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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami family seeks legal action to recover poodle from temporary pet sitter

A Miami mother undergoing cancer treatment is pursuing legal action after a temporary pet sitter refused to return the family's poodle, Lucy. The family has filed two police reports and hired an attorney to resolve the custody dispute.

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Why It Matters

The case highlights the legal complexities of temporary pet care arrangements and the potential for civil disputes when service providers refuse to return animals to their owners.

Key Facts

  • Hanna Bustos, a cancer patient, hired a temporary pet sitter for her family's poodle, Lucy.
  • The pet sitter has refused to return the dog to the family for seven months.
  • The family has filed two reports with the Miami Police Department.
  • The family has retained an attorney to pursue the matter through the civil court system.
  • The pet sitter operates a canine breeding business.
  • The pet sitter has declined to comment on the situation.

Who's Mentioned

personHanna Bustos“Mother of five and cancer patient seeking to recover her family's dog.”organizationDepartment of Police of Miami“Law enforcement agency where the family filed two reports.”personRoger Busto“Husband of Hanna Bustos involved in the legal effort to recover the dog.”locationMiami-Dade“County where the pet sitter resides.”locationMiami“City where the family resides and the dispute is occurring.”