Two Abandoned Baby Lions Adopted by Russian Pet Dog 'Spotlight'

8-Year-Old Sandra Sent to Zoo
Netizens Moved by Devoted Care

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A dog at a zoo in Russia is gaining attention for diligently caring for two baby lions abandoned by their mother lion.

The dog is a German Shepherd named 'Sandra,' an 8-year-old pet.

According to local media on the 25th, Sandra has recently been carefully taking care of two African baby lions abandoned by their mother at the 'White Lion Zoo' in Nadezhdinsk, Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Their appearance can be seen in a video posted on the zoo's own social network service.

In the video, Sandra is seen nursing the two newborn cubs and licking their fur.

Netizens continue to support Sandra's heartwarming care for the two lions as if they were her own children.

Netizens left comments such as "I hope to see the fully grown lions and the dog playing together someday," and "I want to watch over them closely," cheering for Sandra and the baby lions.

Sandra was a pet dog living in a household in Artom city near Nadezhdinsk.

It is said that this family arrangement became possible when Sandra's owner, upon hearing that the two cubs abandoned by the mother lion at the zoo were in danger, sent Sandra to the zoo to take on the role of 'mother.'

The owner's decision was also influenced by the fact that Sandra had previous experience giving birth.

The zoo expressed gratitude to the owner, saying that Sandra's help will be a great support for the growth of the baby lions.