Piper, a Great Dane, survived for hours standing on her back legs until she was found.
Photographers say the sight of the aurora borealis in the UK will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
John Jessop, 26, murdered 47-year-old Clair Ablewhite shortly after their relationship ended.
John Jessop was given a life sentence for murdering mum-of-three Clair Ablewhite on Wednesday.
It may be linked to two later reports of a woman in distress in a nearby village, police say.
John Jessop had been due to stand trial accused of murdering Clair Ablewhite but changed his plea.
Clair Ablewhite's body was found at her home in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire.
The birds were killed when a ventilation system failed, Leicestershire County Council says.
