Dogs cared for Mowgli girl

A young girl was found naked and crawling on all fours after being raised by dogs. The three-year-old – who has been nicknamed Mowgli – even gnawed at bones and growled at strangers.

Known only as Madina – the youngster also clung to the animals for warmth after being neglected by her drunk mother Anna. Social workers said the pack of dogs – including Madina’s family pet – had become her “best friends”.

Cruel mother Anna, 23, even let Madina eat scraps off the floor with the animals while she ate at the table. Social workers found the girl in the town of Ufa, in central Russia, this month after worried neighbours alerted them.



Madina’s discovery has shocked Russians. A social worker said: "The child is angelic but she has been deprived of love and care, except from the dogs."

Anna ignored Madina – instead spending her days drinking with alcoholic pals while her daughter played with the animals. The poor toddler was even shunned by local children, said her rescuers. And she only knew two words – ‘yes’ and ‘no’.

Madina was seized by police and has now been taken into care. Medics say the girl is mentally and physically healthy despite her ordeal.