Laika, the first dog to orbit Earth, became a global symbol of courage and sacrifice. Her historic but tragic journey paved ...

Despite the small dog's unique status as one of the first animals in space, it offered little comfort as she rocketed away from earth, the solitary passenger aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.

Astronaut Suni Williams returned home last month after an unexpected extended stay in space lasted nine months. She was greeted at her home in Houston by her two dogs. She shared a video of ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...