Lajka 3D 2013 follows Laika a stray dog caught in a city dump and sent into Earth orbit as a Soviet space pioneer. In orbit she meets other animals with similar fates as test subjects for space flight. The animals travel to a planet called Quem where they find peace and tranquility. Their coexistence is threatened when the first human arrives on the planet. The animals must decide whether to trust or resist the human who represents the species that sent them into dangerous experiments. This animated film honors the real Laika who died during her mission but presents an alternate story where she survives and finds a new home.