French police receive puppy from Russia as tribute to police dog lost in raid

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The French are in mourning after last week's Paris terrorist attacks, but a four-legged gift from Russia is sure to warm their hearts.

During a French intelligence raid for the culprit behind last week's terror attacks, French police lost Diesel, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, that was part of their anti-terrorism unit.

According to Sputnik News, Diesel was sent in to scope the apartment where the suspect was believed to be hiding before police moved in. The dog died when a bomb was detonated during the raid.

On Friday, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs announced it sent French police a German Shepherd puppy named Dobrynya to show their solidarity with the French people and have the puppy become trained to replace Diesel in the French police anti-terrorism unit.

Elena Alekseeva, the spokeswoman for the ministry, posted a photo of the puppy with the announcement on Instagram.