The Story Behind the Movement
In Chelyabinsk, a sweet stray dog known as DODOBONYA had been living outside a branch of Dodo Pizza for over a year and a half. Local staff members quietly cared for her — offering food, warmth, and support during harsh winter days.
During a particularly brutal cold snap reaching –20 °C, a courier named Mikhail covered DODOBONYA with a blanket to help keep her warm. Shortly before this, a new manager had reportedly forbidden employees from helping the dog and threatened to fire anyone who disobeyed.
Despite the ban, Mikhail chose compassion and covered the dog again. Soon after, he was fired from his job — a decision that sparked widespread outrage online. Thousands of people reacted, condemning the firing and calling for accountability.
What began as a simple act of kindness turned into a movement of support. Today, DODOBONYA is safe and under protection, and the story continues to draw attention to compassion and community action. Updates and more details are shared in the official community.