We have have 5 rescued pets of our own, 3 dogs and 2 cats, and right now we also have 2 foster dogs and 1 foster cat, along with caring for our own two human children. Its not that hard people to spay and neuter your pet, and breeding your pet just cause you have a nice looking pet is wrong.
If you are looking for a low cost vet for spay or neuters look up http://www.spaycalifornia.org or(com) dont remember witch one it is right now, but you put in your county and/or city and it will give you a least of low cost vets.
LET US ALL LEARN FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS IN THE PAST AND MAKE WHAT IS TO COME BETTER.
Witney
sorry about some of the words missing when i was typing my cat kept trying to lay on the key board and i was playing tic tac toe with me son all at the same time. so after i posted i realized some words were either left out or typed twice, but I am sure you all understood what I ment.
Witney
Witney that was a WONDERFUL post. You’re so right on so many levels, about the spaying and neutering.
I think it is wrong to use animals in any experiments. There are people who get paid to participate in medical studies- use them! Don’t use an animal that can’t talk for itself!
I truly think that it is awful to use a poor Innocent dog for a scince project. I think dogs are our companions and sould not be experimented on. we should treat dogs like they are family and maybe even better then treated like family. i feel bad Laika, she should have died of old age not of a scince project.
I think it is awful that this poor dog was used like that for science, I’m not a big fan of the whole space program to begin with.
Using animals in experiments that can cause them harm, pain and death is never right in my opinion.
OK, guys…I think we kind of need to lay off of Anon a little bit. There are some labs that are ethical in their treatment of animals. I disagree with animal research that harms the animal-ever hear of the story of Botox, anyone?-but I’m sure there are places that treat animals as kindly as possible.
Poor little Laika…
I think it was a disgustingly cruel act to do that to that poor innocent little dog! BUNCH OF SICKOS!
Mahatma Gandhi said it all “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”
no, she shouldn’t have been killed, but I named my dog after this brave girl.
No, i dont think she should have been tested on ,or any other animal should be tested on .
I think that it was unfair for an innocent dog to die in such conditions just for the use of science. If they wanted to test outer space, why couldn’t the scientists just go into space themselves. I know they feel guilty becuase of what they did to that poor dog, but they should think twice about what they want to do.
Or they could have at least sent Yuri Gagarin as well as Laika so the he could press all the buttons that are needed, and to see if Laika could survive it, but either way, it is still cruel for Laika, who had no idea what was going on.
Someday I’m going to name one of my dogs Laika, in memory.