A dog lost in Belarus was found in Poland. It seems he crossed the border himself on a frozen river
Sima went missing on February 11 in the area of Volchyn village — between Brest and Vysokaye.
Photo: Straz Miejska Biala Podlaska
Meanwhile, a dog matching the description was found on the Polish side of the border, in the Terespol area. The animal is currently in a shelter, and activists are deciding how to return it to its homeland and whether it's worth doing so, writes Most.
Reports about Sima's disappearance recently started appearing. Volunteers reported that she was wearing a khaki collar and asked anyone who found her to contact them.
The animal lived in Brest, but had no owner. The dog lived on the street, but residents of the area cared for and fed her. On January 19, Sima was attacked by other dogs. Volunteers then took her to a veterinary clinic, concerned residents raised money — and the animal was operated on.
After that, shortly before her disappearance, she was taken to a village where an owner had previously been found for Sima. But for some reason, the dog ran away and apparently got lost.
Most's interviewee suggested that she might have crossed the border river Bug, which is now frozen. Volunteers in thematic chats are discussing that the dog crossed the border in the area of Novasyolki village, where the river flows.
Meanwhile, on February 12, a post appeared on the Facebook page of the city guard of the Polish city of Biała Podlaska about a dog found that looked very similar to Sima. The dog was lying on the ground, "was clearly hypothermic and shivering from the cold." A witness reported the finding to the city guard, which has a unit responsible for homeless or injured animals.
Municipal guard employees transported the animal to Biała Podlaska, to the Azyl shelter. "The dog is currently under the care of staff and is waiting for its owner," the service wrote and attached a photo.
Several volunteers involved in Sima's fate recognized her in the found dog. The female volunteers have already visited the shelter and are now deciding how to transfer her to Belarus and whether it should be done, considering that the dog did not have an owner there.
Most's interviewee says that legally, Sima cannot simply be transferred to the Belarusian side — documents are required. It will take time to process them. Therefore, it's possible that an owner will be sought in Poland instead.
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