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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami mother files police reports and initiates legal action to recover family dog from pet sitter

Hanna Bustos, a Miami resident, has filed two police reports and hired an attorney to recover a family poodle, 'Lucy,' after a pet sitter refused to return the dog. The sitter, who operates a canine breeding business, has reportedly declined multiple requests to return the animal despite being informed of the family's personal circumstances.

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Why It Matters

This dispute highlights the legal complexities of temporary pet care arrangements and the potential for civil litigation when custody of a pet is contested.

Key Facts

  • Hanna Bustos has filed two formal reports with the Miami Police Department regarding the missing dog.
  • The family has retained legal counsel to pursue the return of the dog through civil processes.
  • The dog, a poodle named 'Lucy', has been in the possession of the pet sitter for seven months.
  • The pet sitter operates a canine breeding business and was initially hired for temporary pet boarding.
  • The pet sitter has explicitly refused to return the dog to the Busto family.
  • The Busto family has launched a public campaign titled 'Traer a Lucy' to assist in the recovery of the dog.

Who's Mentioned

personHanna Bustos“Mother of five and cancer patient seeking to recover family dog.”organizationDepartment of Police of Miami“Law enforcement agency where reports were filed.”personRoger Busto“Husband of Hanna Bustos involved in the recovery efforts.”locationMiami-Dade“County where the pet sitter resides.”locationMiami“City where the family resides.”